Barcelona-El Prat

$206+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

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CHI — BCN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in November or January, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$482
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$206
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$662

Good round-trip deal

$544 or less

Good one-way deal

$432 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($313 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/181:36 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/263:05 pmBCN - ORD
Nonstop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:10 pmORD - BCN
1 stop28h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/11:45 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$483
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/810:25 amORD - BCN
2 stops15h 15mDelta
Fri 10/176:20 amBCN - ORD
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/15$484
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:20 amORD - BCN
2 stops19h 15mAir Canada
Fri 11/281:35 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops27h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$485
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:40 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/76:45 amBCN - ORD
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:45 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/166:50 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1210:35 pmORD - BCN
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2210:45 amBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$488
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:40 amORD - BCN
2 stops15h 10mAir Canada
Thu 10/2312:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$489
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2210:40 amORD - BCN
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/277:30 amBCN - ORD
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2010:35 amMDW - BCN
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Tue 11/46:00 amBCN - MDW
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/15$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:55 amORD - BCN
2 stops17h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/266:50 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$491
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/165:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 10/2310:45 amBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$492

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Barcelona-El Prat

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ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

10:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 1/31

12:30 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$484

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

10:40 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 11/7

6:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$486

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/20

12:48 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 32m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$491

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

5:31 pm-9:00 am

1 stop33h 29m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 11/10

1:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$491

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

5:32 am-8:40 am

1 stop20h 08m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-4:36 pm

2 stops17h 36m

$491

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/12

6:23 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops15h 02m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/22

6:20 am-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$494

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

3:35 pm-9:35 am

1 stop11h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 11/26

3:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$509

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

10:40 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop8h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 1/31

1:35 pm-11:06 am

1 stop28h 31m

$523

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/14

1:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop12h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 11/20

10:55 am-11:32 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$524

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/13

9:32 am-8:40 am

2 stops16h 08m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 11/19

10:15 am-11:32 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$528

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport trip
Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure, consider the United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 1 for international travelers, offering comfort before your long flight to BCN.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
BCN

The Aerobus offers a reliable and spacious ride from BCN to the city center, with WiFi and USB charging points on board.

Read more about BCNby Duncan Madden
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on BCN

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,059). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BCN are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $391.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona-El Prat

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona-El Prat. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Barcelona-El Prat. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in 8h 30m. Fly via British Airways, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 4405 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Icelandair ($349), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($351), and Air France ($401) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Icelandair is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport on time: American Airlines (75%), Alaska Airlines (75%), Finnair (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is generally $2,973, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $411. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $351 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Lisbon?

    If you're on a layover in Lisbon and looking for things to do, consider visiting Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, or Londres. Travelers on a layover in Lisbon can visit Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, and Londres, by traveling 4.5 mi, 3.6 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively after landing at Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Travelers in need of a car in Lisbon can rent one for about $20 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,059). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$349Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$351Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$401Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$406Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$477Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Aer LingusCheapest$479Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$479Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$485Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$485Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$489Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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