Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Paris (CHI - PAR)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Paris and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$764	Lufthansa 1 stop 13 hr Sun, May 3 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Paris is currently $764
Cheapest one-way flight	$433	Icelandair 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Paris is currently $433
Cheapest nonstop flights	$789	United Nonstop 9 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 12	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Paris is currently $789
Last-minute weekend getaway	$825	SWISS 1 stop 22 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Paris is currently $825
Cheapest business class flights	$2,617	Icelandair 1 stop 11 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Paris is currently $2,617

Fastest flight	7 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Paris takes 7 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Paris is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $445–750
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $880–1,150

Popular airlines from Chicago to Paris

United

Nonstop

from $773

Typical price: $540–1,250

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CDG Every day

38 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CDG Every day
Air France

Nonstop

from $775

Typical price: $590–1,800

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CDG Every day
Delta

from $777

Typical price: $560–1,750

132 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CDG Every day
American

Nonstop

from $803

Typical price: $550–1,600

1 weekly nonstop flight

ORD - CDG Every Thu

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CDG Every day
Iberia

from $782

Typical price: $610–1,800

51 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CDG, ORY Every day
LOT

from $1,237

Typical price: $890–1,400

42 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CDG, ORY Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Paris

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Paris France 37 min 14 mi
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

Paris France 33 min 9 mi
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)

Paris France 1 hr 25 min 42 mi
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Brussels Belgium 3 hr 9 min 145 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Paris

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Paris are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $445 to $750.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Paris recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $764. The cheapest one-way flight was with Icelandair from $433.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Paris is $773, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Air France flight from Chicago to Paris is $775, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Paris is $777, flying from May 3 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Paris is $803, flying from May 10 to May 18.
The cheapest Iberia flight from Chicago to Paris is $782, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Paris is $1,237, flying from May 10 to May 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Paris starts at $764 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $433 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

7 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Paris.

Paris is a year-round destination, but a common time to visit is summer (May–Jul), when the weather is warmest. In June, the streets come alive for the Fête de la Musique. Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) takes place Jul 13–14. Many shops and restaurants close in August, when locals head off for holiday. Many museums offer free entry during Journées du Patrimoine (Sep). Paris is also busy during Fashion Week (Mar/Sep) and the Mondial de L’Automobile show (Oct). Winters can be cold and damp, even snowy.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Paris.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Paris really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Paris.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 38 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 132 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Paris are:

Air France offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air France flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .
American offers 1 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) .
Iberia offers 51 connecting flights per week. Iberia flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) , Paris Orly Airport (ORY) .
LOT offers 42 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) , Paris Orly Airport (ORY) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Paris.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Paris recently found on Google Flights was with Lufthansa from $764. The cheapest one-way flight was with Icelandair from $433.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Paris is $773, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Air France flight from Chicago to Paris is $775, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Paris is $777, flying from May 3 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Paris is $803, flying from May 10 to May 18.
The cheapest Iberia flight from Chicago to Paris is $782, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Paris is $1,237, flying from May 10 to May 17.

Air France, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Paris.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Paris per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air France direct flights from Chicago to Paris per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 1 American direct flights from Chicago to Paris per week. Flights are available on Thursday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Paris at price $825 is offered by SWISS from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Air France, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Paris.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Paris per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air France direct flights from Chicago to Paris per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 1 American direct flights from Chicago to Paris per week. Flights are available on Thursday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Paris on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Paris start at $789 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 12 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Paris, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Paris start at $2,617 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 12 with Icelandair.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Paris start at $764 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Paris, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Paris starts at $825 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with SWISS.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Paris at price $825 is offered by SWISS from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Paris, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.