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Cheapest return flight
£453
Typical prices: £481-£719
Icelandair
Mon 8/1Wed 16/5
CDG - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£477
Typical prices: £525-£760
Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa
Sat 13/10Thu 18/10
CDG - ORD • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines, Air France, and American Airlines. Average duration is 9h 09m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £254 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Paris to O'Hare Intl (CDG-ORD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Paris to O'Hare Intl

Fri, 8 Jan - Sun, 16 May
Icelandair Logo
13:10 - 17:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 10m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
22:25 - 13:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
31h 35m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£453Icelandair
Tue, 9 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
Icelandair Logo
13:00 - 17:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 12:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 40m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£455Icelandair
Thu, 18 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar
Icelandair Logo
13:00 - 17:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 12:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£455Icelandair
Mon, 8 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
Icelandair Logo
13:00 - 17:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 20:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
18h 55m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£463Icelandair
Thu, 24 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan
Icelandair Logo
13:00 - 17:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 12:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£465Icelandair
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Icelandair Logo
13:00 - 18:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 12:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£466Icelandair
Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Icelandair Logo
17:15 - 18:15CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 12:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£466Icelandair
Sat, 20 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:05 - 07:58CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 53m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 09:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
8h 10mdirect
£467United Airlines
Sat, 9 Jan - Fri, 14 May
Icelandair Logo
13:00 - 17:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
22:25 - 23:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
17h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£469Icelandair
Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:10 - 16:20CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
08:50 - 06:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
15h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
£472United Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Return flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport start at £453. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £481 to £719. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £453 on Icelandair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at £457 return.
  • July (£760) and August (£664) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% 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 Paris to O'Hare Intl

 
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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.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on CDG

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£332
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Your Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    3 airlines operate flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Air France
    • American Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

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

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £254 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £631 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

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

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 42% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 6% of one-stop connections

    Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £542 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £632, a difference of £90. 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 15 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • 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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:05 and lands at 20:14
    • Latest: departs at 14:40 and lands at 23:49.

    The flight takes about 9h 09m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of £585. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 9h 09m, covering 4,138 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 are flight prices from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £372, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does American Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

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

    • American Airlines: 82% on time
    • Air France: 81% on time
    • United Airlines: 78% on time

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

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Night 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 50m, compared to 11h 50m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 11h 50m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

  • 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
    · Dollar
    · Ace

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from £481 to £719, with an average of £585 over the past 12 months. Anything below £481 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

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

    • • Air France
    • • American Airlines

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £542 – about £90 less than Sunday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average £457 return in that month – typically £303 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, American Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 82% of American Airlines flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 80%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 3 hours15 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £254 return on this route – about £377 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Direct departures

Paris Charles de Gaulle to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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 O'Hare Intl 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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