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Cheapest return flight
£627
Typical prices: £665-£880
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/3Sat 21/4
DEL - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£360
Typical prices: £399-£719
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/10
DEL - ORD • 1 stop
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between New Delhi and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Most punctual • 63% on-time
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 10% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £732 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Chicago (DEL-ORD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from New Delhi to Chicago

Mon, 29 Mar - Wed, 21 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 15:05DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 08:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£627Qatar Airways
Fri, 5 Feb - Fri, 7 May
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07:50 - 19:59DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 39m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:40 - 05:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
31h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Helsinki-Vantaa
£629Finnair
Mon, 1 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
Finnair Logo
07:50 - 19:59DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 39m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Dallas/Fort Worth
Finnair Logo
16:30 - 06:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Helsinki-Vantaa
£629Finnair
Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 5 Jul
Finnair Logo
07:50 - 22:30DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 10m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa New York John F Kennedy Intl
Finnair Logo
13:25 - 05:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
29h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Helsinki-Vantaa
£631Finnair
Fri, 5 Feb - Fri, 7 May
Finnair Logo
07:50 - 22:30DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 10m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa New York John F Kennedy Intl
Finnair Logo
21:30 - 05:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 20m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
£632Finnair
Mon, 29 Mar - Wed, 21 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 15:05DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 08:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£633Qatar Airways
Mon, 29 Mar - Wed, 21 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 15:05DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 08:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£634Qatar Airways
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 1 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 14:30DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 08:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£635Qatar Airways
Mon, 1 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 14:30DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 08:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£638Multiple Airlines
Mon, 29 Mar - Fri, 23 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 15:05DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 08:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£644Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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

Return flights from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport typically range from £665 to £880. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £627 on Qatar Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. It’s 2% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

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

•October is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at £682 return.
•August (£932) and March (£831) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 36% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Delhi to Chicago

 
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 New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£360
Beat the crowds with an average 77% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 137% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from New Delhi to Chicago

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Your New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

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

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

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

    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 New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from £665 to £880, with an average of £754 over the past 12 months. Anything below £665 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the £754 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £719 return and stopover options via Istanbul (IST) at £732.

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

    Air India is the only airline operating New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights. 63% of its flights are on time.

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

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

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

    One-way fares from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £383, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

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

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

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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

    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 New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 04m.

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

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

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 39% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 9% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £743 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £796, a difference of £53.

    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 New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 35m, compared to 20h 31m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 20h 37m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and United Center. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average £743, about £53 less than Sunday fares (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for October. Fares historically average £682 return in that month – typically £249 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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