Chicago to Frankfurt flights.
Live cached fares on Chicago (ORD) → Frankfurt (FRA), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~8.5h non-stop
- AirlinesLufthansa, United
- Cheapest monthsJanuary, February, November
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Loading prices…Chicago → Frankfurt · 13 fares
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Air Canada · AC 8550OutboundORD → FRAThu, Jun 11 · 7:00 PM· 10h 41m· 2 stops
Air Canada · AC 8548OutboundORD → FRASun, Jun 21 · 12:25 PM· 9h 26m· 1 stop
Turkish Airlines · TK 186OutboundORD → FRAThu, Sep 17 · 4:25 PM· 13h 30m· 1 stopReturnFRA ← ORDThu, Sep 24 · 5:00 PM· 14h 10m· 1 stop
JetBlue · B6 4342OutboundORD → FRATue, May 5 · 1:31 PM· 10h 3m· 1 stopReturnFRA ← ORDTue, May 19 · 10:30 AM· 11h 21m· 1 stop
JetBlue · B6 1306OutboundORD → FRAMon, May 4 · 1:31 PM· 10h 3m· 1 stopReturnFRA ← ORDTue, May 19 · 10:30 AM· 11h 21m· 1 stop
Spirit · NK 932OutboundORD → FRATue, Apr 28 · 7:09 PM· 12h 6m· 2 stopsReturnFRA ← ORDTue, May 12 · 9:55 AM· 14h 35m· 3 stops
Spirit · NK 107OutboundORD → FRAFri, May 1 · 5:47 PM· 11h 37m· 2 stopsReturnFRA ← ORDFri, May 15 · 9:15 PM· 13h 25m· 2 stops
JetBlue · B6 1306OutboundORD → FRAThu, Apr 30 · 1:31 PM· 10h 3m· 1 stopReturnFRA ← ORDThu, May 14 · 10:30 AM· 11h 21m· 1 stop
Spirit · NK 350OutboundORD → FRATue, May 5 · 6:49 PM· 12h 6m· 2 stopsReturnFRA ← ORDWed, May 20 · 9:10 PM· 14h 30m· 3 stops
LOT Polish Airlines · LO 4OutboundORD → FRASun, Aug 16 · 2:50 AM· 11h 5m· 1 stopReturnFRA ← ORDTue, Aug 25 · 8:35 AM· 12h· 1 stop
SAS · SK 944OutboundORD → FRAThu, Apr 30 · 12:15 AM· 10h 5m· 1 stopReturnFRA ← ORDWed, May 13 · 8:10 AM· 10h 40m· 1 stop
Spirit · NK 350OutboundORD → FRAWed, May 6 · 6:49 PM· 9h 56m· 1 stopReturnFRA ← ORDSun, May 31 · 6:40 AM· 17h· 3 stops
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About Chicago → Frankfurt
Star Alliance hub-to-hub. FRA onward connections are dense for the rest of Europe + Africa / Middle East.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 8.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include Lufthansa, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
Month-by-month price guide: Chicago to Frankfurt
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on ORD → FRA for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AprShoulderfrom $921
- MayShoulderfrom $837
- JunNo data
- JulPeakfrom $1060
- AugPeakfrom $997
- SepLowfrom $683
- OctNo data
- NovNo data
- DecNo data
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarNo data
Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.
Questions, answered
How long is the flight from Chicago to Frankfurt?
Non-stop flights on ORD → FRA are typically around 8.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Frankfurt?
The main carriers on this route are Lufthansa, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Chicago to Frankfurt?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
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Other ways to reach Frankfurt
If your plans are flexible on the origin, these alternate departure airports also serve Frankfurt on the routes we track.
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