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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Barcelona.$658 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.

Barcelona.$669 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $669, select.

Barcelona.$680 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.

Barcelona.$733 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $733, select.

Barcelona.$734 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Barcelona on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $734, select.

Barcelona.$818 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $818, select.

Barcelona.$825 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $825, select.

Barcelona.$828 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $828, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona

Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Chicago to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$658
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	8 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	Air Canada
Average flights per week	44

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona is $658. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona?

8 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona?

Air Canada, United and Lufthansa fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona.

How many flights are there a week from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona?

As of March 2026, there are 44 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Barcelona is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona Airport on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Barcelona?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Barcelona?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona with?

Currently, Icelandair and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 40 minutes.
Barcelona is six hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 26 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 18:40 departure with American Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
Leave enough time to catch your ORD to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Barcelona (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and BCN:
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- London Heathrow Airport
- Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is $607. A round-trip ticket right now is $658. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to BCN, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ORD to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Barcelona and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to BCN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Spain

Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.