International route
Cheap flights from Paris to Chicago
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 4,141 miles, 8h 45m nonstop.
CDG to ORD 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
- 8h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAASAF4 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 7all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 7h behindChicago vs Paris
Paris to Chicago
Round trips from $333
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
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 Paris to Chicago
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?
Paris has 2 airports and 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 Paris
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Alaska and Air France all fly CDG to ORD 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $333; September 2026 is the most expensive at $475 and up, a difference of $142 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% 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.
- Chicago is 7 hours behind Paris. A morning departure lands in Chicago with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Paris to ChicagoParis to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Paris to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 8h 45m 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 CDG to ORD?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air France operate nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to Chicago (ORD), 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 Paris to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Paris (CDG) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $333 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Paris to Chicago 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 Paris and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Paris. CDG is on Europe/Paris time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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