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Flights from Sarajevo to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Sarajevo to Chicago. 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
SJJCHIFRA

Sarajevo to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey12h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Sarajevo 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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SJJ Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 29m
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2
SJJ Zurich (ZRH) CHI
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 29m
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3
SJJ Vienna (VIE) CHI
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 34m
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4
SJJ Belgrade (BEG) CHI
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 46m
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SJJ Warsaw (WAW) CHI
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 05m
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SJJ Istanbul (IST) CHI
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
-7hChicago vs Sarajevo
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
SJJ → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Sarajevo to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sarajevo to Chicago?
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 Sarajevo to Chicago?
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 Sarajevo and Chicago?
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 Sarajevo and Chicago?
Sarajevo: Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Sarajevo and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Sarajevo.

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