International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Paris
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). 4,141 miles, 8h nonstop.
ORD to CDG at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,141 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 8hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAASAF4 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 7all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadParis vs Chicago
Chicago to Paris
Round trips from $348
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 10.
Cheapest month: February 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 Paris
4 airlines fly nonstop with 7 departures a day combined, plus 18 more with one stop.
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, SLC, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports and Paris 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
Other arrival airports near Paris
Tips for this route
- American, United, Alaska and Air France all fly ORD to CDG nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $348; September 2026 is the most expensive at $449 and up, a difference of $101 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Friday 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.
- Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Paris: Museums, markets and the best walking city on earth
Paris has nonstops from about 20 US cities, mostly into Charles de Gaulle, with Air France, Delta, United, American and French bee competing on price. The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, neighborhood markets and café life reward a long weekend or a week.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October are mild and pleasant. July–August is warm and many locals leave (some restaurants close); November–March is cool and gray with the best fares.
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Search Chicago to ParisChicago to Paris: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Paris?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG) takes about 8h gate to gate, covering 4,141 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to CDG?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air France operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG), with 7 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through JFK, BOS and YYZ.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Paris?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG), starting at $348 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Paris 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 Paris?
Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and CDG on Europe/Paris time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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