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Cheap Flights from Chicago to France

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Paris
Paris1 stop$484
Lyon
Lyon1 stop$577
Paris
Paris1 stop$484
Lyon
Lyon1 stop$577

Book Cheap Chicago to France Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to France that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to France

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 4:15 pm
ORD
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CDG
13h 50m
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5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
CDG
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ORD
32h 00m
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$484Icelandair
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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7:30 pm - 12:00 pm
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CDG
10h 30m
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1:00 pm - 6:20 pm
CDG
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ORD
11h 20m
1 stop
$486Icelandair
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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6:30 pm - 12:00 pm
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CDG
10h 30m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 6:20 pm
CDG
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ORD
11h 10m
1 stop
$487Icelandair
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:20 pm - 1:25 pm
ORD
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CDG
11h 05m
1 stop
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11:05 am - 5:45 pm
CDG
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ORD
12h 40m
1 stop
$494Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:15 pm - 8:35 am
ORD
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NCE
30h 20m
1 stop
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9:25 am - 4:10 pm
NCE
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
$512Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 23
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 11:15 am
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CDG
15h 05m
2 stops
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10:15 am - 6:36 pm
CDG
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MDW
15h 21m
2 stops
$558Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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2:05 pm - 1:50 pm
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CDG
17h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 8:53 am
CDG
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MDW
26h 18m
2 stops
$559Delta
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
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1:10 pm - 8:10 am
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CDG
13h 00m
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3:40 pm - 10:31 pm
CDG
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MDW
13h 51m
1 stop
$570Air France
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28
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12:50 pm - 11:40 am
ORD
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LYS
15h 50m
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1:55 pm - 10:55 am
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ORD
28h 00m
2 stops
$599United Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 15
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5:55 pm - 12:20 pm
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LYS
11h 25m
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2:05 pm - 1:15 pm
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ORD
30h 10m
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$604United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to France flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to France to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to France flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to France from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Paris, at $558 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $558.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to France?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $767, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to France?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to France, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to France is November, when tickets cost $576 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,040 and $885 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to France?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to France clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to France on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to France. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to France?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to France, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to France, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$257
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Lyon

FAQs - booking France flights

  • What kind of travel documentation should I take with me on my flight from Chicago to France?

    To travel to France from Chicago, you will need a valid passport, and your passport needs to stay valid for at least 90 days beyond the day you plan on departing France. If you're traveling to France as a tourist, and you do not plan on staying for more than 90 days, you don't need a visa to travel here.

  • If I plan on renting a car when I arrive in France, what child car seat laws do I need to know about before I hop in my vehicle?

    Every child up to 15 months old needs to travel in a rear-facing child car seat, and then from there up to four years old, they need to travel in a forward-facing child car seat. Any child four years old or older but under 12 years old needs to travel in either a booster seat or on a booster cushion.

  • Are there any fast and easy public transportation options to get me from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to downtown Paris?

    One of the most convenient methods of travel to get you from the airport to the downtown area is to travel on Paris RER light rail line B, which makes the trip in 40 minutes.

  • Is there anything for kids to do at Chicago O' Hare International Airport before a flight to France?

    In Terminal Two just beyond the security checkpoint, there is a family lounge that offers a great place for kids to play. At certain times there's even live entertainment in this area. The airport also offers a wide collection of art, and they feature an art scavenger hunt that lets kids explore the terminal buildings while looking for famous pieces of art.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to France?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to France.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to France?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to France is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to France?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to France with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to France?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to France up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to France?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to France is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $854 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to France is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $862.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to France

  • It stands to reason that most travelers making their way from Chicago to France will want to travel to Paris. On this route, one of the most popular flights is to travel on the nonstop flights from Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) aboard Lufthansa, United Airlines, Finnair, American Airlines, Iberia, and British Airways.
  • For those looking for a cheaper way to travel from Chicago O' Hare International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, try the one-stop flight options aboard Lufthansa, Air France, and United Airlines offering a lower fare than the nonstop options.
  • For travelers making the flight from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport looking for a way to get freshened up after their long flight, most of the airline lounges at the airport offer showers, and there are also showers available at the on-site hotel called YotelAIR.
  • If you are searching for a great way to get from downtown Chicago to Chicago O' Hare International Airport without having to drive your car, consider the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train that makes the trip in around 40 minutes.
  • If you want to find a very quiet and convenient place to wait for your flight to France from Chicago, the Chicago O' Hare International Airport features several United Club lounges that feature comfortable seating as well as entertainment options and food and beverage options.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to France

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to France? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8175 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
Airline reviews

The flight was great as well as the airline staff

10.0 ExcellentPatty, Feb 2026
TPA - ATL
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The flight was great as well as the airline staff

First class and monitors weren’t working for mine & my husbands. Eventually fixed, but quite annoyed as we bought first class. Also, No foot rests.

Prior to takeoff, the pilot told us there was a possibility of not being able to land and going to Portland. Well that happened, we took off and then did 8 loops around Spokane before the pilot told us we ran out of fuel and had to go to Portland. So for a 35 minute flight we have now been on the plane for 3 hours (boarded at 6:50 am and landed in Portland at 10:30). Then, we just sat in Portland's airport with no updates of when we can start heading back. All of a sudden, our pilots and crew just left, leaving us stranded in a different city and state. We continued to sit in Portland until we finally got a new crew assigned and boarded the plane (This was from 10:30-2). We then sat on the plane for an additional hour before take off because they had to count us multiple times. We finally landed in Spokane at 3:55 PM. So a flight that should have taken at max an hour took us 10 hours and we missed the majority of the recruiting event we went for.

It was delayed but other than that it was great.

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Second flight in a row where the entertainment system is broken. 5 hour long flight with no entertainment and flight attendants did not seem interested in resolving the matter. Very shocked to be treated this poorly considering I paid for a first class experience and have Diamond Medallion status.

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Comfort seating was on the tight side. Maybe it was a smaller plane(?)

I was given middle seat on this flight and prior Boston to Seoul flight That is a problem for long flights, Kayak system did not give me a change to select my seats and assigned me middle seats regardless of my elevated status in Delta. This needs immediate attention.

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

Problems checking in both on the laptop and on the app. No free seating available at check-in as advertised - must pay for EVERY seat between $23 and $75. No way to cancel seat choice. App menus and site menus are not responsive, and some items are impossible to find. Crew and mobile assistance are friendly and helpful.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

The Experience Was Torture Spend a few extra dollars and avoid Icelandair at all costs. There is absolutely no refreshments, no food, no drinks. Only water, coffee, tea are free and at only half a tiny cup. Entertainment is limited selection of films, shows and mostly outdated. The seats are smaller than usual, with no cushion, no pillows, no blankets. First time in my life have I witness an airline asking for donations in spare change for a charity. With all the money Icelandair saves by starving the passenger, they can afford to give this charity on their own.

Never again. Terrible hospitality and human decency for an international flight. No food, no snacks, no beverages, blankets, pillows, limited entertainment. Tiny seats without any cushion and some do not even recline. I was shocked that they did not charge for seat belts. Never in my life have I witness asking for "spare change" for charity before landing on both legs of the flight. Icelandair can contribute on their own to said, so called, children's charity with the money saved from providing 3 centimeters of tea and water to hungry and dehydrated passengers.

Having been prepared for paying for everything on board other than water, coffee and tea the service was OK. Food and drink is expensive but the food was OK if limited in scope. Plane was clean and obviously well serviced. After complaining about having to walk in wind and rain to a get a bus to the airport the same thing happened at Portland. I’m sure you could get a terminal gate flight, complimentary food and drink for not much more money without traipsing through rain and slush in Reykjavik. Not bad but not great.

If there was a disclaimer regarding food service or lack thereof, l missed it. If l had known l would have prepared better. Same with transferring at Reykjavik. No information about disembarking via stairs into rain, slush and puddles deep enough to swallow a foot. After being treated to haute cuisine restaurants and warm inviting environment during the flight, the airport is, let’s be kind, disappointing. Plane was comfortable, Airbus, staff were welcoming enough. I would likely try the route again. Maybe have a night and day in Iceland. Maybe not.

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

Really like the idea experience on this airline I will use again

Plane delayed due to weather. Plane boarded, then told to unboard due to a maintenance issue.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

Suddenly, I don't find my flight back on the app Help Ticket 0757345716866 Hoeflich Flight back Sunday ib5333 Ib2629 Ib4268

Was all good.l including a sofdrink. AA improved significantly. There was no entertainment.

The food on the flight was of marginal quality. Small bits of chicken, instant mashed potatoes and some carrots. The rolls were very dry, nearly inedible. The seats were quite small and didn’t allow for any shifting of position during the flight. There was limited leg room.0

The seats are so small that you can barely move at all. Don't try to eat with utensils in your seat either - you will elbow your neighbor in the face. Miserably small and I swear they are shrinking every time I fly. Food was meh (per usual), but at least there is free alcohol on an overseas flight. Doesn't make up for sitting in a torture chamber while hurtling through the air with hundreds of fussy people, but it's something. Entertainment options (movies, shows) are okay, nothing special, but at least there are screens, because most of the seats in these large planes do not have adjustable lighting - or air control - that you can get to, it's too high to reach - which makes reading impossible. Zero stars, AA.

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

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