Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Munich (CHI - MUC)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,051	Icelandair 1 stop 32 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Munich is currently $1,051
Cheapest one-way flight	$521	Icelandair 1 stop 32 hr Sat, Jul 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Munich is currently $521
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,215	United Nonstop 9 hr Sun, Jul 5 — Tue, Jul 21	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Munich is currently $1,215
Last-minute weekend getaway	$931	JetBlue, Condor 2 stops 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Munich is currently $931
Cheapest business class flights	$3,196	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 15 hr Mon, Jul 6 — Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Munich is currently $3,196

Fastest flight	8 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Munich 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 Munich is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $530–830
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $990–1,450

Popular airlines from Chicago to Munich

Lufthansa

Nonstop

from $1,296

Typical price: $970–2,100

11 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - MUC Every day

60 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MUC Every day
United

Nonstop

from $1,189

Typical price: $960–2,150

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - MUC Every day

19 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MUC Every day
Delta

from $1,196

Typical price: $980–2,250

60 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MUC Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,087

Typical price: $730–1,650

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MUC Every day
British Airways

from $1,347

Typical price: $970–2,250

20 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MUC Every day
SWISS

from $1,176

Typical price: $980–2,100

19 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MUC 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 Munich

Munich International Airport (MUC)

Munich Germany 32 min 17 mi
Memmingen Airport (FMM)

Memmingen Germany 1 hr 28 min 62 mi
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)

Nuremberg Germany 2 hr 7 min 97 mi
Stuttgart Airport (STR)

Stuttgart Germany 2 hr 17 min 114 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Munich

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Munich are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $530 to $830.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Munich recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $1,051. The cheapest one-way flight was with Icelandair from $521.

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

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,296, flying from Jul 19 to Aug 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,189, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,196, flying from Jul 19 to Aug 4.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,087, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 23.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,347, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,176, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Munich starts at $1,051 from Sat, Jul 11 to Fri, Jul 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $521 and departs on Sat, Jul 25.

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

Common times to visit are May–Oct, when the weather is warm. Winters (Dec–Feb) can be cold and snowy, and are a popular time for winter-sport visitors to the surrounding Alps. Oktoberfest (Sep–Oct) is a huge celebration of local beer, brass-band music and folk customs also featuring carnival rides and more. Other popular events include the Christmas Market and the Tollwood Festival (both in Dec) and the Fasching carnival (Jan–Mar), when locals dress up for the city’s countless balls and parties.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Munich.
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 Munich 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 Munich.

In terms of nonstop flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 11 nonstop flights and 60 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Munich are:

United offers 7 nonstop flights and 19 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
Delta offers 60 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
British Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .
SWISS offers 19 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Munich International Airport (MUC) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Munich recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $1,051. The cheapest one-way flight was with Icelandair from $521.

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

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,296, flying from Jul 19 to Aug 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,189, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,196, flying from Jul 19 to Aug 4.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,087, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 23.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,347, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Munich is $1,176, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.

Lufthansa and United fly direct from Chicago to Munich.

There are 11 Lufthansa direct flights from Chicago to Munich per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Munich 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 Munich at price $931 is offered by JetBlue, Condor from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Lufthansa and United fly direct from Chicago to Munich.

There are 11 Lufthansa direct flights from Chicago to Munich per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Munich 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 Munich on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Munich start at $1,215 from Sun, Jul 5 to Tue, Jul 21 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Munich, 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 Munich start at $3,196 from Mon, Jul 6 to Mon, Jul 20 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Munich start at $1,051 from Sat, Jul 11 to Fri, Jul 24.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Munich, 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 Munich starts at $931 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with JetBlue, Condor.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Munich at price $931 is offered by JetBlue, Condor from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Munich, 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.