Barcelona

$418+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BCN
Μαϊ 10 — Μαϊ 171
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Barcelona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Barcelona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Απρίλιος 10, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Δευ 4/2711:25 am
ORD
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BCN
1 stop16h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Τετ 5/67:40 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6$522
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Κυρ 4/268:10 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Τετ 5/67:40 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6$525
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Πεμ 4/168:10 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Πεμ 4/237:40 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5$531
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Παρ 11/278:10 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop17h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Παρ 12/116:45 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop15h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/6$534
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Τετ 4/1511:25 am
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop23h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Πεμ 4/2312:10 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop28h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5$535
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Τετ 4/1511:25 am
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop23h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Τετ 4/2212:10 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop28h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5$544
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Τρι 11/107:20 pm
ORD
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BCN
1 stop33h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Τρι 11/1712:25 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop35h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/6$548
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Τρι 11/107:20 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop33h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Πεμ 11/1912:25 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop35h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/8$549
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Πεμ 10/811:25 am
ORD
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BCN
1 stop28h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Τρι 10/2012:10 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop28h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6$551
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Τρι 10/138:10 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Τετ 10/217:40 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5$552
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Σαβ 10/246:05 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop23h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Κυρ 11/16:45 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop15h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/7$554
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Παρ 11/68:10 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop17h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Τρι 11/249:10 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/7$558

Find flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona (S37). 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 Απρίλιος 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$522
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$418
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$697
From Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($268 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Barcelona 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 Απρίλιος 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Barcelona that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Δευ 8/10

1:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Τρι 8/18

7:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$739

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Κυρ 5/3

7:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Πεμ 5/14

11:10 am-10:35 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$749

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Τρι 4/21

11:08 am-9:00 am

2 stops14h 52m

Barcelona-El Prat

Τετ 4/29

9:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$763

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Τετ 4/22

10:15 am-9:00 am

2 stops15h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Τρι 4/28

9:20 am-9:29 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$773
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Πεμ 8/13

7:00 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop8h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Τετ 8/19

10:30 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$779

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Παρ 5/1

12:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Τρι 5/12

3:15 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

$784

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Τρι 5/5

5:21 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops15h 14m

Barcelona-El Prat

Πεμ 5/14

11:00 am-9:09 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$798

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Τετ 5/6

11:08 am-12:30 pm

2 stops18h 22m

Barcelona-El Prat

Τετ 5/20

9:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$798

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Κυρ 5/10

7:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop18h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Σαβ 5/30

6:20 am-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$800

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Κυρ 5/10

6:36 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops14h 49m

Barcelona-El Prat

Παρ 5/22

6:20 am-5:56 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$807

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Barcelona. 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona (average of $363). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $835). 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. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated Απρίλιος 10, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to Barcelona, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Barcelona?

How often are flights from Chicago to Barcelona delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Chicago and Barcelona have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Barcelona flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Barcelona flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona. 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. Reviews last updated Απρίλιος 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,American Airlines, andTAP AIR PORTUGAL from Chicago to Barcelona by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Barcelona. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Barcelona?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Barcelona can take about 8h 35m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $779. The distance from Chicago to Barcelona is about 4405 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Icelandair ($356), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($367), and Air France ($401) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Barcelona. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $183. However, be on the lookout for offers from Icelandair and Scandinavian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Barcelona for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Barcelona?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Barcelona?

    Consider American Airlines (100%), Alaska Airlines (100%) or Finnair (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Barcelona.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Barcelona?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,265 for a flight from Chicago to Barcelona. The cheapest flight overall is $398 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat) is currently priced at $514.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Barcelona?

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

    Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, and Londres are the most popular attractions in Lisbon if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, and Londres can be visited by traveling about 4.5 mi, 3.6 mi, and 2.3 mi respectively from Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Those on a layover in Lisbon in need of a rental car can book one at Lisbon Humberto Delgado for about $20.

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

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 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 $45 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Barcelona flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona (average of $363). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $835). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Barcelona. 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 Απρίλιος 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$356Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$367Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$401Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$440Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$451Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$456Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$464Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$473Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$476Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$477Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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