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$462 Find Cheap Flights from Paris to Chicago

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Cheap Flights from Paris to Chicago (CDG-CHI)

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

Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 12
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11:05 am - 4:45 pmCDG-ORD
12h 40m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 7:25 pmORD-CDG
17h 05m1 stop
$557Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 4:45 pmCDG-ORD
12h 40m1 stop
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7:10 am - 10:20 amORD-CDG
20h 10m2 stops
$559Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 29
Aer Lingus Logo
1:20 pm - 7:00 pmCDG-ORD
12h 40m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
8:40 pm - 4:05 pmORD-CDG
13h 25m1 stop
$567Aer Lingus
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Tue, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 22
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 5:20 pmCDG-ORD
11h 20m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
6:30 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CDG
10h 30m1 stop
$568Icelandair
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
Icelandair Logo
5:00 pm - 6:15 pmCDG-ORD
32h 15m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
7:30 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CDG
10h 30m1 stop
$569Icelandair
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:20 pmCDG-ORD
17h 20m2 stops
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6:30 pm - 8:40 pmORD-CDG
19h 10m2 stops
$572Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29
Aer Lingus Logo
1:20 pm - 7:00 pmCDG-ORD
12h 40m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
8:40 pm - 4:05 pmORD-CDG
13h 25m1 stop
$580Aer Lingus
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 4:10 pmCDG-ORD
31h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 12:30 pmORD-CDG
16h 10m1 stop
$598Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 31
Air France Logo
10:30 am - 5:20 pmCDG-MDW
13h 50m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 11:05 amMDW-CDG
10h 05m1 stop
$728Air France
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
Air France Logo
8:55 am - 11:32 pmCDG-MDW
21h 37m1 stop
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1:14 pm - 8:10 amMDW-CDG
11h 56m1 stop
$758Air France
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Air France offers complimentary champagne in all cabins.
Security checks at CDG are extremely thorough.
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Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $557 (round-trip)
Air France
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$557
Overall average: $758
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/22Mon 1/12
CDG - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$641
Typical prices: $637-838
United Airlines
Sat 11/8Mon 11/24
CDG - ORD • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Paris to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

American's Premium Economy offers complimentary meals and drinks on long-haul flights.


Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding and complimentary drinks.

Delta

Delta One offers lie-flat seats with privacy doors on select aircraft for enhanced comfort.


Delta's free messaging on international flights enhances connectivity without extra cost.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Air France

Air France offers complimentary champagne in all cabins on international flights.


Air France's Premium cabin includes SkyPriority benefits for a refined experience.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for all passengers.


United Polaris Lounges provide restaurant-style dining for premium passengers.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices for dietary needs.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
CDG

Security checks at CDG are extremely thorough. Arrive early to avoid long queues, especially for international flights requiring passport control.

Read more about CDGby Robert Schrader
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago. It's a 45-minute ride, unaffected by traffic, and costs $5 one-way.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Paris to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Paris 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago?

What is the cheapest Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago costs $616 on the route between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) 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 Paris to Chicago?

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

For Paris to Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Paris, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago is March, where tickets cost $563 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $917 and $880 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 $770, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$462
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Paris to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Paris to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Paris to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago was $462 for a one-way ticket and $557 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Paris to Chicago?

    Paris is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Paris from Paris Charles de Gaulle and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Paris to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Paris to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, Air France, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Paris to Chicago?

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Paris to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Paris to Chicago?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Paris to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Paris to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Paris to Chicago, Air France or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Paris to Chicago are Air France and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $756 and an overall rating of 7.4, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $702 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Paris 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 Paris to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $659 or less one-way and $767 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Paris to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Paris Charles de Gaulle to Chicago

Monday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Thursday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Friday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Saturday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Sunday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle

Monday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Thursday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Friday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Saturday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

Sunday

Air France, United Airlines

Air France, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Paris to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Paris to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Paris to Chicago? 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.
7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1469 reviews
8.2Crew
7.0Food
7.4Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.4Boarding
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I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

2.0 MediocreAbdulhamid, Aug 2025CDG - VIE
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I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

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.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

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.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Inoperable monitor left no entert for 9 hours. Crew was not helpful Food was awful.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

All flight attendants could benefit by taking an international flight on Qantas Airline. Qantas attendants are much more hospitable in every way. Much superior than and attendants on any US airline.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

It was a short flight, everything was good with it.

I darted through the Frankfurt airport to make my connecting flight. I asked if it was a possibility to upgrade and the agent did. This was the kindest gesture and it made up for the previous delayed flight and distress/anxiety of anticipating that Zi was going to miss my Frankfurt-Chicago connection. I cannot express my gratitude for the upgrade.. I am 5feet 10 inches do the leg space was amazing.

I meant this flight was not good, the one from Tirana to Frankfurt was better!

I was very grateful for Lufthansa's role in organizing mobility support. The touchscreen on my seat was faulty: slow, stained (I couldn't get it clean), and glitchy. This made selecting movies extremely time consuming, and twice I had to start all over from the beginning.

The crew was the best I’ve ever encountered. Business class was spacious, immaculate, and very modern.

You cancel my flight in the morming and I have only one hour for my transit for Cluj this is not too much

I wish seats were not reclinable. It's so claustrophobic when the person in front of you spends most of a nine hour flight leaned all the way back. The crew was really nice though and the dinner (red Thai curry) was pretty compelling.

Our flights were severely delayed, then canceled and we had to fly out next day with no sleep accommodation help. This led to our baggage being lost and the service reps after baggage couldn’t be bothered to help. They kept sending us to different counters when we were at the right counter to begin with. The only saving grace was the angel woman supervisor with blond hair who helped us put in a missing baggage claim.

The boarding system was all bogus - employees at the boarding gate were not sound like proffesional or may be possibly rational

I got an email in the morning of the flight 1/7, from Kayak, that I was rebooked from UA 906 to LH 430. Nobody at Lufthansa ot United knew about this. I went to both counters. at the airport. Also, Cheap Flights, who I booked the ticket through, did not know. I ended up staying on the United flight. But this was very disturbing, since I got a very late notice that I was rebooked to an earlier flight, I hurried to the airport to find out after a lot of inquiring that this was a mistake. Not a good Kayak experience.

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