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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

Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 18
Austrian Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 1:20 pmCDG-ORD
13h 15m1 stop
Austrian Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 3:05 pmORD-CDG
15h 45m1 stop
$385Austrian Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 18
Icelandair Logo
5:00 pm - 6:15 pmCDG-ORD
32h 15m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 3:55 pmORD-CDG
13h 30m1 stop
$428Icelandair
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 12
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 9:51 amCDG-ORD
26h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 12:35 pmORD-CDG
15h 35m1 stop
$437United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 30
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 4:10 pmCDG-ORD
26h 55m2 stops
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8:20 pm - 10:20 amORD-CDG
32h 00m1 stop
$452Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 3
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 4:10 pmCDG-ORD
26h 55m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 1:25 pmORD-CDG
11h 05m1 stop
$458Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 18
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7:05 am - 1:20 pmCDG-ORD
13h 15m1 stop
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6:10 pm - 9:20 amORD-CDG
8h 10mnonstop
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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8:15 pm - 7:17 pmCDG-ORD
30h 02m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 1:10 pmORD-CDG
13h 00m1 stop
Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 2:55 pmCDG-ORD
14h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 12:35 pmORD-CDG
15h 35m2 stops
$565United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 4
Air France Logo
10:15 am - 2:40 pmCDG-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 8:10 amORD-CDG
8h 00mnonstop
$622Air France
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Mon, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 31
Air France Logo
10:15 am - 2:10 pmCDG-ORD
10h 55m1 stop
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6:21 pm - 6:55 amORD-CDG
29h 34m1 stop
$626Air France
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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.
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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
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
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.

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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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.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago cost $686 and was between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $686.

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 Thursday 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 $591 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $904 and $872 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $955 on average.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$326
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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 $326 for a one-way ticket and $385 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?

    American Airlines, Air France, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Paris to Chicago flight route.

  • 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Paris and Chicago, with oneworld 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 $784 and an overall rating of 7.5, 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 $647 or less one-way and $771 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Paris 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, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Paris Charles de Gaulle

Monday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air France, American Airlines, +1 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Paris to Chicago

 
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7.5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1463 reviews
7.0Food
7.4Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
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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.

8.0 ExcellentLamia, Apr 2025CDG - YUL
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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 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.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

Not a good one this time. The absence of internet without any information/notification ahead was really the unacceptable part. Also this new A350-900 has a serious legroom challenge for economy seats. It’s more like a medium-haul flight legroom configuration.

There was 2 hours delay before boarding and 2 hours delay after boarding while waiting in the plane

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.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

Very modern plane. Good seat spacing. Meals were good. Screens had tons of movies and worked

I would definitely use a Linus again, the price was right, the service is excellent. No delays. Wish I had a direct flight from my hometown Detroit.

At check-in the unmanned machines said QR code was invalid so had to queue for over an hour to check in bags

There was no room in the seats, smallest room we've ever had and the food was awful.

i used to fly aer Lingus regularly but due to price - poor seating etc i have been using other carriers - i now have aer lingus in my state and the price is always the highest - i have flown to Ireland 11 times in last 24 months and have not used Hartford because of price

Nicest staff I’ve experienced on a plane! Good food, great entertainment, and they gave out little blankets that my kids loved. All in all, great experience.

I dont fly them much anymore. Other carries offere better pricing and better seating options

Seats weren't very comfortable for a long haul flight but the service made up for it.

This flight was of exactly the same high standard as the outbound leg, exactly a week earlier - except that we didn't have any food or drink because it departed at around midnight.

Unfortunately the flight was delayed for 50 min. Just as we were about to board so that was a drag. The boarding was average. The bag check in process was new to us and efficient. And the flight itself was smooth- basically no turbulence.

It was ok not that much because I always travel with Emirates airlines, Etihad, airlines, Qatar airlines compare to them food and comfortable was too low . Staff was good . Helpful

Seats in premier saga class were narrow and hard. Very uncomfortable for a 5-hour flight.

Iceland airlines doesn't provide any meal on flight to and from New York, except water and soda. Airline over charge for checking in luggage. I'm really upset.

Iceland airlines doesn't provide any meal on flight to and from New York, except water and soda. Airline over charge for checking in luggage. I'm really upset. If there is option to use another company, I suggest to other people use them.

The seats on this airline are sooo small, even for a petite person. I felt like the seat tilted forward and I was fighting to stay in it. The lavatory is horribly small, with a wet floor because the sink is so small you can't help but splash the water all over when washing up.

Smooth efficient airline. Think they should have their own bag drop as the queue took 30mins to bmscan and drop

Good. Lacking overhead bin space. No food offered but you can order online or in flight and pay for snacks.

The flights were in time and the bags arrived. well done

Only serving 2 small coffee in 7.5 hrs flight with very limited choice to order food.

Booked with Kayak… Economy Class it said. I had filtered for 1 checked bag. Get to boarding and it says I have Economy Light w/ no checked bags. $136 each way for baggage now. Do not use smartfares.com. Very misleading and a terrible start to this trip.

Our three ski bags did not arrive and are still not delivered, one full day later. With one ski bag not traceable at all. I would not fly Iceland Air again.

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