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$265 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main departing on 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main (ORD-FRA)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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8:10 pm - 3:25 pmORD-FRA
12h 15m1 stop
4:05 pm - 6:05 pmFRA-ORD
33h 00m1 stop
$459Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 10
8:10 pm - 3:25 pmORD-FRA
12h 15m1 stop
4:05 pm - 6:05 pmFRA-ORD
33h 00m1 stop
$475Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 20
6:00 pm - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
21h 20m1 stop
7:40 pm - 4:10 pmFRA-ORD
27h 30m1 stop
$509TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 10
6:00 pm - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
21h 20m1 stop
6:00 am - 3:30 pmFRA-ORD
16h 30m1 stop
$536TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 8
3:00 pm - 10:45 amORD-FRA
12h 45m1 stop
11:45 am - 1:10 pmFRA-ORD
32h 25m1 stop
$564ITA Airways
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Wed, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 16
3:00 pm - 5:05 pmORD-FRA
19h 05m1 stop
5:55 pm - 1:10 pmFRA-ORD
26h 15m1 stop
$566ITA Airways
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Thu, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 17
3:45 pm - 10:15 amORD-FRA
11h 30m1 stop
10:50 am - 6:55 pmFRA-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
$641Aer Lingus
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Sun, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 31
3:45 pm - 10:15 amORD-FRA
11h 30m1 stop
10:55 am - 7:05 pmFRA-ORD
15h 10m1 stop
$643Aer Lingus
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Wed, Sep 25 - Tue, Oct 8
10:10 am - 6:05 amORD-FRA
12h 55m1 stop
11:25 am - 7:04 pmFRA-ORD
14h 39m1 stop
$664
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Wed, Aug 7 - Thu, Sep 5
8:40 am - 5:10 amORD-FRA
13h 30m1 stop
11:25 am - 7:04 pmFRA-ORD
14h 39m1 stop
$672
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Thu, Aug 15 - Wed, Sep 4
11:14 am - 9:20 amORD-FRA
39h 06m2 stops
$265
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Sat, Sep 21
7:32 am - 4:35 pmORD-HHN
26h 03m2 stops
$267
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Tue, Aug 13
7:32 am - 10:00 pmORD-HHN
31h 28m2 stops
$272
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Tue, Jul 30
9:40 pm - 7:00 pmORD-FRA
14h 20m1 stop
$440LOT
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Wed, Oct 9
9:40 pm - 7:00 pmORD-FRA
14h 20m1 stop
$442LOT
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Tue, Oct 15
6:00 pm - 6:50 pmORD-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
$455TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Jul 28
7:25 pm - 1:00 pmORD-FRA
10h 35m1 stop
$466Icelandair
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Fri, Jul 12
7:25 pm - 1:00 pmORD-FRA
10h 35m1 stop
$473Icelandair
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Tue, Jul 16
6:00 pm - 7:30 pmORD-FRA
18h 30m2 stops
$503TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Oct 14
9:05 am - 10:40 amORD-FRA
18h 35m1 stop
$527Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12
11:05 am - 5:05 pmORD-FRA
23h 00m2 stops
11:35 am - 1:10 pmFRA-ORD
32h 35m1 stop
$658ITA Airways
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 12
7:10 am - 10:40 amORD-FRA
20h 30m2 stops
5:55 pm - 1:10 pmFRA-ORD
26h 15m1 stop
$692ITA Airways
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jul 15
9:25 am - 10:40 amORD-FRA
18h 15m2 stops
5:55 pm - 1:10 pmFRA-ORD
26h 15m1 stop
$768
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
5:00 am - 7:20 amORD-FRA
19h 20m2 stops
5:40 pm - 4:35 pmFRA-ORD
29h 55m2 stops
$1,067
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
6:00 pm - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
21h 20m1 stop
6:05 am - 4:00 pmFRA-ORD
16h 55m1 stop
$1,254TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
6:00 pm - 6:50 pmORD-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
7:40 pm - 4:10 pmFRA-ORD
27h 30m1 stop
$1,294TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
7:45 pm - 2:45 pmORD-FRA
12h 00m1 stop
3:25 pm - 5:55 pmFRA-ORD
33h 30m1 stop
$1,311Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 12
3:45 pm - 10:05 amORD-FRA
11h 20m1 stop
7:15 am - 12:15 pmFRA-ORD
12h 00m1 stop
$1,356Lufthansa
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, Jun 13
7:45 pm - 2:45 pmORD-FRA
12h 00m1 stop
8:30 pm - 5:55 pmFRA-ORD
28h 25m1 stop
$1,399Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, Jun 13
9:30 pm - 12:05 pmORD-FRA
31h 35m1 stop
10:50 am - 12:55 pmFRA-ORD
9h 05mnonstop
$1,563Lufthansa
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 8
3:55 pm - 7:25 amORD-FRA
8h 30mnonstop
10:45 am - 1:25 pmFRA-ORD
9h 40mnonstop
$755Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 20
10:35 pm - 2:20 pmORD-FRA
8h 45mnonstop
10:45 am - 1:25 pmFRA-ORD
9h 40mnonstop
$764Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 20
10:30 pm - 2:05 pmORD-FRA
8h 35mnonstop
5:00 pm - 9:05 pmFRA-ORD
10h 05mnonstop
$765Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 14 - Fri, Nov 1
3:45 pm - 7:20 amORD-FRA
8h 35mnonstop
5:00 pm - 8:05 pmFRA-ORD
10h 05mnonstop
$805Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 7
3:45 pm - 7:20 amORD-FRA
8h 35mnonstop
5:00 pm - 9:05 pmFRA-ORD
10h 05mnonstop
$815Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 17 - Fri, Nov 1
10:30 pm - 2:05 pmORD-FRA
8h 35mnonstop
10:45 am - 2:25 pmFRA-ORD
9h 40mnonstop
$899Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 29
3:10 pm - 6:30 amORD-FRA
8h 20mnonstop
8:40 am - 12:05 pmFRA-ORD
9h 25mnonstop
$965United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 28
3:10 pm - 6:30 amORD-FRA
8h 20mnonstop
12:45 pm - 3:00 pmFRA-ORD
9h 15mnonstop
$1,115United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 22
4:00 pm - 7:20 amORD-FRA
8h 20mnonstop
8:50 am - 11:05 amFRA-ORD
9h 15mnonstop
$1,165United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 25
10:30 pm - 2:05 pmORD-FRA
8h 35mnonstop
8:50 am - 11:05 amFRA-ORD
9h 15mnonstop
$1,238
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Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 30

Flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main cost $508 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $671.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Frankfurt am Main is January, where tickets cost $690 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,340 and $1,164 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago to Frankfurt am Main were found on Scandinavian Airlines ($459) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($509). LOT proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $440.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main. They are Lufthansa and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $640. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Lufthansa.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Frankfurt am Main, with an average flight time of 8h 23m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main take?

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main. The quickest journey takes 8h 15m.

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Cheapest flight

$265
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Frankfurt Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Frankfurt am Main flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main was $265 for a one-way ticket and $459 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt-Hahn.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Frankfurt am Main, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Frankfurt am Main from Chicago?

    Reykjavik is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/21Sat
2 stops
39h 06mORD-FRA
$265
8/13Tue
2 stops
26h 03mORD-HHN
$267
7/30Tue
2 stops
31h 28mORD-HHN
$272
10/9Wed
1 stopLOT
14h 20mORD-FRA
$440
10/15Tue
1 stopLOT
14h 20mORD-FRA
$442
7/28Sun
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 50mORD-FRA
$455
7/12Fri
1 stopIcelandair
10h 35mORD-FRA
$466
7/16Tue
1 stopIcelandair
10h 35mORD-FRA
$473
10/14Mon
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
18h 30mORD-FRA
$503
9/12Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 35mORD-FRA
$527

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/29Wed
multi-stopITA Airways
23h 00mORD-FRA
6/12Wed
multi-stopITA Airways
32h 35mFRA-ORD
$658
5/30Thu
multi-stopITA Airways
20h 30mORD-FRA
7/15Mon
multi-stopITA Airways
26h 15mFRA-ORD
$692
5/31Fri
multi-stop
18h 15mORD-FRA
6/2Sun
multi-stop
26h 15mFRA-ORD
$768
5/30Thu
multi-stop
19h 20mORD-FRA
6/3Mon
multi-stop
29h 55mFRA-ORD
$1,067
5/31Fri
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
21h 20mORD-FRA
6/7Fri
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
16h 55mFRA-ORD
$1,254
5/31Fri
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 50mORD-FRA
6/2Sun
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
27h 30mFRA-ORD
$1,294
5/29Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
12h 00mORD-FRA
6/12Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
33h 30mFRA-ORD
$1,311
5/29Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
11h 20mORD-FRA
6/13Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
12h 00mFRA-ORD
$1,356
5/29Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
12h 00mORD-FRA
6/13Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 25mFRA-ORD
$1,399
5/29Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
31h 35mORD-FRA
6/8Sat
nonstopLufthansa
9h 05mFRA-ORD
$1,563

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