International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Vienna
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE). 4,702 miles, 9h 5m nonstop.
ORD to VIE at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,702 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAOS3 airlinesAmerican, United, Austrian
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadVienna vs Chicago
Chicago to Vienna
Round trips from $333
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Vienna
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 20 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX · first checked bag from $35
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SLC, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)B61 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United and Austrian all fly ORD to VIE nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $333; September 2026 is the most expensive at $454 and up, a difference of $121 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Vienna is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to ViennaChicago to Vienna: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Vienna?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Vienna (VIE) takes about 9h 5m gate to gate, covering 4,702 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to VIE?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Austrian Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Vienna (VIE), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through JFK, LHR and OSL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Vienna?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Vienna (VIE), starting at $333 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Vienna flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Vienna?
Vienna is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and VIE on Europe/Vienna time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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