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$362+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — CHI
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Wed 6/18
Wed 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$596
(Delta)

One-way from

$362
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$683

Good round-trip deal

$770 or less

Good one-way deal

$618 or less
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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 June 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 6/236:20 amBCN - MDW
2 stops19h 21mDelta
Mon 7/712:43 pmMDW - BCN
1 stop13h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/12$596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Tue 8/196:00 amBCN - ORD
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/268:00 amORD - BCN
2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$596
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/269:40 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Fri 7/112:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop26h 15mSWISS
Deal found 6/13$599
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 6/219:20 amBCN - ORD
2 stops17h 51mDelta
Mon 7/77:00 amORD - BCN
1 stop16h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/11$611
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 6/212:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop14h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 7/77:00 amORD - BCN
1 stop21h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11$612
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/612:10 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops30h 46mAir Canada
Tue 8/128:40 amORD - BCN
1 stop16h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$615
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/173:15 pmBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/318:40 amORD - BCN
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$618
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 6/273:15 pmBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mLufthansa
Sun 8/39:35 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$624
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/297:55 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop25h 20mIberia
Sat 7/127:00 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 30mIberia
Deal found 6/11$633
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1410:40 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 7/46:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop20h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/13$634
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2611:35 amBCN - MDW
1 stop13h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 7/1110:30 amMDW - BCN
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/12$643
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Mon 6/239:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 7/79:15 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$644

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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 June 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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BarcelonaChicago

BCN - MDW

BCNMDW

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 6/23

6:20 am-6:41 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/7

12:43 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 37m

$596

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

8:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 50m

$596

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 6/26

9:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

2:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$599

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 6/26

3:15 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

9:35 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop8h 40m

$609

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 7/1

2:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

3:35 pm-7:50 am

1 stop33h 15m

$612

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/6

12:10 pm-11:56 am

2 stops30h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

8:40 am-7:50 am

1 stop16h 10m

$615

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 8/7

9:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

10:35 am-9:00 am

2 stops15h 25m

$616

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 6/29

7:55 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/12

7:00 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop8h 30m

$633

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - MDW

BCNMDW

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 6/26

11:35 am-6:02 pm

1 stop13h 27m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/11

10:30 am-7:15 am

1 stop13h 45m

$643

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 6/23

9:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

9:15 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$644

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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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BCN

Arrive three hours early for Non-Schengen flights at BCN, especially during peak season, to avoid long queues.

Read more about BCNby Duncan Madden
ORD

At ORD, prepare for long immigration lines in Terminal 5 after international flights. No moving walkways are available.

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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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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 June 9, 2025.

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 34 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 BCN to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 50% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago. 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 June 13, 2025.

The most flights from BCN to CHI 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 Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and LOT from Barcelona to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,360 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,079 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago. 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($596), United Airlines ($597), and Iberia ($603) offers the cheapest pricing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago.

  • 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 $363 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Icelandair from $410 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $420 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago are American Airlines (89%), Alaska Airlines (89%) and Finnair (89%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago is $478. On average you can expect to pay $1,424. The most popular route, (Barcelona-El Prat - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $374.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 7 airlines flying from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

Discover the top 7 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 June 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$353Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$372Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$391Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$438Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$441Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$480Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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