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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 pm and lands at 1:19 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 6:39 am.

The flight takes about 8h 09m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport takes 8h 09m, covering 4,132 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport range from $676 to $1,111, with an average of $878 over the past 12 months. Anything below $676 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $878 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $477 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $951 for nonstop.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air France has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 73% on time
• Air France: 67% on time
• United Airlines: 65% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 67% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $63–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights:

• Air France
• American Airlines
• Iberia
• Finnair

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $352, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Flights from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 57m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $836 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $947, a difference of $111.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air France
• American Airlines

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 24m, compared with 11h 44m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 12h 02m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 7 hours ahead of Chicago (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Champs-Elysées. These are among the most viewed places in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.