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$455+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BCN — CHI
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

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Round-trip from

$511
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$455
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$725

Good round-trip deal

$646 or less

Good one-way deal

$740 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 August 18, 2025.

This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/47:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$505
This lastminute.com 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:20 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 50mITA Airways
Mon 9/223:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 8/18$507
This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/91:05 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops34h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/217:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop16h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$512
This Flighttix 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:45 amBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 10/299:45 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/17$513
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:20 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 50mITA Airways
Sat 9/203:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop25h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 8/17$514
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:40 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 10/298:10 pmORD - BCN
1 stop21h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/17$518
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/284:50 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop27h 20mITA Airways
Sun 8/313:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop25h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 8/17$519
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/810:45 amBCN - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 9/2210:35 pmORD - BCN
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$520
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 10/96:20 amBCN - MDW
2 stops19h 05mDelta
Mon 10/136:23 pmMDW - BCN
2 stops15h 47mDelta
Deal found 8/16$614
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:35 amBCN - MDW
1 stop16h 51mDelta
Mon 9/226:15 pmMDW - BCN
2 stops13h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/18$617
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/59:20 amBCN - MDW
2 stops16h 17mDelta
Mon 9/2212:43 pmMDW - BCN
1 stop13h 37mDelta
Deal found 8/18$619
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Mon 9/89:30 amBCN - MDW
1 stop18h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 9/2212:43 pmMDW - BCN
1 stop13h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/18$620

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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 August 18, 2025.
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BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/3

6:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

2:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop11h 15m

$511

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

2:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop11h 15m

$511

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-2:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

11:15 am-9:00 am

2 stops14h 45m

$511

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

7:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop19h 20m

$511

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

1:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop12h 15m

$511

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

1:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop12h 15m

$511

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

12:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop13h 15m

$511

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

2:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop11h 15m

$511

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 9/8

6:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

3:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$512

BarcelonaChicago

BCN - ORD

BCNORD

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 12/10

6:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

8:25 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$513

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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
Airports
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.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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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 August 8, 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 83 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 August 18, 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 August 18, 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).

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 August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,884 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,330 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,277 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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.

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

    For as low as $511, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from Barcelona-El Prat Airport in 15h 30m. 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 ($381), Iberia ($391), and United Airlines ($424) offers the cheapest pricing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago. Users have found that Delta is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%) and Finnair (90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago is $493. On average you can expect to pay $1,248. The most popular route, (Barcelona-El Prat - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $399.

  • 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 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$381Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$391Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$424Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$453Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$466Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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