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Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Cluj-Napoca to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Zurich, about 12h 26m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 26m
CLJCHIMUC

Cluj-Napoca to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey12h 26mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Cluj-Napoca to Chicago

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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CLJ Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon14:00 CLJ14:35 MUC1h 25m connection16:00 MUC18:26 CHILufthansa
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 26m
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CLJ Zurich (ZRH) CHI
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Thu10:45 CLJ11:40 ZRH1h 35m connection13:15 ZRH15:49 CHISWISS
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 04m
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CLJ Dublin (DUB) CHI
Leg 1: HiSky, Ryanair · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus
Tue12:15 CLJ13:39 DUB3h 21m connection17:00 DUB19:05 CHIRyanair + Aer Lingus
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 50m
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4
CLJ Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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CLJ Warsaw (WAW) CHI
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 41m
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CLJ Rome (FCO) CHI
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 31m
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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
8,056 km5,003 miles
Journey time
12h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hChicago vs Cluj-Napoca
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
CLJ → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cluj-Napoca to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Zurich and Dublin. 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 Cluj-Napoca to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,056 km.
Where do you change planes between Cluj-Napoca and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Dublin (DUB) and Istanbul (IST). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cluj-Napoca and Chicago?
Cluj-Napoca: Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Cluj-Napoca.

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