International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Mumbai
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). 8,043 miles, 15h 30m nonstop.
ORD to BOM at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,043 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 15h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AA1 airlineAmerican
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 10h 30m aheadMumbai vs Chicago
Chicago to Mumbai
Round trips from $532
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Mumbai
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 19 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, ANC · first checked bag from $35
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, SEA, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA · first checked bag from $75
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN, SFO, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- Only American flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through SEA or NRT is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $532; September 2026 is the most expensive at $670 and up, a difference of $138 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Mumbai is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 11 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to MumbaiChicago to Mumbai: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Mumbai?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Mumbai (BOM) takes about 15h 30m gate to gate, covering 8,043 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to BOM?
American Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Mumbai (BOM), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through SEA, NRT and TPE.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mumbai?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Mumbai (BOM), starting at $532 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Mumbai flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Mumbai?
Mumbai is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and BOM on Asia/Kolkata time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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