Flights from Chicago to Hamburg from US$ 619.99

For flights from Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM), the lowest prices occur in January, February and November, when demand on this route is lower. Within those months, Thursday departures are cheaper than Sunday departures. Travelers who focus on these months and a Thursday departure have a better chance of securing lower fares to Hamburg (HAM).

The journey from Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM) with Condor and partners requires connections, currently routed via New York (JFK) and Frankfurt (FRA). On this routing, the overnight long-haul flight from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 8 hours, and the additional flights between Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK), Frankfurt (FRA) and Hamburg (HAM) add several more hours of flying.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Economy Class passengers receive a complimentary Taste the World Standard Menu and a snack, plus free soft and hot drinks throughout the flight. This long-haul service forms the core of the connection from Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM), with travelers joining it after a domestic flight in the United States. Additional snacks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on the long-haul leg. Onboard amenities and catering on the shorter flights between Chicago (ORD), Frankfurt (FRA) and Hamburg (HAM) can differ from the long-haul service.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business Class offers fully flat seats with about 180° recline, direct aisle access and large personal 4K screens. Business Class passengers on this long-haul part of the journey are served Taste the World Gourmet Menu dining with several courses, an extensive selection of drinks including a welcome drink, premium snacks and a high-quality amenity kit with cosmetic products. The fare includes increased checked baggage (on long-haul routes in zone 5 between the USA and Europe 2 × 32 kg plus one sports equipment item up to 30 kg with registration), a 16 kg cabin baggage allowance, lounge access at participating airports and priority services on the ground. This long-haul Business Class product is the main service element on the Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM) journey, while the shorter connecting flights between Chicago (ORD), Frankfurt (FRA) and Hamburg (HAM) follow a different, short- or medium-haul concept and do not match the full long-haul Business Class offer.

Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM) are offered as connections with Condor and partner airlines, using Frankfurt (FRA) as the main European gateway. In the summer season, these connections operate on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, while in the winter season no Condor or Condor-partner flights on this route are available.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, FlyConnect Wi‑Fi is available for a fee, with different data packages that can be purchased on board. This long-haul flight is the central part of the connection between Chicago (ORD) and Hamburg (HAM). Onboard amenities and services on the shorter connecting flights between Chicago (ORD), Frankfurt (FRA) and Hamburg (HAM) can differ from the long-haul part of the journey, and internet access is not guaranteed on those legs.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo and used as the main part of the Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM) journey, three travel classes are offered: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class and Business Class. Economy Class features ergonomic, adjustable seats, individual Inflight entertainment screens and a complimentary Taste the World Standard Menu with a snack. Premium Economy Class adds more legroom and recline, a larger personal screen, upgraded meals and increased baggage allowances. Business Class provides fully flat beds with direct aisle access, enhanced Taste the World Gourmet Menu dining, premium entertainment and the most generous baggage and airport services. The shorter connecting flights between Chicago (ORD), Frankfurt (FRA) and Hamburg (HAM) may not offer all three cabins or the same level of onboard service as the long-haul part of the trip.

Baggage rules on flights from Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM) are based on Condor’s long-haul conditions for zone 5 routes between the USA and Europe and differ by travel class and fare. In Economy Class, Economy Classic, Economy Green and Economy Flex fares include 8 kg cabin baggage and a free checked Baggage allowance of 20 kg, which for zone 5 is provided as 1 × 23 kg on the long-haul part of the trip, while the Economy fare without checked baggage includes only 8 kg cabin baggage (small bag) and no free checked baggage. Premium Economy Class on long-haul flights includes 10 kg cabin baggage and, for zone 5, 1 × 32 kg checked baggage. Business Class on long-haul flights includes 16 kg cabin baggage, checked baggage of 30 kg in general and, for zone 5, 2 × 32 kg checked baggage plus one sports equipment item up to 30 kg with registration. Rules and allowances on partner-operated flights between Chicago (ORD) and the Condor long-haul departure point in the United States can differ from Condor’s own baggage conditions.

For flights from Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM), the most favorable time to book is around two months before departure. This booking window aligns well with the lower-priced travel months of January, February and November on this route. Booking only a short time before departure is linked to higher prices compared with planning a couple of months ahead.

Condor does not operate a nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Hamburg (HAM). Journeys on this route combine Condor flights with partner-operated flights and involve changes of planes, using Frankfurt (FRA) as the main European gateway.