Munich

$290+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Munich (MUC)

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MUC
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Munich Franz Josef Strauss are usually found in November or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Munich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Munich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janeiro 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 3/18:25 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop13h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
ter 3/105:30 pm
MUC
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ORD
1 stop28h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/28$413
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 3/47:10 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop14h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
dom 3/86:05 am
MUC
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ORD
1 stop15h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/28$425
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/47:10 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop14h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
sáb 2/75:30 pm
MUC
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ORD
1 stop28h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/28$433
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 1/287:10 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop14h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
ter 2/105:30 pm
MUC
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ORD
1 stop28h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/27$435
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 1/287:10 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop33h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
dom 2/16:05 am
MUC
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ORD
1 stop15h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/28$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/47:10 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop14h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
qua 2/116:05 am
MUC
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ORD
1 stop15h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/28$441
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 4/267:25 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop10h 40m
Icelandair
dom 5/102:05 pm
MUC
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ORD
1 stop14h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/27$506
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/27:20 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
sex 3/610:15 am
MUC
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ORD
1 stop13h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$519
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 3/88:20 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop11h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
qui 3/1210:15 am
MUC
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ORD
1 stop13h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$531
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 3/118:20 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop17h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
qua 3/1810:15 am
MUC
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ORD
1 stop13h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$532
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 4/117:15 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
sex 4/1710:20 am
MUC
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ORD
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$541
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 9/187:15 pm
ORD
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MUC
1 stop31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
dom 9/208:30 pm
MUC
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ORD
1 stop26h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$546

Find flight deals from Chicago to Munich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Munich (MUC). 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 janeiro 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$413
(oojo)

One-way from

$290
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$882

Good round-trip deal

$628 or less

Good one-way deal

$459 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Munich Franz Josef Strauss flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Munich Franz Josef Strauss flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Munich Franz Josef Strauss
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Munich Franz Josef Strauss
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Munich Franz Josef Strauss.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Munich Franz Josef Strauss.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Munich 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 janeiro 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Munich that are best for you.

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ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 2/8

7:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

qui 2/12

10:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$601

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 3/15

8:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

dom 3/22

9:30 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$684

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 4/11

7:15 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

sáb 4/18

10:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$698

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 4/11

7:15 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

sex 4/17

10:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$698

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 3/7

7:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

seg 3/16

10:15 am-9:49 pm

2 stops17h 34m

$699

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 5/12

7:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

qui 8/13

8:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$709

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 5/12

10:10 am-9:35 am

2 stops16h 25m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

sex 5/29

10:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$739

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 5/13

7:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

seg 8/17

3:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$774

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 5/17

7:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

qui 8/13

8:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$774

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 5/16

6:10 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

dom 8/16

8:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$791

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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 Munich in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Munich. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Munich may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Munich (average of $481). Flying from Chicago to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 MUC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Munich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janeiro 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Munich as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Munich

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Munich. 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 janeiro 29, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to MUC are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Munich?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Munich chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Munich on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Munich?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Munich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Charlotte (CLT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $433.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Munich?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Munich, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Munich?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Munich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 21m.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Munich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Munich. 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 Munich. Reviews last updated janeiro 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines from Chicago to Munich by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) if they book a flight to Munich from Chicago. On average, Franz Josef Strauss has 5 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 12 airlines. Munich Franz Josef Strauss is conveniently located just 17.7 mi from Munich’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Munich?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta fly from Chicago to Munich in about 15h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 37m. The distance between Chicago and Munich is about 4517 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $433, British Airways will fly you from Chicago to Munich and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Icelandair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $441 and $480, respectively. British Airways is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Icelandair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $221. Users have also found prices from $278 and $438 on Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Munich are Air Canada (63%), United Airlines (63%) and Lufthansa (63%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Munich?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,701 for a flight from Chicago to Munich. The cheapest flight overall is $309 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Munich Franz Josef Strauss) is currently priced at $413.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Munich (average of $481). Flying from Chicago to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 Munich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Munich. 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 janeiro 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$433Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$441Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$480Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$498Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$520Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$593Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$602Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$604Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$633Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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