Cheap flights from Chicago to Krakow from $803 ORD → KRK
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
The cheapest return found recently is $803 with Icelandair, 9 May 2027 – 16 May 2027, found 22 hours ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $803, 9 May 2027 to 16 May 2027
- Usual return price
- $849 to $1,183
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $680 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- LOT Polish
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $849 to $1,183.
Cheapest return found recently
$803
9 May 2027 – 16 May 2027 · Icelandair
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Leaves 7:25 p.m. · Return leaves 2:25 p.m. · 29 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops · via Keflavik International Airport (KEF), Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again
found 22 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$999
9 May 2027 – 16 May 2027 · LOT Polish
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Leaves 9:50 p.m. · Return leaves 10:10 p.m. · 19 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 22 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$803 9 May 2027 – 16 May 2027found 22 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$680 30 Dec – 11 Jan 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $469 to $905.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 18 Dec to 9 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 9 May 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
32 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $1,213 | Icelandair | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $1,187 | Porter Airlines Canada | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) | out 3 stops, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $1,171 | Aer Lingus | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $985 | Finnair | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $680 | Icelandair | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 May 2027 – 16 May 2027 | $803 | Icelandair | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 22 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $680.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Icelandair, Porter Airlines Canada, Aer Lingus, Finnair.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Krakow
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 9 May 2027 – 16 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Krakow?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (42 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $727 | $608 | +7% | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $680 | $469 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 60–89 days | $715 | $680 | +5% | 17 |
| 180+ days | $787 | $668 | +16% | 16 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 9 May 2027 – 16 May 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Krakow?
The cheapest return found recently is $803 with Icelandair, 9 May 2027 to 16 May 2027, found 22 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $680 with Icelandair, 30 Dec to 11 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $849 to $1,183.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Krakow?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $680, 30 Dec to 11 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Krakow?
In 42 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Krakow?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $999 with LOT Polish, 9 May 2027 to 16 May 2027, found 22 hours ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Krakow?
Between 18 Dec and 9 May 2027, Icelandair has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Porter Airlines Canada on 1 and Aer Lingus on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work