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$342+ Cheap flights from Southeast Europe 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATH — CHI
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southeast Europe to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 10, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/213:25 amATH - MDW
2 stops20h 18mDelta
Sat 11/299:34 amMDW - ATH
2 stops20h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/8$514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/213:25 amATH - ORD
2 stops21h 52mDelta
Sat 11/295:20 pmORD - ATH
1 stop12h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/8$514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/136:05 amATH - MDW
2 stops20h 03mDelta
Thu 12/1110:49 amMDW - ATH
2 stops18h 11mDelta
Deal found 10/7$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 10/1510:30 amATH - ORD
1 stop31h 26mDelta
Sat 11/295:20 pmORD - ATH
1 stop12h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/8$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Wed 10/2210:15 amATH - MDW
1 stop19h 59mDelta
Sun 1/112:00 pmMDW - ATH
2 stops15h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/7$516
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Wed 10/226:30 amATH - ORD
1 stop16h 30mDelta
Wed 11/125:20 pmORD - ATH
1 stop12h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/7$516
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:30 amATH - ORD
1 stop16h 30mAir France
Sun 11/95:20 pmORD - ATH
1 stop12h 15mAir France
Deal found 10/7$518
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 10/1510:30 amATH - ORD
2 stops21h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/97:00 amORD - ATH
1 stop19h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/8$519
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Wed 12/176:05 amATH - MDW
2 stops18h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/91:00 pmMDW - ATH
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$520
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 10/233:30 pmATH - ORD
1 stop26h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/127:00 amORD - ATH
1 stop19h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/7$520
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 10/1510:30 amATH - MDW
2 stops19h 44mDelta
Sat 1/101:00 pmMDW - ATH
2 stops19h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/8$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/179:10 amATH - ORD
1 stop22h 48mDelta
Tue 10/215:10 pmORD - ATH
1 stop15h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/8$521

Cheap flight deals from Southeast Europe to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Southeast Europe to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated October 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$514
(Delta)

One-way from

$342
(Kiwi.com)
From Southeast Europe to Chicago (CHI)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Southeast Europe 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 October 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago that are best for you.

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Southeast Europe

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AthensChicago

ATH - MDW

ATHMDW

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/21

3:25 am-11:40 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/29

9:34 am-1:35 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$514

AthensChicago

ATH - MDW

ATHMDW

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/13

6:05 am-6:08 pm

2 stops20h 03m

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

10:49 am-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$515

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

3:25 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

10:40 am-4:30 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$515

AthensChicago

ATH - MDW

ATHMDW

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/22

10:15 am-10:14 pm

1 stop19h 59m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

2:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$516

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 10/22

6:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

5:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$516

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/20

2:35 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 55m

$518

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/9

10:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

11:50 am-8:50 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$552

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 11/20

6:05 am-4:46 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

10:36 am-9:55 am

1 stop15h 19m

$558

AthensChicago

ATH - ORD

ATHORD

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/4

1:45 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops18h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

5:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$568

Cluj NapocaChicago

CLJ - ORD

CLJORD

Cluj Napoca

Fri 2/13

2:25 pm-9:38 am

2 stops51h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

7:10 am-1:40 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$579

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Best time to book a flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Southeast Europe with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago (average of $353). Flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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 YMH to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Southeast Europe 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 October 10, 2025.

When flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Southeast Europe to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Southeast Europe to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Southeast Europe 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 October 10, 2025.

The most flights from zzYMH to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 October 10, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with LOT, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Southeast Europe to Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,129 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
LOT
7.6
Good
1,129 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,129 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,966 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,129 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,996 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,129 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,463 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,129 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Air Serbia
6.2
Okay
203 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,129 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Southeast Europe to Chicago in 18h 41m. Fly via Delta, Turkish Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. Southeast Europe and Chicago are separated by a distance of 5446 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Southeast Europe to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Serbia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $447. Users have also found prices from $536 and $542 on American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    The most popular route from Southeast Europe to Chicago is Athens Eleftherios V. - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Athens Eleftherios V. - Chicago Midway or Sofia - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    Consider American Airlines (84%), Alaska Airlines (84%) or Finnair (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $433. While the most popular route (Athens Eleftherios V. - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $504 on average, our data indicates $863 when flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Southeast Europe to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe to Chicago?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southeast Europe to Chicago (average of $353). Flying from Southeast Europe to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of $526). 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 Southeast Europe to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Southeast Europe 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$336Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$482Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$484Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$485Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$491Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$492Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$511Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$532Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$549Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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