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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$722
Lyon
Lyon1 stop$636
Paris
Paris1 stop$722
Lyon
Lyon1 stop$636

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, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 5:55 pm
ORD
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TLS
16h 55m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:40 pm - 12:40 pm
TLS
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ORD
25h 00m
1 stop
$625TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
ORD
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LYS
18h 45m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:45 pm - 4:00 pm
LYS
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ORD
28h 15m
1 stop
$636TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 1:40 pm
ORD
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LYS
11h 25m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 4:45 pm
LYS
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ORD
33h 20m
1 stop
$654Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
Icelandair Logo
10:25 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
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CDG
31h 35m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
5:15 pm - 9:25 pm
CDG
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ORD
11h 10m
1 stop
$723Icelandair
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 20
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 6:15 am
ORD
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CDG
27h 50m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
7:15 am - 6:15 pm
CDG
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ORD
18h 00m
1 stop
$729Icelandair
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5
Delta Logo
1:28 pm - 8:15 am
MDW
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CDG
11h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:20 am - 4:39 pm
CDG
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MDW
13h 19m
1 stop
$792Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 7:45 am
ORD
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TLS
33h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pm
TLS
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ORD
16h 20m
2 stops
$793United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 6
Delta Logo
10:58 am - 6:10 am
MDW
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CDG
12h 12m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 6:05 pm
CDG
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MDW
14h 35m
1 stop
$793Delta
Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25
Air France Logo
5:10 pm - 12:00 pm
MDW
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NCE
11h 50m
1 stop
Air France Logo
10:15 am - 10:36 pm
NCE
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MDW
19h 21m
1 stop
$934Air France
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Air France Logo
5:10 pm - 12:00 pm
MDW
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NCE
11h 50m
1 stop
Air France Logo
10:15 am - 10:36 pm
NCE
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MDW
19h 21m
1 stop
$981Air France
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 5 days was to Paris, at $745 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 5 days was $745.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to France depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to France is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $945 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 $962.

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 $1,049, 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 $583 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,927 and $1,360 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$273
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 108% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Paris Orly Airport

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.

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to France

Cabin class types available on flights to France

Cabin classes available on flights to France. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.