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Cheapest return flight
£636
Typical prices: £607-£915
Delta
Thu 22/2Thu 15/3
ORD - DEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£347
Typical prices: £302-£551
United Airlines
Fri 23/2
ORD - DEL • 2 stops
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and New Delhi. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £529 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Delhi (ORD-DEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to New Delhi

Mon, 22 Feb - Tue, 16 Mar
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14:30 - 03:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
25h 10m2 stops New York LaGuardia Paris Charles de Gaulle
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04:55 - 18:40DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
£636Delta
Thu, 21 Jan - Fri, 19 Mar
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19:00 - 03:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol
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03:20 - 17:34DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 44m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl
£638KLM
Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb
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20:15 - 05:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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06:55 - 18:20DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 55m1 stop Istanbul
£640Turkish Airlines
Mon, 19 Apr - Tue, 4 May
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16:20 - 01:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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03:55 - 14:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£640Delta
Sat, 20 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar
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07:00 - 01:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
30h 40m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
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04:55 - 18:40DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
£642Delta
Thu, 15 Apr - Tue, 4 May
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10:35 - 22:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
25h 45m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle
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03:55 - 14:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£644Delta
Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar
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15:00 - 02:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
24h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow
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05:10 - 16:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£647Delta
Sun, 18 Apr - Mon, 3 May
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17:10 - 22:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
19h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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03:55 - 22:04DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 39m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl
£648Delta
Sun, 18 Apr - Sun, 9 May
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17:10 - 22:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
19h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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04:00 - 20:39DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 09m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl
£649Delta
Mon, 1 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb
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18:25 - 03:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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04:55 - 20:37DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 12m2 stops London Heathrow Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
£651Delta
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flights

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How much is a return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi typically range from £607 to £915. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £636 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi at £578 return.
•December (£1,042) and June (£918) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 80% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to New Delhi

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on ORD

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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

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.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£347
Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 52% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi

When to book flights from Chicago to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi takes 00m, covering 7,465 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flight?

    Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi range from £607 to £915, with an average of £729 over the past 12 months. Anything below £607 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the £729 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £529 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with £660 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Air India is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flights. 20% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200LR variants.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £359, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi route, 80% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 4h 04m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 39% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £691 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £776, a difference of £85.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 27m, compared to 20h 50m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 20h 57m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and New Delhi?

    New Delhi is 10 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Delhi?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh, Hauz Khas Market, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £691, about £85 less than Saturday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi trip for April. Fares historically average £578 return in that month – typically £464 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Addis Ababa Bole Airport (ADD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £529 return on this route – about £130 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.

    • Holiday Inn New Delhi Aerocity By IHG
    • Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
    • Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity New Delhi

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