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$280+ Cheap flights from Spain 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — CHI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Spain to Chicago
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:55 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop31h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 1/118:25 pmORD - MAD
1 stop13h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/17$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:40 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/147:10 pmORD - MAD
1 stop11h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/17$592
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop28h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 1/98:15 pmORD - MAD
1 stop10h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/17$593
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:40 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 1/118:25 pmORD - MAD
1 stop13h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/17$606
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop28h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/147:10 pmORD - MAD
1 stop15h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/17$642
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:40 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/126:30 pmORD - MAD
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$659
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:40 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/106:30 pmORD - MAD
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$660
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:00 amMAD - ORD
1 stop18h 34mDelta
Mon 1/125:20 pmORD - MAD
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/17$668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:15 amMAD - ORD
1 stop19h 47mDelta
Thu 1/157:01 amORD - MAD
1 stop17h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/17$677
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:40 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:30 pmORD - MAD
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$682
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:30 pmORD - MAD
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$689
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:00 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop30h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/87:20 pmORD - MAD
1 stop13h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$709

Find flight deals from Spain to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Spain to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$401
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$280

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$670

Good round-trip deal

$733 or less

Good one-way deal

$509 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Spain 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Spain to Chicago that are best for you.

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ValenciaChicago

VLC - ORD

VLCORD

Valencia

Thu 1/15

6:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

8:25 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$426

MálagaChicago

AGP - ORD

AGPORD

Malaga

Sat 1/31

8:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

7:20 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$433

ValenciaChicago

VLC - ORD

VLCORD

Valencia

Sun 2/1

5:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

8:25 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$450

MálagaChicago

AGP - ORD

AGPORD

Malaga

Fri 1/23

11:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

7:20 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$460

ValenciaChicago

VLC - ORD

VLCORD

Valencia

Mon 1/26

9:40 am-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

5:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$462

ValenciaChicago

VLC - ORD

VLCORD

Valencia

Mon 1/26

7:30 am-8:15 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

2:50 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$465

ValenciaChicago

VLC - ORD

VLCORD

Valencia

Mon 1/26

9:40 am-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

5:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$467

MálagaChicago

AGP - ORD

AGPORD

Malaga

Fri 1/16

11:25 am-4:55 pm

2 stops60h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

7:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop31h 40m

$474

ValenciaChicago

VLC - ORD

VLCORD

Valencia

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

5:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$480

BilbaoChicago

BIO - ORD

BIOORD

Bilbao

Fri 1/16

6:45 am-5:42 pm

2 stops17h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

5:40 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$485

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Best time to book a flight from Spain to Chicago

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Spain to Chicago

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Spain to Chicago (average of $302). Flying from Spain to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $591). 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 ES to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Spain 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Spain to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Spain to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Spain 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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from ES0 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Spain to Chicago delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Spain and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 186 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Spain 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?

Saturday 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 Spain to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair, United Airlines, and Iberia from Spain 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,050 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,634 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,583 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Spain to Chicago can take about 12h 15m. TAP AIR PORTUGAL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $462. The distance between Spain and Chicago is about 4362 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Spain to Chicago are TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($303), Air Serbia ($312), and Iberia ($348).

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

    Most travelers choose Madrid Barajas - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Madrid Barajas - Chicago Midway or Barcelona-El Prat - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from Spain to Chicago.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Spain to Chicago consider choosing Alaska Airlines (58%), Aer Lingus (58%) or American Airlines (55%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Spain to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $360. While the most popular route (Madrid Barajas - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $446 on average, our data indicates $760 when flying from Spain to Chicago.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Spain to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Spain 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 Spain to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Spain to Chicago (average of $302). Flying from Spain to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $591). 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 9 airlines flying from Spain to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Spain 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$347Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$381Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$406Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$414Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$437Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$453Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$477Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$789Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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