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$227+ 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BCN
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Barcelona are usually found in January or February, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 January 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$391
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$227
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$491
From Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona
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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 January 7, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/46:30 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 45mIcelandair
Fri 2/1311:50 amBCN - ORD
1 stop12h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 1/4$391
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/47:10 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 2/116:45 amBCN - ORD
1 stop15h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/5$392
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:10 pmORD - BCN
1 stop16h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 2/247:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/6$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:25 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 20mIcelandair
Wed 5/63:45 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop12h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 1/6$397
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/238:15 pmORD - BCN
1 stop20h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 2/66:45 amBCN - ORD
1 stop15h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/5$399
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:25 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 20mIcelandair
Sat 5/23:45 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop33h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 1/6$400
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/67:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 2/107:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/6$404
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/193:35 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 00mAir Canada
Tue 2/31:35 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$405
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:25 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 20mIcelandair
Fri 5/153:45 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop12h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 1/6$406
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 2/267:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$408
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:00 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 35mFinnair
Thu 4/2310:30 amBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 50mFinnair
Deal found 1/5$410
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Wed 2/47:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 2/117:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4$411

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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 January 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Barcelona that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Barcelona

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

1:57 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 03m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/10

10:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$426

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

7:10 am-7:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/1

11:35 am-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$435

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

3:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/1

7:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$439

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

6:00 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/1

7:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$439

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

7:01 am-8:00 am

1 stop17h 59m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/24

10:55 am-8:44 pm

2 stops16h 49m

$440

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

9:32 am-8:40 am

2 stops16h 08m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 1/30

10:55 am-10:22 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$440

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/24

10:15 am-10:33 pm

2 stops19h 18m

$440

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

10:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 3/23

9:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$445

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

9:40 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 4/30

3:15 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

$450

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

8:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop29h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/31

10:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$453

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona

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Cheapflights Insights

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 January 2, 2026.

Booking 29 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 $366). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $887). 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.

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 175 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 18% 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 January 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and TAP 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,094 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,109 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,076 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,657 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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 11h 03m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $426. 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 ($372), and Scandinavian Airlines ($375) 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 $186. 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?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat, Chicago Midway - Barcelona-El Prat or Chicago Midway - Girona Costa Brava when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Barcelona.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Barcelona?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,893 for a flight from Chicago to Barcelona. The cheapest flight overall is $439 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat) is currently priced at $358.

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

    Of the flights from Chicago to Barcelona that have layovers, most of them stop in Lisbon. London sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights 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 $18.

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

    Of the flights from Chicago to Barcelona that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in London. London is followed by Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Chicago to Barcelona.

  • 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 $366). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $887). 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$356Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$372Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$401Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$439Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$477Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Aer LingusCheapest$478Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$478Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$480Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$481Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$493Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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