Cheap flights from Dublin to Chicago from £262

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUB — CHI
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Chicago are usually found in November or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Dublin to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dublin to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 February 2026.

Thu 16/412:40
DUB
-
ORD
1 stop33h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 20/419:15
ORD
-
DUB
1 stop17h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/2£320
Wed 13/509:30
DUB
-
ORD
Nonstop8h 00m
Finnair
Tue 26/522:25
ORD
-
DUB
Nonstop7h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 17/2£329
Mon 26/1019:05
DUB
-
ORD
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/1119:20
ORD
-
DUB
1 stop34h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/2£334
Fri 22/509:30
DUB
-
ORD
Nonstop8h 00m
Finnair
Tue 2/611:40
ORD
-
DUB
1 stop16h 05m
Finnair
Deal found 17/2£341
Tue 31/310:30
DUB
-
ORD
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/422:30
ORD
-
DUB
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£345
Fri 15/509:30
DUB
-
ORD
Nonstop8h 00m
Finnair
Mon 25/522:25
ORD
-
DUB
Nonstop7h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 17/2£346
Wed 27/509:30
DUB
-
ORD
Nonstop8h 00m
Finnair
Sun 7/622:25
ORD
-
DUB
Nonstop7h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 15/2£347
Wed 22/409:30
DUB
-
ORD
1 stop16h 27m
Finnair
Sun 26/412:30
ORD
-
DUB
1 stop15h 15m
Finnair
Deal found 17/2£352
Thu 9/409:30
DUB
-
ORD
1 stop16h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/422:30
ORD
-
DUB
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£354
Mon 23/205:55
DUB
-
MDW
2 stops18h 45m
Delta
Tue 3/318:20
MDW
-
DUB
2 stops15h 25m
Delta
Deal found 16/2£392
Fri 27/205:55
DUB
-
MDW
2 stops18h 45m
Delta
Sun 8/314:05
MDW
-
DUB
1 stop12h 40m
Delta
Deal found 18/2£393
Thu 26/205:55
DUB
-
MDW
2 stops17h 42m
Delta
Wed 4/312:45
MDW
-
DUB
1 stop13h 00m
Delta
Deal found 17/2£394

Find flight deals from Dublin to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dublin (DUB) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£320

One-way from

£262

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£459

Good round-trip deal

£521 or less

Good one-way deal

£347 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 16/4-20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Dublin to Chicago
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Dublin to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dublin to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dublin to Chicago (CHI).

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dublin to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dublin to Chicago that are best for you.

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Dublin

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DublinChicago

DUB - ORD

DUBORD

Dublin

Wed 27/5

09:30-11:30

Nonstop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

22:25-11:50

Nonstop7h 25m

£345

DublinChicago

DUB - ORD

DUBORD

Dublin

Fri 22/5

09:30-11:30

Nonstop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/5

22:25-11:50

Nonstop7h 25m

£346

DublinChicago

DUB - ORD

DUBORD

Dublin

Fri 15/5

09:30-11:30

Nonstop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/5

22:25-11:50

Nonstop7h 25m

£346

DublinChicago

DUB - ORD

DUBORD

Dublin

Wed 22/4

09:30-19:57

1 stop16h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

12:30-09:45

1 stop15h 15m

£352

DublinChicago

DUB - ORD

DUBORD

Dublin

Sat 28/2

05:55-20:44

2 stops20h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

08:55-07:45

1 stop17h 50m

£394

DublinChicago

DUB - MDW

DUBMDW

Dublin

Sun 1/3

05:55-17:37

2 stops17h 42m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/3

14:05-07:45

1 stop12h 40m

£394

DublinChicago

DUB - MDW

DUBMDW

Dublin

Fri 6/3

05:55-17:37

2 stops17h 42m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/3

13:10-08:45

2 stops14h 35m

£395

DublinChicago

DUB - MDW

DUBMDW

Dublin

Sat 28/2

05:55-16:14

2 stops16h 19m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/3

18:34-16:20

2 stops16h 46m

£395

DublinChicago

DUB - ORD

DUBORD

Dublin

Thu 5/3

08:50-18:59

2 stops16h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

13:57-08:05

2 stops13h 08m

£396

DublinChicago

DUB - ORD

DUBORD

Dublin

Sun 1/3

05:55-17:43

2 stops17h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

17:50-12:40

2 stops13h 50m

£396

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Best time to book a flight from Dublin to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dublin to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dublin to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dublin to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Dublin to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dublin to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Chicago (average of £312). Flying from Dublin to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £471). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUB to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Dublin to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dublin to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Dublin to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Dublin to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 February 2026.

The most flights from DUB to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dublin to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from Dublin to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Dublin to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dublin to Chicago?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dublin to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £278.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dublin to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dublin to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dublin to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dublin to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 59m.

How often are flights from Dublin to Chicago delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Dublin and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dublin to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dublin to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, Aer Lingus have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 18 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dublin to Chicago, such as Finnair, United Airlines, andAer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dublin to Chicago?

    For a flight from Dublin to Chicago, you will be flying from Dublin. Dublin (DUB) is just 5.7 mi from the center of the city. Dublin is the only Dublin airport and it handles 9 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chicago from Dublin on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Dublin to Chicago?

    For as low as £345, Finnair can have you in Chicago from Dublin in 8h. There are 3661 mi between Dublin and Chicago. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at £295, Icelandair will fly you from Dublin to Chicago and back. In addition to Icelandair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Aer Lingus - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £320 and £341, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dublin to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dublin to Chicago are Austrian Airlines (85%), Brussels Airlines (85%) and United Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dublin to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Dublin to Chicago is £253. On average you can expect to pay £905. The most popular route, (Dublin - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £387.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dublin to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dublin to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dublin to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dublin to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dublin to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dublin to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dublin to Chicago?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Chicago (average of £312). Flying from Dublin to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £471). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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IcelandairCheapest£295Average£336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£320Average£428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£341Average£476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£350Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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