Cheap flights from Krakow to Chicago from $678 KRK → MDW, ORD
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest return found recently is $678 with LOT Polish, 18 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $678, 18 Mar 2027 to 29 Mar 2027
- Usual return price
- $657 to $736
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $566 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- LOT Polish
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $657 to $736.
Cheapest return found recently
$678
18 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 · LOT Polish
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 6:10 p.m. · Return leaves 9:50 p.m. · 45 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) · overnight connection · 22 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$876
6 Aug 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 · LOT Polish
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 11:55 a.m. · Return leaves 2:30 a.m. · 19 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$678 18 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$566 5 Dec – 16 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $505 to $703.
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 11 departure dates from 21 Nov to 6 Aug 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 11-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
93 fares on 11 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov – 10 Jan 2027 | $578 | SAS Scandinavian | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 13 Dec | $709 | Finnair | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 6 Dec | $635 | Cityjet | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 16 Jan 2027 | $883 | Lufthansa | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 26 Dec | $731 | Lufthansa | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $566 | SAS Scandinavian | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 26 Dec | $741 | Austrian Airlines | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | $678 | LOT Polish | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Aug 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 | $719 | United Airlines | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Aug 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 | $713 | Lufthansa | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 | $785 | SAS Scandinavian | J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $566.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: SAS Scandinavian, Lufthansa, Finnair, Cityjet, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish, United Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Krakow to Chicago
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 18 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Krakow to Chicago?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $621 | $556 | +14% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $566 | $539 | +4% | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $559 | $505 | +2% | 34 |
| 60–89 days | $557 | $525 | +2% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $547 | $530 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 180+ days | $650 | $587 | +19% | 10 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 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 Krakow to Chicago?
The cheapest return found recently is $678 with LOT Polish, 18 Mar 2027 to 29 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $566 with SAS Scandinavian, 5 Dec to 16 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $657 to $736.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Krakow to Chicago?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $566, 5 Dec to 16 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Krakow to Chicago?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Krakow to Chicago?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $876 with LOT Polish, 6 Aug 2027 to 28 Aug 2027, found 6 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Krakow to Chicago?
Between 21 Nov and 6 Aug 2027, SAS Scandinavian has the cheapest return on 3 of the 11 departure dates we hold, Lufthansa on 3 and Finnair 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