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£181 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC)

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Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £181 for one-way flights and £495 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Icelandair
Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£495 Return, found 22 hours ago
£495
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Thu, 22 Oct from Chicago to Munich, returning Tue, 27 Oct, priced at £495 found 22 hours ago
TAP Portugal
Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£512 Return, found 22 hours ago
£512
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Thu, 22 Oct from Chicago to Munich, returning Tue, 27 Oct, priced at £512 found 22 hours ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, 13 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£545 Return, found 11 hours ago
£545
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 13 Feb from Chicago to Munich, returning Tue, 23 Feb, priced at £545 found 11 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£584 Return, found 1 day ago
£584
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Nov from Chicago to Munich, returning Thu, 19 Nov, priced at £584 found 1 day ago
Aer Lingus
Tue, 6 Apr - Tue, 13 Apr
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£608 Return, found 1 day ago
£608
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Tue, 6 Apr from Chicago to Munich, returning Tue, 13 Apr, priced at £608 found 1 day ago
Icelandair
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£609 Return, found 1 day ago
£609
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Icelandair flight, departing Tue, 18 Aug from Chicago to Munich, returning Wed, 26 Aug, priced at £609 found 1 day ago
Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 26 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£627 Return, found 22 hours ago
£627
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Mon, 26 Oct from Chicago to Munich, returning Sat, 31 Oct, priced at £627 found 22 hours ago
KLM
Mon, 26 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£627 Return, found 22 hours ago
£627
Return
found 22 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, 26 Oct from Chicago to Munich, returning Sat, 31 Oct, priced at £627 found 22 hours ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 17 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£632 Return, found 2 days ago
£632
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 17 Feb from Chicago to Munich, returning Wed, 24 Feb, priced at £632 found 2 days ago
British Airways
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
ORD
Chicago
MUC
Munich
£634 Return, found 1 day ago
£634
Return
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, 8 Dec from Chicago to Munich, returning Tue, 15 Dec, priced at £634 found 1 day ago

Alternative airports near Munich

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. MUC. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 27 minutes. Flights from £814
MUC
Franz Josef Strauss Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre27 min
Flights from £814

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC)

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £408 - £774 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.)?
To find a cheap flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.), be flexible with your dates. Traveling outside of peak vacation months and booking a mid-week flight can help you save. Early morning and late night flights are often more affordable, too. Expedia allows you to compare flight times, airlines and routes all in one place to find low fares. You can also set up Price Tracking and receive alerts when fares go up or down.
What is the best airline to fly with from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.)?
The best airline to fly with from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) (ORD) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.) (MUC) will differ from traveller to traveller. If you like to fly early, United Airlines offers early morning flights. If price is the most important factor, United Airlines typically offers the lowest fares. United Airlines offers the most daily flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) (ORD) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.) (MUC), which is brilliant if flexibility is what you value most. The best carrier for this journey could also be the one you have a loyalty membership with, as flying with that airline or another airline within the same alliance could help you collect points or enjoy lounge access.
What is the earliest flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.)?
The earliest flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.) typically departs at approximately 5:00 AM local time, operated by American Airlines. This is a seasonal service active in February, March, April, November, and December. An early departure like this can help maximise your time at your destination. To compare early flights on Expedia, select the "Early Morning" and "Morning" filters in your search.
What day of the week has the most flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.)?
You'll typically find the most flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) (ORD) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.) (MUC) on a Tuesday, with around 88 flights available. This gives you plenty of options for your travel plans. Major airlines on this route include United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
How do I earn miles on a Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.) flight with Expedia?
It's easy to earn miles on a Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.) flight when you book with Expedia. Before you confirm your booking, simply select your frequent flyer program and enter your program number. As a member of One Key™, you can also earn OneKeyCash™* on top of your airline miles when you book with Expedia.*Excludes taxes and fees. OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia and other participating brands.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.)?
If you booked your Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Munich (MUC-Franz Josef Strauss Intl.) flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

Travel information

Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Franz Josef Strauss Intl.
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Finnair, ITA Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
£494
Distance
7227 km
Average flight time
15 hours 33 mins

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Grab a great deal on your flight from O'Hare Intl. (ORD) to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. (MUC)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Chicago to Munich today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from O'Hare Intl. to Franz Josef Strauss Intl. start at just £495 and range up to £634.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Chicago and Munich
  • booking your flight during October, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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