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$231+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona

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CHI — BCN
août 23 — août 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Barcelona are usually found in November or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday 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 août 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$481
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$231
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$639
From Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($315 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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 août 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 10/128:40 pmORD - BCN
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
mer. 10/2210:45 amBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
mar. 9/3010:40 amORD - BCN
2 stops14h 10mUnited Airlines
jeu. 10/93:15 pmBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$482
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
mer. 11/197:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
ven. 11/287:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
sam. 9/279:12 pmORD - BCN
1 stop29h 08mUnited Airlines
jeu. 10/93:15 pmBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$484
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
lun. 9/2210:40 amORD - BCN
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/712:10 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$485
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
mar. 11/43:35 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 11/1312:45 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$486
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
mer. 10/83:45 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 35mAer Lingus
ven. 10/1711:00 amBCN - ORD
1 stop15h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 8/18$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
lun. 9/228:55 amORD - BCN
2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines
mer. 10/11:15 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops49h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$488
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 10/1210:50 amORD - BCN
2 stops14h 00mAir Canada
mer. 10/226:50 amBCN - ORD
2 stops15h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 8/17$493
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/110:40 amORD - BCN
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/138:00 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$494
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
dim. 10/512:43 pmMDW - BCN
1 stop13h 37mKLM
jeu. 10/1611:35 amBCN - MDW
1 stop17h 39mKLM
Deal found 8/18$593
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
lun. 9/2910:35 amMDW - BCN
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Atlantic
mer. 10/159:30 amBCN - MDW
2 stops19h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/18$597

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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 août 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Barcelona that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 10/22

11:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops13h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

mer. 10/29

3:05 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$482

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 10/15

4:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

mer. 10/22

10:45 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$482

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/29

8:50 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

jeu. 10/9

3:15 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$482

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 9/24

7:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

mer. 10/1

3:15 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$482

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/23

8:45 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

mer. 10/1

3:15 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$482

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/18

12:00 pm-9:35 am

2 stops14h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

jeu. 11/27

3:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$482

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/30

9:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops15h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

mer. 10/8

3:15 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$482

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/14

8:40 am-7:50 am

1 stop16h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

mer. 10/22

1:15 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops36h 39m

$484

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/2

2:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop11h 30m

Barcelona-El Prat

mer. 12/24

10:30 am-11:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$484

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 9/27

9:12 pm-9:20 am

1 stop29h 08m

Barcelona-El Prat

mer. 10/8

3:15 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$484

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 55 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 $1,057). 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. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated août 18, 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 23% 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 août 18, 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).

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

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 août 18, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 32m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $593. 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, TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($341), Icelandair ($348), and Air France ($401) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Barcelona. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Consider American Airlines (77%), Alaska Airlines (77%) or Finnair (77%) 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 $2,783 for a flight from Chicago to Barcelona. The cheapest flight overall is $402 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat) is currently priced at $355.

  • 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 $32.

  • 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 $48 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, 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 $1,057). 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

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 août 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$341Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$348Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$401Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$406Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$477Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$477Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$478Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Aer LingusCheapest$478Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$484Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$488Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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