Flights from Chicago to Munich from US$ 607.99

For flights from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC), the lowest fares cluster around travel in late January through early March, when demand on this route is reduced. November, excluding major holiday periods, also shows lower pricing compared with peak summer travel. For this route, Tuesday and Wednesday departures are priced lower than weekend flights in many cases. Booking around four to six months before departure aligns well with these lower-priced periods.

Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC) require connections. The long-haul flight from the US East Coast to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 7 hours and 45 minutes via New York (JFK) or about 7 hours via Boston (BOS), and the onward flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC) adds about 1 hour of flying time.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Economy Class passengers are served a complimentary Taste the World Standard Menu meal along with a snack, and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks are included. Premium Economy Class on the long-haul flight features upgraded Taste the World Premium Menus, enhanced snacks, and additional complimentary beverages. Business Class on this long-haul flight includes multi-course Taste the World Gourmet Menus with an elevated selection of drinks. Onboard amenities and catering on the connecting flights between Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) and on the domestic flight from Chicago (ORD) to the East Coast follow separate short- or medium-haul concepts and can differ from the long-haul service.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business Class provides a separate cabin with a spacious seat that converts into a bed-like sleeping position, a large personal 4K screen with Premium Entertainment, and an upgraded Taste the World Gourmet Menu with several courses and a wide choice of drinks. Business Class passengers on this long-haul flight also benefit from higher checked baggage allowances on US routes, increased cabin baggage, lounge access at participating airports, priority services at check-in, security, boarding, and baggage handling, as well as an amenity kit and additional comfort items on board. Prime Seats in the front Business Class rows on the A330-900neo can be reserved for even more space and extra features on some flights. Onboard services in Business Class on the shorter connecting flights between Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) and on the domestic flight from Chicago (ORD) to the East Coast follow short- or medium-haul concepts and differ from the long-haul Business Class experience.

Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC) are offered with connections via New York (JFK) or Boston (BOS) and Frankfurt (FRA). In the summer season, itineraries using Condor’s long-haul flight to Frankfurt (FRA) are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, while in the winter season they operate on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Wi-Fi is offered through the FlyConnect service, which provides separate packages for messaging and for broader internet use that can be purchased on board. In addition to internet access, FlyConnect gives access to extra digital content such as e-magazines and other information via a personal device. Personal seatback screens on the A330-900neo also offer an extensive entertainment library that is available independently of the Wi-Fi connection. Onboard amenities and any wireless services on the connecting flights between Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) and on the domestic flight from Chicago (ORD) to the East Coast may differ and can follow the concept of the operating airline and aircraft type.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, three travel classes are offered: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class. Economy Class includes a personal screen with Premium Inflight entertainment, the Taste the World Standard Menu with a snack, and a standard seat with adjustable headrest. Premium Economy Class on this long-haul flight adds more legroom and seat recline, an upgraded meal concept with Premium Menus, extra comfort items such as an enhanced travel kit, and additional drinks and services. Business Class offers a separate quiet cabin, a seat that converts into a bed-like sleeping surface, Taste the World Gourmet Menus, premium drinks, and extended ground services such as lounge access and priority handling. On the shorter connecting flights between Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) and on the flight from Chicago (ORD) to the East Coast, cabin classes and service concepts can differ from the long-haul setup.

On the long-haul portion of the journey between Chicago (ORD) and Munich (MUC) via Frankfurt (FRA), checked and cabin baggage allowances depend on the travel class and fare. In Economy fares on US long-haul routes, passengers have 1 × 23 kg of free checked baggage included on zone 5 flights, plus 8 kg of cabin baggage, with exact entitlements varying by Economy fare type. long-haul Business Class includes a higher Baggage allowance on US routes, with zone 5 allowing 2 × 32 kg of checked baggage and increased cabin baggage of 16 kg. Sports equipment can be transported, and one piece of sports baggage up to 66 lb is free for travelers in Business Class or with an Activity Card, provided it is registered in advance; dimensions and exact conditions depend on the type of equipment. Baggage rules on the shorter connecting flights between Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) and on the US domestic flight from Chicago (ORD) to the East Coast are aligned with the long-haul ticket but handling and service at the airport can differ by operating airline.

Condor does not operate a nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC). The journey combines a domestic US flight from Chicago (ORD) to an East Coast gateway such as New York (JFK) or Boston (BOS), a Condor long-haul flight from that gateway to Frankfurt (FRA), and a short flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC).

Passengers traveling from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC) on Condor’s long-haul route via Frankfurt (FRA) can request an upgrade from Economy Class to Premium Economy Class or Business class on the long-haul A330-900neo flight, subject to seat availability and the originally booked fare. Upgrade options can be offered during online check-in, through customer service channels, or at the airport counter, and they may also be available via an auction-based system such as the SeatBoost app on some long-haul flights. When an upgrade is confirmed, the higher cabin’s onboard services and baggage allowances apply on the upgraded long-haul flight, while the cabins and services on the shorter connecting flights between Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) and on the domestic flight from Chicago (ORD) to the East Coast can differ and follow the concept of the operating airline.