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$296+ 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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BCN
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Barcelona are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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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 July 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/126:00 pm
ORD
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BCN
1 stop24h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 8/2110:40 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/20$570
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 10/186:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop15h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 11/16:45 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop15h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/19$573
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 10/16:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop33h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 10/910:40 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/21$575
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/207:50 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop14h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 8/2910:40 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/20$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 9/266:05 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop12h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 10/610:40 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/20$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 9/266:05 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 10/76:00 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop17h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/20$581
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/126:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop13h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 8/1910:40 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop21h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/19$583
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 9/246:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop13h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 10/76:00 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop17h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/20$585
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 9/256:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/16:00 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop13h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/20$587
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:50 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop22h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 9/36:00 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop13h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/21$588
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/196:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop24h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 8/263:00 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop28h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/22$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 11/101:05 pm
MDW
-
BCN
1 stop12h 35m
Delta
Fri 12/1110:50 am
BCN
-
MDW
1 stop18h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$748

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 July 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$561
(oojo)

One-way from

$296
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,090
From Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona
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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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Barcelona that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

8:10 pm-10:45 am

1 stop31h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 9/14

2:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop26h 05m

$709
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

9:40 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/7

3:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$738

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

9:40 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 10/20

1:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$741

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/2

7:15 pm-9:45 am

2 stops31h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 10/11

9:45 am-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$752

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

8:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/29

7:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop33h 00m

$775

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

2:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 10/3

6:30 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$782

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

10:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop15h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/29

1:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$788

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

2:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/29

8:00 am-8:12 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$790

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/14

5:10 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/29

9:20 am-6:19 pm

2 stops15h 59m

$802

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/7

6:42 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops14h 43m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/22

10:55 am-10:44 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$806

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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

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 $483). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,278). 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 July 23, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Barcelona

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Barcelona. 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 23, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to S37 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

How often are flights from Chicago to Barcelona delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Chicago and Barcelona have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 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?

Saturday 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 23% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 73 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.

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 July 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,TAP AIR PORTUGAL, andAmerican Airlines 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
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.2
Good
2,342 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,831 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,258 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,159 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

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. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $738. 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, Virgin Atlantic ($308), Icelandair ($355), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($367) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Barcelona. These flights start at 59% 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 British Airways, 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 O'Hare Intl - Reus when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Barcelona.

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

    Consider American Airlines (64%), Alaska Airlines (64%) or Finnair (64%) 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 $2,041 for a flight from Chicago to Barcelona. The cheapest flight overall is $372 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat) is currently priced at $520.

  • 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.

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

    Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, and Commerce Square 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 Commerce Square can be visited by traveling about 4.5 mi, 3.6 mi, and 4.7 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 $22.

  • 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.

  • 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 $483). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,278). 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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Alternative routes for Chicago to Barcelona

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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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$308Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
IcelandairCheapest$355Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$367Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$440Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$451Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$456Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$473Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$477Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$479Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FinnairCheapest$480Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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