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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Frankfurt flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Chicago to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found648 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week99

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Frankfurt: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Frankfurt Hahn.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Frankfurt is 648 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Frankfurt.
Lufthansa, Air Canada and United fly direct from Chicago to Frankfurt.
As of April 2024, there are 100 flights per week flying from Chicago to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt is usually October.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main – which is 11.8 km away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from 648 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. July is typically the warmest month in Frankfurt, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in April. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -3°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Frankfurt is TAP Air Portugal. And the cheapest airline that flies to Mannheim Airport is Lufthansa.

How to find cheap flights to Frankfurt (FRA) from Chicago (CHI)in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Chicago to Frankfurt? Return tickets start from 648 € and one-way flights to Frankfurt from Chicago start from 257 €


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Chicago to Frankfurt. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Frankfurt from Chicago from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Frankfurt start from 257 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Chicago-Frankfurt flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CHI-FRA ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Frankfurt from Chicago.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Chicago and Frankfurt? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Lufthansa
    Air Canada
    United
    Thai Airways
    Air Antilles
    Qatar Airways
    Etihad Airways
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Chicago and Frankfurt. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Frankfurt, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Chicago to Frankfurt flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt is October.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Chicago and Frankfurt whenever you want.

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