Cheap Flights from Chicago to Barcelona
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Barcelona
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Barcelona? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Barcelona vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–18,750 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Barcelona for specific travel dates.
2026-11-17
ORD - BCN
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 12,000 Pts + $180.8
2026-11-07
ORD - BCN
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 12,000 Pts + $181.3
2026-11-17
ORD - BCN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $152.3
2026-11-16
ORD - BCN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.5
2026-11-05
ORD - BCN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.6
2026-11-07
ORD - BCN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.6
Chicago to Barcelona flight facts
Distance
4,414 mi
7,103 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 9h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+7h
Barcelona is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Barcelona
BCN · Barcelona Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Palma de Mallorca · Palma de Mallorca is 125 mi from Barcelona
Flights Chicago - Valencia · Valencia is 184 mi from Barcelona
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Barcelona
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - BCN
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 60,000 Pts + $353.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - BCN
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 70,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ORD - BCN
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 70,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - BCN
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 70,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - BCN
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 70,000 Pts + $29
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - BCN
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 128,000 Pts + $353.3
Selected hotels for your next stay
Barcelona (Spain)
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
From 15,000 Pts or $203
Girona (Spain)
Hotel Palau Fugit, an SLH Hotel
From 70,000 Pts or $298
Barcelona (Spain)
Claris Hotel and Spa(SLH)
From 80,000 Pts or $183
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Barcelona depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Barcelona.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Barcelona.
Chicago and Barcelona are about 4,414 miles (7,103 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,414-mile straight-line distance takes about 9h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Barcelona is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Barcelona: Barcelona Intl (BCN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Barcelona, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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