Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Barcelona (CHI - BCN)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Barcelona and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$726	American, British Airways 1 stop 14 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona is currently $726
Cheapest one-way flight	$345	American, British Airways 1 stop 28 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Barcelona is currently $345
Cheapest nonstop flights	$730	American Nonstop 9 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona is currently $730
Last-minute weekend getaway	$766	SWISS 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Barcelona is currently $766
Cheapest business class flights	$2,964	ITA, Icelandair 2 stops 33 hr Mon, May 4 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona is currently $2,964

Fastest flight	8 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Barcelona takes 8 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Barcelona is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $410–800
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $920–1,300

Popular airlines from Chicago to Barcelona

United

Nonstop

from $730

Typical price: $530–1,700

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BCN Every day

24 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BCN Every day
American

Nonstop

from $726

Typical price: $530–1,650

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BCN Every day

9 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BCN Every day
Delta

from $740

Typical price: $560–1,800

77 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BCN Every day
British Airways

from $730

Typical price: $580–1,800

33 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BCN Every day
Lufthansa

from $736

Typical price: $580–1,650

24 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BCN Every day
LOT

from $1,094

Typical price: $950–1,550

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BCN Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Barcelona

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

Barcelona Spain 22 min 7 mi
Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)

Girona Spain 1 hr 7 min 47 mi
Reus Airport (REU)

Reus Spain 1 hr 19 min 54 mi
Valencia Airport (VLC)

València Spain 3 hr 43 min 191 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Barcelona

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Barcelona are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $410 to $800.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona recently found on Google Flights was with American, British Airways from $726. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $345.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $730, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $726, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $740, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $730, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $736, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $1,094, flying from May 9 to May 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona starts at $726 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $345 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

8 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Barcelona.

Apr–Oct is peak travel season in Barcelona. Spring (May–Jun) brings the popular Sónar electronic music festival (Jun) and Verbena de Sant Juan (Jun 23), celebrated with fireworks and beach bonfires. Summer (Jul–Aug) can be hot and humid. The Grec Festival (Jul) features theater, dance, music and other performing arts.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Barcelona.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Barcelona really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Barcelona.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 24 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 77 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Barcelona are:

American offers 7 nonstop flights and 9 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
British Airways offers 33 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
Lufthansa offers 24 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .
LOT offers 21 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Barcelona.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona recently found on Google Flights was with American, British Airways from $726. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $345.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $730, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $726, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $740, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $730, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $736, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Barcelona is $1,094, flying from May 9 to May 22.

American and United fly direct from Chicago to Barcelona.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Barcelona at price $766 is offered by SWISS from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

American and United fly direct from Chicago to Barcelona.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Barcelona start at $730 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Barcelona, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Barcelona start at $2,964 from Mon, May 4 to Wed, May 20 with ITA, Icelandair.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Barcelona start at $726 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Barcelona, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Barcelona starts at $766 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with SWISS.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Barcelona at price $766 is offered by SWISS from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.