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$961
Typical prices: $777-$939
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Thu 11/26
DEL - MDW • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Chicago (DEL-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chicago 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 New Delhi to Chicago

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:40 am - 5:50 pm
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ORD
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4:26 pm - 5:20 am
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DEL
26h 24m
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$961Finnair
Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Apr 1
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9:15 pm - 8:35 am
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ORD
21h 50m
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2:00 pm - 7:55 am
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DEL
31h 25m
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$961Etihad Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Jan 5
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7:40 am - 5:50 pm
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ORD
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4:26 pm - 6:05 am
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DEL
26h 09m
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$962Finnair
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Nov 30
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1:35 am - 3:55 pm
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ORD
24h 50m
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5:10 pm - 8:45 am
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DEL
28h 05m
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$963British Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Apr 20
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4:25 am - 4:00 pm
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ORD
22h 05m
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2:00 pm - 3:10 am
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DEL
26h 40m
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$963Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:45 am - 8:35 am
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ORD
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8:25 pm - 3:10 am
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20h 15m
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$966Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Mon, Apr 12
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7:30 am - 6:45 pm
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ORD
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5:00 pm - 8:00 am
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28h 30m
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$967British Airways
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Delhi to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Delhi to Chicago departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from New Delhi usually cost between $1,126 and $1,419 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $961 on Etihad Airways (Oct 3-Apr 1).

What is the cheapest New Delhi to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from New Delhi to Chicago costs $744 on the route between New Delhi (DEL) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to New Delhi, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chicago, 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 New Delhi to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $840 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,262 and $1,155 respectively.

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

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 $1,015, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chicago, 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 New Delhi to Chicago, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Delhi to Chicago

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Flight from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Delhi to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Delhi to Chicago

  • Is it possible to catch a taxi from the city to Indira Gandhi International Airport?

    The airport has agreements with several taxi companies and it is advisable to use one of these to book your taxi to the airport. WTi Cabs, Meru Cabs and Mega Cabs are three of the services you can use to get to the airport, and you can conveniently book your cab via phone in advance.

  • Does O’Hare International Airport have free Wi-Fi?

    There is free Wi-Fi connection throughout O’Hare International Airport, which gives you unlimited access to the Internet. Select the ‘_Free_ORD _Wi-Fi’ network or the Boingo hotspot and open your browser to follow the connection instructions.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at O’Hare International Airport?

    Immediately opposite the T1, T2 and T3 buildings is the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. This hotel can be accessed from T5 (the international terminal) using the Airport Transit System and is within easy walking distance of the airport’s domestic terminals through an underground walkway.

  • How do I get from O’Hare International Airport into Chicago?

    The easiest and most reasonably priced option is to use the CTA Blue Line – a 24-hour service that can be caught from the station in T2. From T5, take a free shuttle bus to T2. The fare for the Blue Line can be paid in cash or by card and there are ticket vending machines at the station.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to Chicago was $642 for a one-way ticket and $961 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Delhi and Chicago?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chicago from New Delhi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to Chicago?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New Delhi and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chicago from New Delhi?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New Delhi to Chicago.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to Chicago, Emirates or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to Chicago are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,076 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $854 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 New Delhi to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chicago?

    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 to Chicago with an airline and back to New Delhi with another airline.

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

    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 to Chicago from New Delhi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Delhi to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $572 or less one-way.
  • There are several main airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to Chicago, all of whose flights land at O’Hare International Airport. The only airline that operates direct flights from New Delhi to Chicago is the national carrier, Air India. Airlines such as Etihad, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Jet Airways and Delta Air Lines all fly into O’Hare International Airport from Delhi with one stopover. Your choice of airline could thus be driven by price or where you would prefer to have a layover.
  • For smokers who are waiting for flights to Chicago at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will be pleased to know that there are dedicated smoking lounges in the departures area after security. Follow the signs to find them, and please note that smoking is prohibited in all other areas of the airport.
  • Hungry travellers who are waiting for flights from New Delhi to Chicago can take advantage of the range of restaurants in the international departures area of Indira Gandhi International Airport. You can choose from regional and local cuisine at restaurants like Dilli Streat and Curry Kitchen or you can opt for Western fare such as a burger from McDonald’s. There is also the option of trying Thai and Chinese cuisine at Bercos.
  • Travellers who need to buy some local currency as soon as they land need look no further than the counters of Seaway Bank, located in T5 and T2 of Chicago O’Hare Airport. These counters provide full banking as well as foreign currency exchange services, so you will be able to purchase your US dollars for holiday spending. There are also ATMs located throughout the terminal buildings if you would prefer to obtain local currency that way.
  • If you have to spend a layover in T3 at O’Hare International Airport, why not think about taking some time for yourself and going to the yoga room located on the mezzanine floor in Terminal 3 Rotunda? The yoga room is equipped with mats and there is a video monitor showing exercises and techniques. A restroom is situated nearby, where you can change into more comfortable clothes for your practice.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New Delhi to Chicago

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3637 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

2.0 MediocreVivek, May 2026
DEL - DXB
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It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

Checkin and boarding staff at Delhi Airport is not cooperative with passengers Their behavior very humiliating . They don’t allow Lap top bag and Ladies’ purse/vanity bag which most of the airlines allow besides cabin baggage and check in baggages. They try to charge extra payment on the pretext of small variations which normally other Airlines staff don’t do. Airline staff should be courteous & cooperative but check in staff of Emirates Airline at Delhi was not so at all.

Overall good but one thing I didn’t understand is why they didn’t allow me to pick my own seat.

I booked the air tickets through Kayak for traveling to India. I wasn't sure how to tackle the ticket booking process but it was so much easy with the Kayak , Surprisingly I even found the Indian branch of Kayak which I used for the domestic travel. All in all , it's most convenient site to use here as well as abroad. I will definitely use Kayak for my future travels.

They transfer passengers by bus in dubai don't put the plane on gate, thats not good very hectic and so many security checks. I Prefer direct flight to usa in future. Checking in crew in india need training. Send us separate email, clerarly mentioning about carry on changes when traveling from india to usa. Or It shd be same as going from usa to india.

I have no Comment. Super clean, Fantastic Crew, Food was delicious. Also wanted to add the Zurich Airport. Super nice people everything is in order super clean.

I like it very much it was a good experience with an excellent service

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

One would expect far better service and quality of seats from Swiss. The crew was super cold at best. My wife and I are both Star Alliance gold members and none of them even bothered to come and acknowledge our status and make us feel special. Seat is in need of a major overhaul. It’s simply outdated and the TV screen is far too small. Food and drinks selection was very sub par.

The seat and leg room is small on the 2 seated row. Otherwise, very good crew and service.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

Great food - movie selection was good. Plane was a few minutes late but got to destination on time.

Everything was on time and efficient - expected from a Swiss crew. But the entertainment system was pretty bad - the display was old. Food was pretty bad and a couple of times they started serving drinks and then just skipped past my row (and likely several others)

Seats were very comfortable and the staff too was very friendly.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

Good leg room and I picked the seat in last 24 hours. Food was tasty with 2 full meals and first one smaller. The crew as expected courteous and on their toes serving extra water and items in between.

Nothing was good everthing was hopeless especially your staff at indira gandhi international airport india.Everthing has deteoriated

On time. Comfortable sats. Clean aircraft. Friendly crew. Good food.

The British airways from Dallas to London is not great , the food is not good at all but BA from London to Delhi is amazing food is great.

Flight was delayed by over two hours and that meant my connecting flight was in jeopardy but there was no acknowledgement or help from the BA staff

I Keep your expectations to low to middling with BA, or most European/ US airlines these days.

British Airways offers amenities subpar with all other airlines flying internationally. Sharing tis based on my experience with flying at least five other airline between IAD-DEL in the last six months.

Experience was bad. In business class, they ran out of food choices. Luggage was delayed by 2 days in both to and fro flights, ground staff was not helpful, took 3 hours to log the complaint for missing luggage.

Very bad because flight was cancelled and they never informed me i have to wait for three days in hotel to get another flight

Missed food service or not enough food available to serve the passengers. Very poor leg room in economy. Uncomfortable and old seats with some of the seat covers coming off. Lights, entertainment system and call buttons not working for an entire section of the flight between Del-Lhr. Very poor experience overall.

Biz class has a middle seat. 🙄. WiFi only for first class. No free seat assignments. Basically nickel and dime approach. They need to take lessons from Singapore Air and the likes. Never again.

I have not used food or entertainment all other services I used were simply excellent. BA crew is always good in service. The BA Crew at anygiven flight is simply amazing.

What a pathetic plane it was. Entertainment system didn’t work. USB port was broken. There was a hole on top of folding serving table. Broken restrooms in the middle of flight.

We trusted KAYAK and Air India but no one is responds for the lost of baggage 🧳 2 (bags). My in laws are totally lost hope for this kind of situation to travel any more.

Worst International flight I ever had in my whole life time. Boarding is the worst of all and flight experience was also not good. Screens were not working, seats were not comfortable and lot more.

Very good compare to before . Nice food and tv was working

worst airlines I have traveled to so far. There was hair in the blanket and pillow they provided. On my round trip to India, not even once did the entertainment console work, the seats wouldn't recline, Some of the air hostesses were rude and not helpful. Not planning on using Air India till they have new planes.

One of worst flight. No Videos/Movies. The Seats are not good.

No in flight entertainment 2 toilets were out of service Crew was good, food is also good

Seats were broken. None of the entertainment systems were working.

Plane is old. Seats are broken. Entertainment does not work. Food is ok. Flight attendants are courteous and try their best. Take this flight if you get the cheapest ticket. Otherwise, look for other carriers.

Our flight was cancelled due to technical issues. Air India staff caused each one of us to go through nightmare before finally placing us in a hotel by 2 am. I was asked to share a single room with a stranger. I insisted that I cannot share the room as I needed privacy due to my vulnerable medical situation (Heart issues, High blood pressure, High Cholesterol and Type 2 diabetics). Even after explaining my medical situation and the need for privacy, Air India instructed the hotel to charge me Rs 4000 for the room and I was forced to pay the amount at 2 am (roughly $49). Air India should refund the amount I paid for my hotel room, at the minimum. Air India didn't have any Standard Operating Procedure to do what/how/when/by whom under this situation. Mom with babies, Elderly people and people with medical condition like me were forced to wander from here to there and talk to each person right from 10pm all the way till 2am. The Air India staff didn't have PA system to give a consistent announcement, instead they were murmuring on a one-o-one basis with more than 200 passengers. It was a sight of utter mismanagement and lack of commonsense. I will not ever, I MEAN EVER TRAVEL an Air India flight even if it is free, and will not recommend Air India to anyone I care.

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