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

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 am and lands at 9:09 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:20 pm and lands at 11:34 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 14m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago takes 9h 14m, 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago range from $664 to $998, with an average of $810 over the past 12 months. Anything below $664 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $810 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $663 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $867 for nonstop.

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

• American Airlines: 90% on time
• United Airlines: 80% on time
• Air France: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $644 to $5,991. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Air France
• American Airlines

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $908, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $761 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $864, a difference of $103.

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

• United Airlines
• Air France
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 54m, compared with 11h 56m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 12h 13m via Philadelphia (PHL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

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

• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: 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.