Cheap flights from Barcelona to Chicago (BCN–ORD)
Spain
United States
American Airlines and United Airlines fly Barcelona to Chicago (BCN–ORD) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 7,090 km (4,410 mi).
- From
- BCN
- Barcelona
- To
- ORD
- Chicago
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- AA · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- €320 one-way
- Distance
- 7,090 km (4,410 mi)
- Time difference
- Chicago 7 hours behind
- Most flights
- American Airlines
- Time in the air
- 8h 57m · 7h 43m back
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 72.2%
- Flights a week
- AA ~7 · UA ~7
- Aircraft seen
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner · Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner · Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
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Barcelona to Chicago fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €320 for December 2026 on TAP Air Portugal (1 stop).
- Oct ’26€418
- Nov ’26€340
- Dec ’26€320
- Feb ’27€341
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly BCN–ORD
For Barcelona El Prat (BCN) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD), December 2026 had the lowest fare found (€320). Set your watch 7 hours back on landing at ORD.
Barcelona to Chicago: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Barcelona El Prat (BCN) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD)?
From €320 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on TAP Air Portugal with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
How long is the BCN–ORD flight?
8h 57m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 54 tracked flights; ORD–BCN took 7h 43m.
Which airlines fly BCN–ORD direct?
American Airlines and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly BCN–ORD?
December 2026, at €320; the dearest month found was €418.
What is the time difference between Barcelona and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Barcelona: a BCN departure at noon is 05:00 local time in ORD.
Is BCN–ORD usually on time?
72.2% of 108 BCN–ORD flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 9.3% were over an hour late.
How many BCN–ORD flights a week?
American Airlines 7 and United Airlines 7 each way.
What aircraft fly BCN–ORD?
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
Chicago to Barcelona: the return flight (ORD–BCN)
All 2 airlines also fly ORD–BCN nonstop.
The return takes 7h 43m in the air (median of 55 tracked flights), 74 minutes shorter than BCN–ORD.
Airlines flying BCN–ORD nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (BCN time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines AA | 10:35–11:36 | full-service | oneworld | Seasonal |
| United Airlines UA | 15:28–16:44 | full-service | Star Alliance | Seasonal |
One-stop alternatives to flying BCN–ORD nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Montreal (YUL) with
Air Canada: 7,110 km (4,420 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Toronto (YYZ) with Air Canada: 7,120 km (4,420 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Boston (BOS) with
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways: 7,250 km (4,500 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop. - Via Madrid (MAD) with
Iberia: 7,230 km (4,490 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop. - Via New York (JFK) with American Airlines: 7,340 km (4,560 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop.
BCN–ORD route map
More from Barcelona and Chicago
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from BCN, nearest to ORD first (straight-line distance):
- Washington (IAD) airport guide · 945 km (587 mi) from ORD
- Atlanta (ATL) airport guide · 976 km (607 mi) from ORD
- Philadelphia (PHL) airport guide · 1,090 km (676 mi) from ORD
- Newark (EWR) airport guide · 1,150 km (717 mi) from ORD
- BCN–JFK: New York · 1,190 km (738 mi) from ORD
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Departure
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
El Prat (BCN), Barcelona. In our data, 84 airlines fly nonstop from BCN to 199 destinations.
View BCN airport guide →Arrival
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
2 ways into Chicago, fastest from 25 min:
- CTA Blue Line 40–45 min · $5
- Taxi (meter, or shared flat fare) 25 min–1h 30m
Onward from Chicago
Places you can't fly to nonstop from BCN, but can from ORD — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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