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Cheapest return fare
641 €
Typical prices: 705 €-1.104 €
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 28.9.Sun 11.10.
ORD - MUC • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
722 €
Typical prices: 778 €-1.144 €
Lufthansa
Wed 11.11.Wed 18.11.
ORD - MUC • Direct
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Lufthansa Premium Economy adds 50% more space and an extra checked bag.
Lufthansa offers 11 special meals; at ORD, arrive early for peak security lines.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Munich (ORD-MUC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Munich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Munich

Mon, 28. Sep - Sun, 11. Oct
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19:15 - 19:45
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MUC
17h 30m
1 stop
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20:30 - 16:10
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26h 40m
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641 €Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 8. Sep - Tue, 15. Sep
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19:15 - 19:45
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MUC
17h 30m
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20:30 - 16:10
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26h 40m
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643 €Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 12. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov
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19:15 - 9:30
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MUC
31h 15m
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15:00 - 16:45
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ORD
32h 45m
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643 €Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 21. Sep - Wed, 14. Oct
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19:15 - 19:45
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MUC
17h 30m
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20:30 - 16:10
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26h 40m
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643 €Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 13. Jan - Fri, 22. Jan
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MUC
13h 45m
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707 €Aer Lingus
Tue, 12. Jan - Fri, 22. Jan
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707 €Aer Lingus
Tue, 12. Jan - Tue, 19. Jan
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MUC
13h 45m
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10:45 - 19:15
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707 €Aer Lingus
Wed, 11. Nov - Wed, 18. Nov
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21:50 - 13:15
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MUC
8h 25mdirect
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15:45 - 18:25
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9h 40mdirect
722 €Lufthansa
Wed, 25. Nov - Wed, 9. Dec
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21:50 - 13:15
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8h 25mdirect
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15:45 - 18:25
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9h 40mdirect
727 €Lufthansa
Wed, 11. Nov - Wed, 18. Nov
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8h 25mdirect
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Munich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Munich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Munich from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between 769 € and 1.411 € in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 641 € on Scandinavian Airlines (28. Sept–11. Oct).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Munich?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Munich, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Munich, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich is April, where tickets cost 626 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1.070 € and 1.005 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 830 € on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Munich

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

217 €
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Munich

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Munich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Munich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Munich flights

  • If I want to stay near the airport the night before my flight, what is a good hotel that is near ORD?

    The best hotel to stay at is actually in ORD, in Terminal 2. The refined Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport offers various rooms with king size beds, business doubles with 2 double beds, family suites, allergy-free rooms, and wheelchair-accessible rooms.

  • Does ORD offer any private areas for nursing moms?

    Yes. In fact, ORD offers nursing mothers 14 different areas where they can breastfeed or pump in privacy and sanitized cleanliness. There are clean, quiet Mothers Rooms that have a sink and comfortable seating. ORD also offers Mamava pods, free-standing units made of fiberglass and Corian that are equipped with comfortable seating, a fold down table, and an outlet.

  • When I arrive at MUC, how can I get into Munich City center via public transportation?

    From the train stations in Terminals 1 and 2 at MUC, you can catch either the S1 or the S8 into Munich. This journey takes approximately 39min. From the bus station in Terminal 1 at MUC, you can catch a Lufthansa Express Bus into downtown Munich. This journey takes approximately 46min.

  • How can I fly between ORD and MUC?

    United Airlines and Lufthansa operate several non-stop flights between ORD and MUC, which tend to leave around one time in the morning and around another time in the late afternoon. TAP Air Portugal, Icelandair, Delta, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and SWISS Airlines operate one stop flights that depart throughout the day. Places where these flights have layovers include Iceland (KEF), Lisbon (LIS), Detroit (DTW), Paris (CDG), and Zurich (ZRH). American Airlines and Air Canada operate ORD—MUC flights with two stops. Layover cities include Boston (BOS), London (LHR), Toronto (YYZ), and Frankfurt (FRA).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich was 223 € for a one-way ticket and 641 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Munich?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Munich, also known as Munich Franz Josef Strauss.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Munich?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Munich flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, British Airways, and Air France.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Munich?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Munich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Munich?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Munich.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Munich?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Munich on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Munich, Lufthansa or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Munich are Lufthansa and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of 1.293 € and an overall rating of 6,8, Lufthansa is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 812 € and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Munich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Munich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Munich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Munich from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Munich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Munich with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Munich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Munich from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Munich

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines. The Munich International Airport (MUC) is a hub for the airline Lufthansa.
  • ORD has a Family Lounge in Terminal 2 that is designed to make waiting for a plane easier for those traveling with children. With seating for adults, space to keep strollers, and often, live entertainment for the children, this space is popular with kids and parents.
  • Throughout ORD in the Multi-Modal facility as well as in all the terminals, travelers can find bathrooms that are designated all-gender.
  • MUC offers a restroom for people with serious disabilities or adults who need help getting changed. This is a spacious room equipped with a gurney that is height adjustable with side safety rails and a ceiling mounted lift. This special restroom is located in the Munich Airport Center Level 03, and the key is available in the Terminal 1 Service Center for a €20 ($20.80) deposit.
  • If you would like to watch planes take off and land as you dine before you catch your plane, ORD has venues where you can do just that. In Terminal 1, you can watch the planes from both the Food Court and the Berghoff Café, and in Terminal 3, From Chili's Too.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Munich Franz Josef Strauss?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Munich Franz Josef Strauss.
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Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Monday

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Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Lufthansa,United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Munich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Munich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Munich? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Aer LingusOverall score based on 1682 reviews
7,4Boarding
8,1Crew
7,2Comfort
6,7Food
7,0Entertainment
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OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2026
ORD - SFO
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OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

Late late late. Delayed and arrived an hour late for a 1 hour 45 minute connection. Every time. Poor record for this company. I try to fly any other carrier first.

I flew economy class. Seats were very good and the crew was excellent

Customer service was excellent! The app was terrible, tried several times to check in without success! But the young lady that checked us in was absolutely terrific and helpful.

Fast and sensible boarding was absolutely amazing. But extortionate wifi and seats that barely moved, making me unable to sleep, didn't do a lot of favors.

I appteciate the very courteous staff. The flight was good. Something that wasn't good was that my bag was only checked as far as Dublin and I had a connecting flight to Vienna. (That was a mistake the ORD desk made.) Fortunately the desk at DUB was able to re-tag without me having to re-check in (which initially it seemed I might have to do.)

It was excellent! The plane left Chicago early. Arrived in Dublin early. The crew was excellent! It was a great experience.

Horrible. Garbage airline. Due to the strike we got a replacement plane/crew. I didn't get my exit row seat I paid for. Food was horrible. Plane was hot and didn't have AC vents.

Are Longus was fine. I booked thru Kayak and was unable to get my business class seat early. Sat next to galley. Crew forgot to wake me for breakfast.

Boarding was so quick, flight was ahead of time which is great and the pilot spoke clearly and was letting people know everything, amazing, love travelling with you 😊

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

They are professional. Nice crew. Still flying Boeing 747. Thank you for that. I love this airplane. Traditional.

Seats much smaller/less leg room than united from Phx. Biarding was very poor and unroganized.

Treating basic economy customers like untouchable and giving worst services just because we bought that ticket is ridiculous! We were not given option to choose the seat even at the time of checkin, we had to request the boarding staff at the gate as me and my wife were given different seats. She gave us the seats together but after letting us know rudely that they are not supposed to give any services to basic economy customers. Even bag purchase charges were extremely high!!

DO NOT BOOK ANY FLIGHT USING CHATDEAL! Kayak should remove them as a partner on their site. Absolutely the worst customer service I've ever had the displeasure to work with.

Seats extremely uncomfortable, broken and would not recline, very hard cushions, food was unpalatable and masks were not optional. Flight from Munich was delayed, updates were not too good. Overall very poor performance of this airline

The crew was very friendly and attentive. Business class seats were comfortable and the food was good. Positive experience

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