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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Madrid

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration13 h and 45 mFlights between Chicago and Madrid take, on average, 13 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£238Cheapest price for a flight between Chicago and Madrid found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Destination airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas AirportFor the route from Chicago to Madrid

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Madrid

Airlines flying this routeBritish Airways, IberiaAirline(s) with flights between Chicago to Madrid

One-way average Price£730The average price for a flight Chicago - Madrid at Opodo is £730, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Madrid when departing from Chicago

Distance: 4,185 mi

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Madrid airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Chicago to Madrid flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chicago to Madrid (Spain) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £238, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chicago to Madrid takes roughly 10 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chicago–Madrid route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)
Arrival airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)

The weather in Madrid

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Madrid, temperatures average around 31ºC in the warmest months and roughly 3ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 3ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: August
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Chicago to Madrid

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chicago to Madrid:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Madrid. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Madrid

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to Madrid?

When you fly from Chicago to Madrid the average price is £730. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Madrid at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Madrid is 238 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Madrid?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to Madrid are July, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Madrid?

The best time of the year to go to Madrid when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Madrid from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, July and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - Madrid.

How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to Madrid?

The total flight time between Chicago and Madrid is of around 13 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,184.6 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Madrid compared to Chicago?

While in Chicago temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, Madrid can experience temperatures up to 24º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 7º ºC in Madrid, compared to the -3º ºC average in Chicago.

Which airports have flights between Chicago and Madrid?

The main airport route flying between Chicago and Madrid is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport(MAD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Chicago to Madrid?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chicago to Madrid are:

American Airlines.
Iberia.
British Airways.

TAP Portugal

Lufthansa
American Airlines

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