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$329+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Krakow (KRK)

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KRK
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Krakow J. Paul II Balice are usually found in February or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$645
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$329
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$717

Good round-trip deal

$912 or less

Good one-way deal

$608 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Krakow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Krakow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/102:07 pmORD - KRK
2 stops16h 18mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/206:00 amKRK - ORD
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$644
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 9/54:56 pmORD - KRK
2 stops18h 14mFinnair
mar. 9/166:55 pmKRK - ORD
2 stops25h 55mFinnair
Deal found 4/29$646
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/287:50 pmORD - KRK
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
lun. 9/88:15 pmKRK - ORD
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/27$647
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
sáb. 12/69:30 amMDW - KRK
2 stops21h 40mDelta
vie. 12/266:00 amKRK - MDW
2 stops33h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/29$648
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
dom. 8/39:30 pmORD - KRK
1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines
lun. 8/188:55 amKRK - ORD
2 stops22h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$651
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mié. 8/209:30 amORD - KRK
2 stops18h 40mDelta
lun. 8/252:15 pmKRK - ORD
1 stop30h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/28$652
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/265:10 pmORD - KRK
Nonstop9h 20mLOT
sáb. 9/66:25 pmKRK - ORD
1 stop27h 45mLOT
Deal found 4/29$654
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
lun. 7/2810:40 amORD - KRK
2 stops18h 30mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/66:10 amKRK - ORD
1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$659
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 8/264:55 pmORD - KRK
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
dom. 9/141:25 pmKRK - ORD
2 stops25h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$664
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/137:05 pmORD - KRK
1 stop30h 35mSWISS
mié. 7/239:25 amKRK - ORD
1 stop33h 45mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$682
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 5/134:20 pmORD - KRK
1 stop23h 05mKLM
mié. 5/2811:50 amKRK - ORD
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/28$684
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mié. 8/2010:00 amORD - KRK
2 stops17h 35mAir Canada
dom. 8/246:10 amKRK - ORD
2 stops21h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$693

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Krakow 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 abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Krakow that are best for you.

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ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/13

8:40 am-8:35 am

2 stops16h 55m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

vie. 5/30

9:50 am-8:12 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$645

ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/22

9:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

vie. 8/22

8:55 am-11:22 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$650

ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 7/28

4:20 pm-11:10 am

1 stop11h 50m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

lun. 8/11

2:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$657

ChicagoKrakow

MDW - KRK

MDWKRK

Chicago Midway

mar. 8/5

1:09 pm-11:15 am

2 stops15h 06m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

mar. 8/26

6:35 am-6:28 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$658

ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 7/28

10:40 am-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

mié. 8/6

6:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop11h 50m

$659

ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 6/16

9:25 am-11:10 am

2 stops18h 45m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

vie. 12/12

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$661

ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/22

5:10 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop9h 20m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

jue. 8/21

8:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$678

ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 7/13

7:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop30h 35m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

mié. 7/23

9:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$682

ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 7/6

9:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

lun. 8/18

8:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$686

ChicagoKrakow

ORD - KRK

ORDKRK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/15

7:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops20h 35m

Krakow J. Paul II Balice

lun. 8/25

6:10 am-8:16 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$735

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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 Chicago to Krakow in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Chicago-Krakow flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Krakow flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Krakow flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Krakow flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Chicago-Krakow 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 Chicago to Krakow

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Krakow?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Krakow. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Krakow is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Krakow (average of $585). Flying from Chicago to Krakow in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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 CHI to KRK?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Krakow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Krakow in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Krakow?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Krakow. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Krakow by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Krakow ranges from 1.2 - 3.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Krakow when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Krakow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Krakow, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Krakow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Krakow. 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 Krakow. Reviews last updated abril 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and LOT from Chicago to Krakow. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Krakow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Krakow from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Krakow, you will be flying into J. Paul II Balice. Krakow J. Paul II Balice (KRK) is just 6.5 mi from the center of the city. J. Paul II Balice is the only Krakow airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 15 airlines have flights to Krakow J. Paul II Balice from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Krakow round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Krakow is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $650 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Delta, starting at $657 and $661 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Serbia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $474. Lufthansa flights start at $490 while deals on SWISS start at $491 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Krakow?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $576. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Krakow J. Paul II Balice) can be booked for $480 on average our data indicates $1,965 when flying from Chicago to Krakow.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Krakow?

    Chicago to Krakow flights have a layover in Warsaw most often. Frankfurt am Main is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Chicago to Krakow. Munich comes next as the third most popular layover location for Chicago to Krakow flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Warsaw?

    Warsaw Old Town, Natolin, and Pałac Kultury i Nauki are currently the most popular points of interest in Warsaw at the moment. Warsaw Old Town, Natolin, and Pałac Kultury i Nauki can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.1 mi, 5.0 mi, and 4.8 mi, respectively from Warsaw Frederic Chopin. Travelers in need of a car in Warsaw can rent one for about $28 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can rent a car at Frankfurt am Main for an average daily rate of $43 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Munich?

    Most Munich visitors opt to spend their time at Theresienwiese, Marienplatz, and Altes Rathaus. Theresienwiese, Marienplatz and Altes Rathaus are located about 18.8 mi, 17.8 mi, and 17.8 mi, respectively from Munich Franz Josef Strauss if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Munich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $41 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Krakow flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Chicago to Krakow is Zurich. Amsterdam sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Chicago to Krakow. London comes in third to last in terms of the least popular layover locations on Chicago to Krakow flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Krakow (average of $585). Flying from Chicago to Krakow in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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 Chicago to Krakow

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Krakow. 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$448Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$485Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$490Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$502Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$523Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$533Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FinnairCheapest$543Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$546Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$565Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$578Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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