Cheap Flights from ORD to LIN: When to Fly from Chicago to Milan

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to LIN are

• January 1st to April 1st
• October 29th to April 1st (except the weeks of December 17th and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORD to LIN is early November. Prices can be as high as $3840 for Sunday flights during mid October, or as low as $624 for Saturday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Milan

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Milan (LIN) will usually cost between $643 to $1259 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $637. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid October, with an average price of $3813. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $3175 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $841 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to LIN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORD to LIN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORD to LIN flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.12, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Saturday is usually the cheapest day to fly to LIN, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into ORD. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Milan, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Chicago. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $51 (6%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Saturday and returning a week later will cost an average of $873. Return trip prices are from the LIN to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to LIN can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 9 hour 9 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ORD to LIN while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking ORD to LIN

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from ORD to LIN — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to LIN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 22 major airlines flying this route most often: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Alitalia, American, Austrian, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta, easyJet, Finnair, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air UK, SAS, SWISS, Tap Air Portugal, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Milano Linate Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4539 miles or 7305 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to LIN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to LIN flight is about 9 hour 9 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Milan?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 52 available flights from ORD to LIN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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