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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Salzburg to Chicago? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.£600 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Salzburg on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From £600, select.
Fri, 13 JunSZG - ORD with Lufthansa
1 stop
Tue, 17 JunORD - SZG with Air Canada
1 stop
from £600
Chicago.£624 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Dec, returning Mon, 29 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Salzburg on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 29 Dec, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From £624, select.
Mon, 22 DecSZG - ORD with Lufthansa
1 stop
Mon, 29 DecORD - SZG with Lufthansa
1 stop
from £624
Chicago.£691 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Salzburg on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From £691, select.
Sat, 26 JulSZG - ORD with Lufthansa
1 stop
Sat, 2 AugORD - SZG with Lufthansa
1 stop
from £691
Chicago.£764 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul, returning Sat, 19 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Salzburg on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Salzburg.Price includes taxes and charges.From £764, select.
Sat, 12 JulSZG - ORD with Lufthansa
1 stop
Sat, 19 JulORD - SZG with Lufthansa
1 stop
from £764
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Salzburg to Chicago found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

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Alternative Salzburg to Chicago routes

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Salzburg to Chicago: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£600
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Salzburg to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Salzburg to Chicago is £600. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Salzburg to Chicago. But we found flights with one or more stops from £600.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Salzburg to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Salzburg to Chicago is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Salzburg Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 15.8 miles away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from £600.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Salzburg Airport to Chicago on Friday, 13 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Salzburg Airport and Chicago. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Flying from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is located in Salzburg. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is six hours behind Salzburg.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your SZG to Chicago flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Travelling from central Salzburg to SZG takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 2 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a hotel near SZG? If you're boarding an early flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

    • Best Western Plus Amedia Art Salzburg

    • a&o Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

    • MEININGER Hotel Salzburg City Centre

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport, 65.75% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Chicago

  • £377 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago flight. A return plane ticket right now is £600. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SZG to Chicago if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.

  • Finding cheap tickets from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across each month and walk away with an epic deal.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from SZG to Chicago couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The distance from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 25 miles. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 55 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:

    • Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago OHare Airport

    • Hilton Chicago OHare Airport

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago OHare Airport-Rosemont

  • Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • Booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from SZG to Chicago can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • The centre of Chicago is around 12 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). After your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places to rest your head close to MDW. Kick back and get cosy after your SZG to Chicago flight at any of these perfectly located options:

    • Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport S by IHG

    • Carlton Inn Midway

    • Skylark Motel

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.

  • Score the best price by reserving your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

  • Chicago Midway International Airport is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Hop off your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago and head for your hotel or jump right into exploring. The centre of Chicago is around 85 miles from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to reach driving.

  • The journey will take about 4 hours 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by staying at a hotel near RFD after your SZG to Chicago flight. Recover from a day of travel or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:

    • OYO Hotel at Chicago Rockford International Airport, IL

    • Hotel Weston Rfd

    • Super 8 by Wyndham Rockford South

  • Start your travels without stressing over how to reach your destination with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. You can book with trusted names here like Budget, Alamo and National.

  • If you're hoping for a certain type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Book your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • Travel to Chicago during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SZG to Chicago around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Chicago

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago:

    • Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile

    • Warwick Allerton Chicago

    • The Whitehall Hotel - BW Premier Collection

  • Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are a couple of top attractions to put on your Chicago itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

Explore more of United States

  • Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chicago. Around 280 miles away to the south-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 160 miles south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among its highlights.

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