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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Salzburg flights are currently cheapest in October.

Chicago to Salzburg: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Salzburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Salzburg.

Chicago to Salzburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,275
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Salzburg: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Salzburg is R 8,364. 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 Chicago to Salzburg. But we found flights with one stop from R 8,364.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Chicago to Salzburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Salzburg is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Salzburg Airport on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Salzburg Airport. 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 Salzburg 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Salzburg is Scandinavian Airlines .

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

  • There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when planning your flight from Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG).

  • W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is located in Salzburg. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Chicago.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to SZG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to SZG that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ORD and SZG include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • You can get to MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to SZG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport flight:

  • Flights that take off from RFD land at their destination as scheduled 76.19% of the time.

  • The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)

Getting from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg

  • W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Salzburg. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.

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

  • R 4,275 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport. Return flights start from R 8,364. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To find cheap flights from Chicago to SZG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.

  • Affordable Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Chicago to SZG.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)

  • August is when most people book flights from Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG). Visit Salzburg in November for a more laid-back experience.

  • The warmest month in Salzburg is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Chicago to SZG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).

More about Salzburg

Explore more of Austria

  • Vienna is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Salzburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

  • Graz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg. No trip is complete without experiencing Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.

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