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Cheapest return flight
£624
Typical prices: £576-£873
Delta
Fri 21/9Fri 12/10
ORD - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£288
Typical prices: £289-£532
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/10
ORD - DEL • 1 stop
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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Most punctual • 18% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £576 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 32m (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, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
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13:55 - 01:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
25h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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
£624Delta
Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 1 Nov
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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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03:20 - 14:25DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£626Delta
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
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11:30 - 22:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
24h 50m2 stops New York LaGuardia 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
£627Delta
Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
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12:29 - 01:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul 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
£628Delta
Sun, 4 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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20:25 - 19:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
36h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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20:55 - 08:55DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£628Etihad Airways
Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
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16:15 - 01:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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00:50 - 16:26DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 06m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl
£631Delta
Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 30 Oct
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16:15 - 01:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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03:20 - 15:25DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£633KLM
Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct
Delta Logo
11:30 - 22:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
24h 50m2 stops New York LaGuardia Paris Charles de Gaulle
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03:55 - 16:32DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 07m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
£634Delta
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 27 Oct
Delta Logo
16:15 - 01:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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05:10 - 10:29DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 49m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
£635Delta
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 19:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
36h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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20:55 - 15:00DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£636Etihad Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi with more confidence.

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 start at £624. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £576 to £873. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £624 on Delta.

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

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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 £571 return.
  • December (£979) and June (£908) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% 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.
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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

£288
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
Flights 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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • 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).

  • 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 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 £576 return via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared with £652 for direct.

  • 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.

  • 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) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 8% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 7% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £663 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £745, a difference of £82. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • 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, 82% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 8 minutes.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Delhi?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Connaught Place, New Delhi Railway Station, and Karol Bagh. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £695. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 0h 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 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 £314, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air India's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flights?

    Air India is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi flights. 18% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

    Flying via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 32m, compared to 20h 37m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 20h 40m via Newark (EWR).

  • 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.

  • 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 £576 to £873, with an average of £695 over the past 12 months. Anything below £576 counts as a good deal.

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 instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £663 – about £82 less than Saturday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% 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 £571 return in that month – typically £408 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 Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £576 return on this route – about £76 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.
    - Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
    - Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity New Delhi
    - ibis New Delhi Aerocity

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