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$275+ Cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) to Chicago (CHI)

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — CHI
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/71:50 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/139:40 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/20$468
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2210:30 am
BCN
-
ORD
Nonstop9h 50m
Finnair
Mon 4/277:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
Nonstop8h 35m
Finnair
Deal found 1/19$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/119:55 am
BCN
-
ORD
2 stops17h 18m
United Airlines
Wed 2/184:10 pm
ORD
-
BCN
2 stops14h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/76:45 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop16h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 2/156:50 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop12h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$472
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:05 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop14h 45m
Finnair
Tue 10/137:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
Nonstop8h 35m
Finnair
Deal found 1/20$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/76:40 am
BCN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 10/136:00 am
ORD
-
BCN
2 stops19h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$474
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/173:45 pm
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 40m
Icelandair
Tue 5/57:25 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop12h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/20$476
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:50 am
BCN
-
ORD
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/1010:35 am
ORD
-
BCN
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$477
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2312:20 pm
BCN
-
ORD
Nonstop9h 50m
British Airways
Mon 10/266:10 pm
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop11h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$478
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/195:50 am
BCN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 3/43:55 pm
ORD
-
BCN
2 stops15h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/21$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1812:30 pm
BCN
-
ORD
2 stops14h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2511:40 am
ORD
-
BCN
1 stop14h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$480
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:50 am
BCN
-
ORD
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/42:00 pm
ORD
-
BCN
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$481

Find flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) to Chicago (CHI). 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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$469
(Finnair)

One-way from

$275
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$580

Good round-trip deal

$550 or less

Good one-way deal

$519 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago 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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Barcelona-El Prat

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/3

6:50 am-4:40 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

6:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$474

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 4/17

3:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$476

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/1

3:15 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

7:05 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$477

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 4/17

3:15 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

9:40 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

$477

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 4/23

6:40 am-2:55 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

8:40 am-9:20 am

2 stops17h 40m

$479

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/22

6:40 am-2:55 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

7:55 am-8:00 am

2 stops17h 05m

$482

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 2/2

10:40 am-9:27 pm

1 stop17h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

5:40 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$485

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 5/2

3:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

7:25 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$486

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 5/1

10:30 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

7:00 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop8h 35m

$488

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 4/23

10:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

10:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$499

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Compare providers for flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Barcelona-El Prat Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Barcelona-El Prat Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Barcelona-El Prat Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Barcelona-El Prat Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Barcelona-El Prat Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago (average of $302). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 often are flights from Barcelona to Chicago delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Barcelona and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 224 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday 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 Barcelona to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago trip
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Duncan Madden

Expert on BCN

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and Iberia from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,124 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,094 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,738 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,689 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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

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  • How long is the flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

    For as low as $476, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from Barcelona-El Prat Airport in 12h 40m. Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Chicago are separated by a distance of 4405 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($353), British Airways ($453), and Iberia ($479) offers the cheapest pricing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago. Users have found that Delta is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $303 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $348 and Aer Lingus from $379 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago is $373. On average you can expect to pay $691. The most popular route, (Barcelona-El Prat - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $446.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago (average of $302). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 5 airlines flying from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago. 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$353Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$453Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$479Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$513Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$789Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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