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$279+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Tirana (TIA)

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TIA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Tirana Rinas are usually found in November or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Tirana
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This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:05 pmORD - TIA
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/912:15 pmTIA - ORD
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$629
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:55 pmORD - TIA
2 stops47h 40mAustrian Airlines
Mon 1/1212:15 pmTIA - ORD
2 stops31h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$656
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:55 pmORD - TIA
2 stops47h 40mAustrian Airlines
Thu 1/812:15 pmTIA - ORD
2 stops29h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$666
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:50 pmORD - TIA
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/224:05 pmTIA - ORD
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$726
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:45 pmORD - TIA
2 stops25h 50mAustrian Airlines
Fri 1/912:15 pmTIA - ORD
2 stops29h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$746
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:43 pmORD - TIA
2 stops56h 32mBritish Airways
Wed 2/251:15 pmTIA - ORD
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$748
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:05 pmORD - TIA
2 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1012:15 pmTIA - ORD
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$763
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:45 pmORD - TIA
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/912:15 pmTIA - ORD
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$767
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:05 pmORD - TIA
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1012:15 pmTIA - ORD
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$769

Find flight deals from Chicago to Tirana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Tirana (TIA). 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$574
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$279
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$721
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From Chicago (CHI) to Tirana Rinas
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Tirana Rinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($180 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Tirana 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 Chicago to Tirana that are best for you.

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ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

9:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Tirana Rinas

Sat 1/31

12:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$578

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

2:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Tirana Rinas

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$598

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

5:05 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Tirana Rinas

Mon 3/23

4:05 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$602

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

6:30 pm-2:10 am

3 stops24h 40m

Tirana Rinas

Fri 2/6

3:10 am-5:20 pm

3 stops21h 10m

$610

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

3:45 pm-12:35 am

2 stops25h 50m

Tirana Rinas

Fri 1/30

12:15 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$611

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

6:30 pm-9:55 am

3 stops32h 25m

Tirana Rinas

Sat 2/7

2:55 am-5:20 pm

3 stops21h 25m

$623

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

9:05 pm-12:35 am

2 stops20h 30m

Tirana Rinas

Sun 2/15

12:15 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$626

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

9:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop31h 10m

Tirana Rinas

Mon 2/2

1:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$630

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

7:15 am-11:15 pm

3 stops33h 00m

Tirana Rinas

Thu 1/22

6:05 am-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$698

ChicagoTirana

ORD - TIA

ORDTIA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

6:30 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$286

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Tirana

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 Tirana in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice 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-Tirana flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Tirana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Tirana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Tirana flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Tirana 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 Tirana

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Tirana. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Tirana, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tirana (average of $525). Flying from Chicago to Tirana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $651). 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 TIA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Tirana. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Tirana in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 86% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Tirana?

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

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Tirana on Cheapflights.

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

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $525.

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 35m.

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

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

Flights via Vienna (VIE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tirana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tirana. 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 Tirana. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa from Chicago to Tirana. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,105 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,635 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,108 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,585 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
879 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Tirana from Chicago, you will be flying to Rinas, which is the city’s only airport. Tirana Rinas (TIA) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Tirana. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Rinas per day from 12 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Tirana?

    For as low as $602, British Airways can have you in Tirana from Chicago in 16h 05m. There are 5117 mi between Chicago and Tirana. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Tirana round-trip from $471. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $525, and British Airways, from $532. United Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Serbia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $310. Turkish Airlines flights start at $325 while deals on British Airways start at $378 one-way.

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

    Chicago to Tirana flights have a layover in Istanbul most of the time. Chicago to Tirana flights stop in Frankfurt am Main the next most.

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

    Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii are the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii can be visited by traveling about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those on a layover in Istanbul in need of a rental car can book one at Istanbul for about $32.

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

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt more than any other notable places. Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 6.5 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $40.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from Chicago to Tirana is Rome. Vienna follows Rome in terms of the least common layover location on Chicago to Tirana flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tirana (average of $525). Flying from Chicago to Tirana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $651). 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 Tirana

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Tirana. 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
SWISSCheapest$525Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$532Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$535Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$570Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$570Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$572Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$577Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$586Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air SerbiaCheapest$626Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$639Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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