Flights from Chicago to Rome/Fiumicino from US$ 630.99

For flights from Chicago (ORD) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO), lower fares are concentrated from January to mid-March and again in November, when demand for travel to Italy is lower than in peak summer. Outside these months, prices rise significantly around late spring, summer, and major holidays. Within the cheaper periods, Thursday departures are priced lower than Sunday departures on this route. Exact prices still depend on the chosen travel dates and booking situation.

Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) with Condor are offered with at least one change of planes rather than a single nonstop flight. On a routing via New York (JFK) and Frankfurt (FRA), the flight from Chicago to New York takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, the long-haul flight from New York to Frankfurt takes about 7 hours 45 minutes, and the onward flight from Frankfurt to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes; on a routing via Boston (BOS) and Frankfurt (FRA), the flight from Chicago to Boston is around 2 hours 30 minutes, followed by about 7 hours from Boston to Frankfurt and about 1 hour 45 minutes onward to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO).

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Economy Class includes a complimentary Taste the World Standard Menu meal and a snack, along with free soft and hot drinks. On the same long-haul flight, Premium Economy Class includes enhanced Classic Premium Menu meals with additional comfort compared with Economy. Business Class on this long-haul leg includes Taste the World Gourmet Menu multi-course meals with a wider choice of drinks. The onward European connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) follows a short- or medium-haul service concept, and onboard amenities and catering on that flight differ from the long-haul part of the journey.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business Class offers a lie-flat seat with 180° recline and a bed length of about 6 ft 6 in, each with direct aisle access. Seats include a large personal 17.3" 4K screen, power outlet and USB ports, plus a high-quality travel kit and noise-reducing headphones. Business Class passengers on this long-haul part of the journey are served Taste the World Gourmet Menu meals with a multi-course service and an extended drinks selection. Baggage benefits on long-haul flights include an increased Baggage allowance, with routes to and from the USA and Canada including 2 checked bags at 32 kg each and one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg free of charge (registration required), as well as increased cabin baggage of 16 kg. The connecting flight within Europe to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) is shorter and follows a different Business Class concept with a reduced service compared with the long-haul part.

Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) with Condor are sold with a connection via Europe rather than as nonstop flights. In the summer season, the Condor-operated long-haul flight used for this routing across the Atlantic operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and in the winter season it operates on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

On Condor’s long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, FlyConnect Wi-Fi is offered in all travel classes for an additional fee. Different data packages are available, so passengers can choose options suited to messaging, browsing, or heavier use. Streaming and high-data activities can be limited by the chosen package and network performance in flight. The onward connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) is a separate short-haul flight, and onboard Wi-Fi service on that leg can differ from the long-haul flight.

Extra legroom seats can be reserved on the long-haul flight from Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA), for example in rows with more space such as emergency exit rows, for an additional fee. These seats are offered within Economy Class and Premium Economy to provide more legroom than standard seats. Business class already includes significantly more space with fully reclining seats, so separate extra-legroom reservations are not needed in that cabin. On the shorter European connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO), seat reservation options exist as well, but the exact extra-legroom offering and seat layout differ from the long-haul Airbus A330-900neo.

For the route from Chicago (ORD) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO), there is no single specific booking month that is always the cheapest; instead, lower fares are linked more to how far in advance you book than to a particular calendar month. For standard travel on this route, prices are lower when tickets are booked about 6 to 9 weeks before departure instead of very close to the travel date. For peak summer and major holiday periods between Chicago and Rome/Fiumicino (FCO), booking around 12 to 16 weeks in advance helps secure more favorable prices. Actual fares still depend on the exact travel dates and remaining seats on each flight.

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 provides ergonomically designed seats and a complimentary Taste the World Standard Menu meal and snack on long-haul flights. Premium Economy Class adds more space and comfort, an increased baggage allowance compared with Economy, and upgraded Classic Premium Menu meals. Business Class includes lie-flat seats with direct aisle access, a larger personal screen, an enhanced Taste the World Gourmet Menu, and additional baggage and service benefits. On the shorter connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO), travel classes and comfort features follow a short- or medium-haul concept and differ from the long-haul product.

Baggage policies for flights from Chicago (ORD) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) with Condor depend on the selected travel class and fare. On long-haul flights between the USA and Europe, Economy and Premium Economy fares include at least one piece of checked baggage, with Premium Economy offering a higher free baggage allowance than Economy. Business Class on long-haul routes to and from the USA and Canada includes an increased free baggage allowance, with 2 checked bags at 32 kg each and an increased cabin baggage allowance of 16 kg. In addition, Business Class passengers can take one piece of Sports equipment up to 30 kg free of charge, provided it is registered no later than 8 hours before departure, while other passengers can book sports equipment and additional baggage for a fee. If the journey includes domestic or European connecting flights operated by partner airlines, baggage rules on those flights can differ from the Condor long-haul part.