On this page, you can find and book flights from Chicago to Barcelona. The distance between these cities is 7,100 km, and flight frequency on this route reaches approximately 10 flights per week.
Flights are operated by UA, AA, and LH. Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the price chart and calendar to find the best deals. You can also find out how to get to the airport in Chicago and how to get from Barcelona airport to the city center.
The table shows direct flights Chicago → Barcelona on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 8 h 30 min. Regular flights are operated by American Airlines, United Airlines and Lufthansa. Departures from O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport and Midway International Airport airports, arrivals at Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Chicago — Barcelona by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 939 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 1,924 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Chicago → Barcelona, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,551 | low | May | AED 2,212 | medium | Sep | AED 2,212 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,551 | low | Jun | AED 2,543 | high | Oct | AED 1,993 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,770 | medium | Jul | AED 2,766 | high | Nov | AED 1,993 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,993 | medium | Aug | AED 2,543 | high | Dec | AED 2,100 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest period in Barcelona is July and August, with average temperatures reaching +28.8°C, while October is considered the rainiest month. January sees the lowest temperatures, with average daily highs reaching around +12.5°C.
The lowest airfares were recorded in August — AED 1,080 and July — AED 1,081. Currently, the most expensive month to fly from Chicago is December, when ticket prices start AED 1,924.
October, with flight costs AED 1,082, offers a good compromise between price and a comfortable temperature of +21.3°C. To save the most, avoid the Christmas holiday season in December due to peak prices.
Three major airlines operate on the route from Chicago to Barcelona: United Airlines, American Airlines, and Lufthansa. Direct flights are usually operated by American carriers, while European airlines offer flights with convenient connections. A detailed weekly schedule and routing options are available in the list below.
Flights Chicago — Barcelona depart from O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Midway International Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is about 7,100 km. A direct flight takes approximately 8 hours 30 minutes, while connecting flights can last from 11 to 15 hours.
Regular air service between Chicago and Barcelona is provided by United Airlines, American Airlines, and Lufthansa.
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, primarily operated by American carriers. In total, there are about 10 flights per week on this route.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand. You can check the current minimum for specific dates in the low price calendar on this page.
Most flights from the USA arrive at Barcelona-El Prat International Airport. We recommend checking in advance how to get from Barcelona airport to the city center.
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