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Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main

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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.R 5,519 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,519, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,525 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,525, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,879 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,879, select.
Frankfurt.R 5,954 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,954, select.
Frankfurt.R 6,229 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,229, select.
Frankfurt.R 6,229 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,229, select.
Frankfurt.R 7,025 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,025, select.
Frankfurt.R 7,444 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,444, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from R 7,634
May
from R 7,025
Jun
from R 7,444
Jul
from R 5,519
Aug
from R 5,525
Sep
from R 5,954
Oct
from R 5,879
Nov
from R 60,630
Dec
from R 8,295
Jan
from R 6,229
Feb
from R 7,913
Mar
from R 6,229

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main

Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Frankfurt am Main.

Chicago to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,519
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time8 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week101

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main is R 8,531. 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 27 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main.
Air Canada, Lufthansa and United fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main.
As of April 2025, there are 101 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Frankfurt am Main is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 27 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 am Main 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.
Currently, Condor and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt am Main.

Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 8 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Chicago.

  • Every week, there are 39 O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, take the 15:05 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:35 with Lufthansa.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your ORD to FRA flight.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Lufthansa offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Lufthansa.

  • Among carriers operating ORD to FRA flights, United Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and FRA:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • At the moment, R 5,520 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,531. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to FRA.

  • September is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ORD to FRA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

  • Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.

  • Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to go to Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to FRA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Germany

  • Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

  • Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Frankfurt

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