Munich

$276+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Munich (MUC)

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CHI — MUC
jul 8 — jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Munich Franz Josef Strauss are usually found in October or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 julho 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$675
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$276
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,214

Good round-trip deal

$732 or less

Good one-way deal

$546 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Munich Franz Josef Strauss
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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 julho 3, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
qua 11/267:20 pmORD - MUC
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
sáb 12/610:15 amMUC - ORD
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$673
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
qui 10/167:15 pmORD - MUC
1 stop17h 25mScandinavian Airlines
qui 10/308:30 pmMUC - ORD
2 stops51h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/30$674
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/111:45 pmORD - MUC
1 stop14h 40mTurkish Airlines
seg 10/1312:50 pmMUC - ORD
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/56:00 pmORD - MUC
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
qua 11/126:55 amMUC - ORD
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$681
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 8/41:09 pmMDW - MUC
1 stop10h 46mVirgin Atlantic
qua 8/2010:25 amMUC - MDW
1 stop15h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/2$691
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
seg 8/117:25 pmORD - MUC
1 stop13h 30mIcelandair
ter 8/264:55 pmMUC - ORD
1 stop32h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 7/2$697
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 8/118:40 amORD - MUC
2 stops16h 05mAir Canada
ter 8/2611:00 amMUC - ORD
2 stops16h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$709
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/203:00 pmORD - MUC
1 stop12h 10mITA Airways
dom 8/2411:00 amMUC - ORD
1 stop33h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 7/1$718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
seg 8/116:05 pmORD - MUC
1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines
qui 8/2111:30 amMUC - ORD
Nonstop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$726
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
seg 8/41:09 pmMDW - MUC
1 stop10h 46mKLM
qua 8/209:00 amMUC - MDW
1 stop15h 47mKLM
Deal found 6/30$728
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
seg 8/46:00 amMDW - MUC
2 stops17h 55mDelta
qua 8/2010:25 amMUC - MDW
2 stops18h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/1$741
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
sex 9/59:30 amMDW - MUC
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
qui 9/1810:25 amMUC - MDW
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$809

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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 julho 3, 2025.
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

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 9/23

7:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

seg 9/29

8:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$675

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 10/1

11:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

seg 10/13

12:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$676

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 9/1

7:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

ter 9/9

10:25 am-9:56 pm

2 stops18h 31m

$679

ChicagoMunich

MDW - MUC

MDWMUC

Chicago Midway

seg 8/4

1:09 pm-6:55 am

1 stop10h 46m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

qua 8/20

10:25 am-6:37 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$691

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 8/25

6:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

ter 9/9

11:30 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop9h 35m

$696

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 8/11

7:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

ter 8/26

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$697

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 8/11

8:40 am-7:45 am

2 stops16h 05m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

ter 8/26

11:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$709

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 8/20

3:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop12h 10m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

dom 8/24

11:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$718

ChicagoMunich

ORD - MUC

ORDMUC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 8/11

6:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

qui 8/21

11:30 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

$726

ChicagoMunich

MDW - MUC

MDWMUC

Chicago Midway

seg 8/4

1:09 pm-6:55 am

1 stop10h 46m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

qua 8/20

9:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$728

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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 June 27, 2025.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Munich (average of $777). Flying from Chicago to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,263). 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 julho 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Munich in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

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 julho 3, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MUC are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 julho 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Air France 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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 8 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.

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

    Currently priced at $676, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Munich and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $679 and $691, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 29% 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $291. Users have also found prices from $336 and $367 on Icelandair and Scandinavian 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 (70%), United Airlines (70%) and Lufthansa (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Munich?

    On average you can expect to pay $4,560 for a flight from Chicago to Munich. The cheapest flight overall is $371 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Munich Franz Josef Strauss) is currently priced at $472.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Munich (average of $777). Flying from Chicago to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,263). 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 julho 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$451Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$482Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$498Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$524Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$526Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$593Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$604Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$607Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$685Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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