Cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $669 | LOT1 stop23 hrSun, May 24 — Sat, Jun 6 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $669 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $418 | Air Serbia1 stop14 hrSat, May 30 | The cheapest one-way flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $418 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $909 | Turkish Airlines1 stop27 hrSat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $909 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $2,553 | Turkish Airlines1 stop26 hrThu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $2,553 | |
| Fastest flight | 12 hr 55 min | The fastest flight with stops from Bucharest to Chicago takes 12 hr 55 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Bucharest to Chicago per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Prices in January are usually between $600 and $1,350.
Popular airlines from Bucharest to Chicago
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Bucharest to Chicago in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Lufthansafrom $739Typical price: $700–1,10024 weekly connecting flightsOTP - ORDEvery day
- LOTfrom $669Typical price: $660–98021 weekly connecting flightsOTP - ORDEvery day
- Turkish Airlinesfrom $695Typical price: $800–1,45014 weekly connecting flightsOTP - ORDEvery day
- Austrianfrom $761Typical price: $750–1,3509 weekly connecting flightsOTP - ORDEvery day
- British Airwaysfrom $784Typical price: $680–1,6008 weekly connecting flightsOTP - ORDEvery day
- SWISSfrom $753Typical price: $720–1,2507 weekly connecting flightsOTP - ORDEvery day
Popular airports near Bucharest
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Bucharest center and popularity with travelers.
- Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)BucharestRomania37 min10 mi
- Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BucharestRomania32 min5 mi
- Craiova international Airport (CRA)CraiovaRomania2 hr 36 min109 mi
- Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)BrașovRomania2 hr 54 min93 mi
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States26 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 24 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Bucharest to Chicago
The cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $590 to $720.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with LOT from $669. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Serbia from $418.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $739, flying from Apr 12 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest LOT flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $669, flying from May 24 to Jun 6.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $695, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 30.
- The cheapest Austrian flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $761, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $784, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.
- The cheapest SWISS flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $753, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago starts at $669 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $418 and departs on Sat, May 30.
12 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Bucharest to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Bucharest to Chicago.
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.
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 Bucharest to Chicago 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 Bucharest to Chicago.
In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 24 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Other popular airlines flying from Bucharest to Chicago are:
In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 24 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Other popular airlines flying from Bucharest to Chicago are:
- LOT offers 21 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Austrian offers 9 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- British Airways offers 8 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- SWISS offers 7 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with LOT from $669. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Serbia from $418.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $739, flying from Apr 12 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest LOT flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $669, flying from May 24 to Jun 6.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $695, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 30.
- The cheapest Austrian flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $761, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest British Airways flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $784, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.
- The cheapest SWISS flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $753, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
No airline flies direct from Bucharest to Chicago.
- There are 24 Lufthansa connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 LOT connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 Austrian connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 8 British Airways connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 SWISS connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Bucharest and Chicago at price $909 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
No airline flies direct from Bucharest to Chicago.
- There are 24 Lufthansa connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 LOT connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 Austrian connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 8 British Airways connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 SWISS connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Chicago.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Bucharest to Chicago, 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 Bucharest and Chicago start at $2,553 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bucharest and Chicago start at $669 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, Jun 6.
To book business class trips from Bucharest to Chicago, 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.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Bucharest and Chicago starts at $909 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Bucharest and Chicago at price $909 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Bucharest to Chicago, 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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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