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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to France

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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8:45 pm - 4:45 pmORD-NCE
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6:30 am - 2:30 pmNCE-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
$483Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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8:45 pm - 8:20 pmORD-NCE
16h 35m1 stop
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6:30 am - 2:30 pmNCE-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
$487American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 31
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7:30 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CDG
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2:10 pm - 6:15 pmCDG-ORD
11h 05m1 stop
$504Icelandair
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Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 31
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6:30 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CDG
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2:10 pm - 6:15 pmCDG-ORD
11h 05m1 stop
$505Icelandair
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Sun, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:20 pm - 8:15 amORD-CDG
7h 55mnonstop
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1:10 pm - 3:10 pmCDG-ORD
9h 00mnonstop
$507Delta
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Sun, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:20 pm - 8:15 amORD-CDG
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1:10 pm - 3:10 pmCDG-ORD
9h 00mnonstop
$509Delta
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Sat, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 3
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6:45 pm - 9:55 amORD-CDG
8h 10mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 8:05 pmCDG-ORD
12h 40m1 stop
$534United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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6:00 pm - 12:40 pmORD-NCE
11h 40m1 stop
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7:00 am - 2:55 pmNCE-ORD
14h 55m2 stops
$535United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 2
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1:47 pm - 11:10 amMDW-NCE
14h 23m2 stops
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6:30 am - 4:18 pmNCE-MDW
16h 48m2 stops
$600Air France
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 2
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12:47 pm - 11:10 amMDW-NCE
15h 23m2 stops
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12:15 pm - 11:49 pmNCE-MDW
18h 34m2 stops
$601Air France
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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 $538 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 $538.

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 $629, 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 February, when tickets cost $580 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,025 and $896 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 Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays 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 seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$261
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 54% increase in price.
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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 afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $672 on average. Morning departures are around 13% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to France is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $857.

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 7972 reviews
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Oct 2025CLT - MSP
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On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

Delay in SLC jammed us up in Chicago. Got caught up in rush hour traffic

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

Lounge in Lagos is terrible, food on board from Lagos to Atlanta was horrible. Only bright spot the cabin crew were awesome.

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.

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

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.

I flew Icelandair with my partner from Prague to the US. Overall flight time was around 12 hours, with a connecting flight in Iceland. I have flown internationally for years and with multiple airlines. Every airline serves you a meal when traveling internationally. Icelandair not only did not offer an inclusive meal, but they did not even offer a snack. The only things they served over our long flight was water and coffee. Ridiculous! Never again will I fly with Icelandair.

Best smelling onboard bathrooms ever. Even after use the whole flight. Biggest overhead bins. Most legroom in economy class. Great Icelandiic music. Really nice staff. Icelandair is awesome! (Don’t fly Air Canada! During the strike they lied about no flights available (I booked this flight myself) and hid the process to get money back on their website by obscuring menu titles, then made it difficult and time consuming to fill out. I’m Canadian. Don’t trust Air Canada!

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

The crew was wonderful at check in, the gate and on board. Felt the luggage had more room than the passengers. The seats were smaller than most domestic U.S. airlines. I'm only 5'2" and I had little legroom. There were only 2 bathrooms in coach. Needed more. The flight was very smooth but not the most comfortable.

There was no lounge at Boston for us to use. Typically flying first class overseas comes with lounge privileges. The seats did not recline even a little. My headset only worked on one side. I felt like I was flying on Ryan Air, not Icelandic Air.

The flight was delayed and as a consequence we missed our connecting flight. Were stuck for another 6h in Reykyavik. Appreciated that we got a generous food voucher at least. Would have liked to see more information upon arrival including a person waiting for connecting flight travellers and informing already that we will not catch the flight and directing us to the office dealing with the matter; unfortunately that didnt happen and we hence first needed to find out whether flight had indeed left already and then locate the adequate office to help us with booking us on the next connecting flight. Also my suitcase broke and it is not clear whether it is happened on the leg with Iceland Air from DC to Reykyavik or on the leg with Lufthansa from Reykyavik to Frankfurt. Finally, understood that it is a low cost company but at least provision of earplugs for free would have been nice, instead of making them buy.

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