About this route
Airlines serving both Chicago and Frankfurt include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and 16 more. We don't publish an award chart for this city pair yet, so use the search tool below to check live award pricing and availability across every program that flies it.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both ORD and FRA, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Cathay Pacific
CX
Etihad Airways
EY
Japan Airlines
JL
JetBlue
B6
United Airlines
UA
TAP Air Portugal
TP
Condor
DE
Aer Lingus
EI
Alaska Airlines
AS
American Airlines
AA
Emirates
EK
LATAM Airlines
LA
Turkish Airlines
TK
ANA
NH
Lufthansa
LH
Air France
AF
KLM
KL
When award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
- Compare programs before transferring — prices vary significantly between loyalty currencies
- Check our search tool for real-time Chicago to Frankfurt award availability
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Frequently asked questions
Which loyalty programs can I use for ORD to FRA?
We don't publish an award chart for ORD–FRA yet, so search the route to see which programs price it and what they charge. Most major programs accept transfers from Amex, Chase and Capital One, so the currency you hold is rarely the constraint — availability is.
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