HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Barcelona

$433+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BCN
May 3 — May 101
Sat 5/3
Sat 5/10
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Chicago to Barcelona with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Barcelona are usually found in November or January, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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 April 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$586
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$433
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$681
From Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona
Search Deals
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price ($334 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona

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 April 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 8/148:50 pmORD - BCN
1 stop21h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 8/248:15 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop27h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/28$576
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 8/122:30 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 35mIberia
Wed 8/202:00 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 17mIberia
Deal found 4/27$577
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 9/47:15 pmORD - BCN
1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/137:00 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/27$578
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 10/17:10 amORD - BCN
2 stops17h 40mAir Canada
Mon 10/1312:10 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops14h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 12/112:24 pmORD - BCN
1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2411:45 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$581
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:40 pmORD - BCN
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Wed 9/249:05 amBCN - ORD
2 stops17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 4/27$582
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/103:35 pmORD - BCN
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/208:00 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$583
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 9/191:05 pmMDW - BCN
2 stops15h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 9/249:30 amBCN - MDW
2 stops19h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/28$586
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/168:30 amORD - BCN
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Tue 9/3011:05 amBCN - ORD
2 stops19h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/27$587
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:45 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 45mFinnair
Wed 10/229:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop24h 05mFinnair
Deal found 4/27$588
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/143:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 50mITA Airways
Fri 9/196:20 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 4/28$589
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 10/32:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Mon 10/67:40 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/27$592

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Barcelona that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Barcelona

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/19

1:05 pm-11:55 am

2 stops15h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/24

9:30 am-9:44 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$586

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

9:40 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 5/22

3:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$586

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/19

6:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/6

10:40 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$591

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

10:40 am-7:50 am

1 stop14h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/19

12:10 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$592

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/10

12:38 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 42m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/20

11:35 am-9:47 pm

1 stop17h 12m

$601

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

8:40 am-7:50 am

1 stop16h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 5/19

2:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$603

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/13

1:05 pm-11:55 am

2 stops15h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 8/22

11:35 am-9:47 pm

1 stop17h 12m

$606

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

10:31 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 19m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/21

6:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$616

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

9:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/23

3:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$627

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

8:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/23

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$648

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/27

Showing 1-10 of 44 results
1
2
3
...
5

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 28 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,064). 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 April 28, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Barcelona, 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 27% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Barcelona?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Barcelona. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Barcelona 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

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 April 28, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to S37 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 by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona 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 when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Barcelona by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona, 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

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 April 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Barcelona, such as Delta, KLM and Finnair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,444 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic ($586), United Airlines ($586), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($591) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Barcelona. These flights start at 21% 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 Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $439. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Air Canada, 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 - Girona Costa Brava when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Barcelona.

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

    Consider American Airlines (81%), Alaska Airlines (81%) or Finnair (81%) 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 $2,068 for a flight from Chicago to Barcelona. The cheapest flight overall is $464 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat) is currently priced at $381.

  • 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. Frankfurt am Main follows London in terms of the most frequent layover location on Chicago to Barcelona flights.

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

    Chiado, Praça do Marquês de Pombal, and Centro Cultural de Belém 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 Centro Cultural de Belém can be visited by traveling about 4.5 mi, 3.6 mi, and 6.8 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.

  • 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, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $53 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • 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 Copenhagen. Copenhagen is followed by Reykjavik 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,064). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 April 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$226Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$342Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$349Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$424Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$477Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$478Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Aer LingusCheapest$478Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$493Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$508Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$516Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.