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$265+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

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CHI — BCN
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Wed 7/16
Wed 7/23
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 Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$520
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$265
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,008

Good round-trip deal

$594 or less

Good one-way deal

$461 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 July 11, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/173:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 50mITA Airways
Mon 9/226:20 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 7/10$520
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 8/49:55 amORD - BCN
2 stops14h 55mAir Canada
Wed 8/201:15 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 7/10$521
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/119:35 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1911:15 amBCN - ORD
2 stops27h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/10$522
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Tue 8/1212:43 pmMDW - BCN
1 stop13h 37mKLM
Wed 8/2011:35 amBCN - MDW
1 stop13h 12mKLM
Deal found 7/10$522
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:10 amORD - BCN
2 stops25h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/162:45 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops33h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/10$525
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop13h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/239:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/10$526
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Tue 8/129:31 amMDW - BCN
2 stops16h 49mDelta
Wed 8/2011:35 amBCN - MDW
1 stop17h 09mDelta
Deal found 7/10$526
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1811:45 amORD - BCN
2 stops19h 15mIberia
Tue 9/22:00 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop15h 49mIberia
Deal found 7/10$528
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/227:25 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 20mIcelandair
Fri 8/223:45 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop12h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 7/10$530
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2712:00 pmORD - BCN
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/86:50 amBCN - ORD
2 stops15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$535
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Tue 8/197:05 amORD - BCN
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Sat 9/69:30 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 58mDelta
Deal found 7/10$542
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:45 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 10/199:20 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop21h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/9$559

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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 July 11, 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

Wed 9/17

3:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop12h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 9/22

6:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$520

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

9:55 am-7:50 am

2 stops14h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/20

1:15 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$521

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/11

9:35 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop8h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/19

11:15 am-8:02 am

2 stops27h 47m

$522

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

12:43 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 37m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/20

11:35 am-9:44 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$522

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

6:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$526

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

11:45 am-2:00 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/2

2:00 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$528

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

7:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 8/22

3:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$530

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop16h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/23

11:05 am-9:23 pm

2 stops17h 18m

$533

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

12:00 pm-7:50 am

2 stops12h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/8

6:50 am-3:04 pm

2 stops15h 14m

$535

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/15

12:43 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 32m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 9/5

11:35 am-9:26 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$542

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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 June 27, 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 $1,057). 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 July 11, 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 23% 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 July 11, 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).

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 July 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, such as Delta, KLM, and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,372 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,467 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
653 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    According to our current data, ITA Airways ($520), Air Canada ($521), and United Airlines ($522) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. ITA Airways is 27% 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 $268. However, be on the lookout for offers from Icelandair and KLM, 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 (73%), Alaska Airlines (73%), Finnair (73%).

  • 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 $1,955, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $402. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $326 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 $23 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 $43 per day.

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

    Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, and Rådhuspladsen are currently the most popular points of interest in Copenhagen. Those on a layover in Copenhagen interested in visiting Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, or Rådhuspladsen can do so by traveling 5.3 mi, 5.1 mi, and 5.2 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Those looking to explore during their layover in Copenhagen can rent a car from Kastrup Copenhagen for about $52 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. Copenhagen 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 $1,057). 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 July 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$341Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$349Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$401Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$424Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$476Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$477Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$478Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Aer LingusCheapest$481Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$484Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$496Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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