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$374+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

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CHI — BCN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in November or January, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$664
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$374
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,144

Good round-trip deal

$557 or less

Good one-way deal

$472 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/53:45 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 35mAer Lingus
Wed 8/1311:05 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop21h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11$664
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/305:59 pmMDW - BCN
2 stops17h 01mDelta
Fri 11/76:00 amBCN - MDW
2 stops19h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/11$664
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:00 amORD - BCN
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/306:55 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$665
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/169:55 amORD - BCN
2 stops14h 55mAir Canada
Fri 10/2412:10 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops14h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$666
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/131:05 pmORD - BCN
2 stops37h 05mAustrian Airlines
Wed 9/38:40 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops28h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$668
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:10 pmORD - BCN
1 stop33h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 7/3010:40 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop23h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/12$669
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 11/213:35 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/307:45 amBCN - ORD
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$676
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:40 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 50mFinnair
Sun 9/1410:45 amBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mFinnair
Deal found 6/11$680
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 8/105:08 pmORD - BCN
2 stops15h 32mDelta
Tue 8/1911:05 amBCN - ORD
2 stops17h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/10$682
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/229:30 amMDW - BCN
2 stops16h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 9/249:30 amBCN - MDW
2 stops19h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11$685
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Wed 8/206:55 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 35mIberia
Mon 8/2510:45 amBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mIberia
Deal found 6/12$686
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1112:43 pmMDW - BCN
1 stop13h 37mKLM
Tue 9/211:35 amBCN - MDW
1 stop16h 51mKLM
Deal found 6/10$692

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 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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ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

3:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop11h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/13

11:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$664

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/24

9:31 am-7:15 am

2 stops14h 44m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-6:37 pm

2 stops19h 27m

$665

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

1:05 pm-9:10 am

2 stops37h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/3

8:40 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$668

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

6:10 pm-10:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 7/30

10:40 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$669

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

6:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 8/16

6:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$670

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

9:15 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 9/13

7:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$674

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

11:15 am-9:00 am

2 stops14h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 9/13

6:10 am-9:46 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$676

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

6:40 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop8h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 9/14

10:45 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$680

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

6:55 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop8h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 8/25

10:45 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$686

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

12:43 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 37m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/2

11:35 am-9:26 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$692

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

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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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 38 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 $1,062). 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 June 12, 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 24% 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. Friday 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 June 12, 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).

Rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat Airport ranges from 0.8 - 3.6 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Barcelona-El Prat Airport when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Barcelona, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Aer Lingus ($664), Delta ($665), and Austrian Airlines ($668) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Aer Lingus is 8% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $384. However, be on the lookout for offers from Icelandair and Air Serbia, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for a low price.

  • 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 (80%), Alaska Airlines (80%), Finnair (80%).

  • 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 $2,004, 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 $375 for that flight.

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

    Of the flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that have layovers, most of them stop in Lisbon. London follows Lisbon in terms of the most common layover location on Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. Copenhagen comes next as the third most popular layover location for Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.

  • 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 $21 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $44 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Copenhagen?

    Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Kongens Nytorv are currently the most popular points of interest in Copenhagen. Those on a layover in Copenhagen interested in visiting Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, or Kongens Nytorv can do so by traveling 5.3 mi, 5.2 mi, and 5.1 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Those looking to explore during their layover in Copenhagen can rent a car from Kastrup Copenhagen for about $48 per day.

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

    Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main the least frequently. Reykjavik sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • 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 $1,062). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$226Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$342Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$349Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$401Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$424Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$477Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$478Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Aer LingusCheapest$480Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$485Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$495Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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