What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Romania?

Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Romania

What airlines fly to Romania?

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and LOT are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Romania from Illinois according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Romania. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Romania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Romania?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Romania are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Romania?

As of August 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Romania.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Romania?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Romania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Romania?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Romania can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Romania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7:20 pm - 12:10 pmORD-OTP

32h 50m1 stop

8:20 pm - 4:45 pmOTP-ORD

28h 25m1 stop

$468Scandinavian Airlines

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Mon, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 13

7:15 pm - 8:00 pmORD-OTP

16h 45m1 stop

9:50 pm - 4:10 pmOTP-ORD

26h 20m1 stop

$478Scandinavian Airlines

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Tue, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 17

11:45 pm - 9:05 amORD-CLJ

25h 20m1 stop

9:55 am - 9:40 amCLJ-ORD

31h 45m1 stop

$494Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15

11:45 pm - 9:05 amORD-CLJ

25h 20m1 stop

9:10 pm - 5:55 pmCLJ-ORD

28h 45m1 stop

$503Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 23

3:55 pm - 1:30 amORD-OTP

25h 35m2 stops

7:40 am - 7:30 pmOTP-ORD

19h 50m2 stops

$517

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 16

9:40 pm - 1:50 amORD-OTP

20h 10m1 stop

5:35 am - 3:10 pmOTP-ORD

17h 35m1 stop

$545LOT

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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 16

5:20 pm - 12:30 pmORD-OTP

12h 10m1 stop

5:55 am - 1:10 pmOTP-ORD

15h 15m1 stop

$560

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 9

5:10 pm - 1:50 pmORD-OTP

12h 40m1 stop

5:35 am - 12:05 pmOTP-ORD

14h 30m1 stop

$567LOT

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Mon, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 14

9:50 pm - 6:30 pmORD-OTP

12h 40m1 stop

5:55 am - 1:10 pmOTP-ORD

15h 15m1 stop

$569Lufthansa

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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 15

9:50 pm - 6:30 pmORD-OTP

12h 40m1 stop

2:50 pm - 8:05 pmOTP-ORD

13h 15m1 stop

$580Lufthansa

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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 22

Turkish Airlines flights from Illinois to Romania

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Illinois to Romania flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Oct 8

ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

CLJ9:05 amCluj Napoca

Oct 15

CLJ9:55 amCluj Napoca

31h 45m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$494

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 15

ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

CLJ9:05 amCluj Napoca

Sep 23

CLJ9:10 pmCluj Napoca

28h 45m

1 stop

ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$503

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 10

ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 25m

1 stop

OTP8:10 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

Oct 15

OTP9:45 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

19h 55m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$506

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Air Canada flights from Illinois to Romania

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Air Canada

Dec 1

ORD12:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 40m

2 stops

OTP6:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Dec 13

OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

37h 23m

2 stops

ORD11:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$584

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Air Canada

Nov 29

ORD12:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 25m

2 stops

OTP2:15 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Dec 14

OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

37h 23m

2 stops

ORD11:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$588

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Air Canada

Jan 9

ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 35m

2 stops

OTP6:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Jan 16

OTP5:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl

17h 00m

2 stops

ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$592

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ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

7:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 12/13

8:20 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$468

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

7:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 10/17

9:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$478

ChicagoCluj Napoca

ORD - CLJ

ORDCLJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

11:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 20m

Cluj Napoca

Wed 10/15

9:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

$494

ChicagoCluj Napoca

ORD - CLJ

ORDCLJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

11:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 20m

Cluj Napoca

Tue 9/23

9:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$503

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

3:55 pm-1:30 am

2 stops25h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 12/16

7:40 am-7:30 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$517

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

9:40 pm-1:50 am

1 stop20h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 9/16

5:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$545

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

5:20 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 11/9

5:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$560

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

5:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 9/14

5:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$567

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

9:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 12/15

5:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$569

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

9:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 12/22

2:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$580

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Romania

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Romania?

The cheapest month to fly to Romania from Illinois is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $586, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Romania during the month of February, then departing from Illinois during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $616.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Romania?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Romania is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $718. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $931. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Romania.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Romania?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Romania is in the morning. Flights from Illinois to Romania during this time can be as low as $607. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $915. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Romania?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Romania from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Romania for around $729 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Romania from Illinois for as low as $634 on momondo.

Cheap Illinois to Romania flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Illinois to Romania

Best Price Found	$222
Fastest flight time	11h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Romania	7 airports

The best one-way flight to Romania from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $222. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Romania found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $468.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Romania takes 11h 20m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to Romania. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Suceava Salcea Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cluj Napoca Airport.

There are 7 airports near Romania: Cluj Napoca (CLJ), Timisoara (TSR), Oradea (OMR), Suceava Salcea (SCV), Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), Iasi (IAS), Sibiu (SBZ)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Romania?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Romania are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Romania?
As of August 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Romania.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Romania?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Romania.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Romania?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Romania can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Romania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Romania

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Illinois to Romania with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,465 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $500	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,692 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $503	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,932 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $517	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 824 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $534	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,105 reviews	Search LOT flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $544	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,251 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $545	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,296 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $580	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,466 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom $582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,381 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $588	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,917 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Illinois to Romania?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Romania from Illinois.

Can I find flights from Illinois to Romania with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Romania from Illinois which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Illinois to Romania?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Romania from Illinois.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Illinois to Romania right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Romania, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Romania from Illinois and alert you when they change.