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Connecting route · United States → Bosnia and Herzegovina

Flights from Chicago to Sarajevo

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Sarajevo. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Zurich, about 12h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 29m
CHISJJFRA

Chicago to Sarajevo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Sarajevo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) SJJ
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~12h 29m
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CHI Zurich (ZRH) SJJ
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~12h 29m
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CHI Vienna (VIE) SJJ
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 34m
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CHI Belgrade (BEG) SJJ
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 46m
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CHI Warsaw (WAW) SJJ
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 05m
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CHI Istanbul (IST) SJJ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 40m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,972 km4,951 miles
Journey time
12h 29mestimate
Time difference
+7hSarajevo vs Chicago
Currency in Sarajevo
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → SJJ

Flights from Chicago to Sarajevo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Sarajevo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Zurich and Vienna. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sarajevo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,972 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Sarajevo?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH), Vienna (VIE) and Belgrade (BEG). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Sarajevo?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Sarajevo: Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sarajevo?
Sarajevo is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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