Chicago to Paris flights.
Live cached fares on Chicago (ORD) → Paris (CDG), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~8.5h non-stop
- AirlinesAir France, United, American
- Cheapest monthsJanuary, February, March
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Loading prices…Chicago → Paris · 16 fares
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United Airlines · UA 5836OutboundORD → CDGTue, Jun 2 · 3:43 PM· 10h 19m· 2 stops
Spirit · NK 350OutboundORD → CDGMon, Jun 15 · 6:49 PM· 11h 26m· 2 stops
Spirit · NK 438OutboundORD → CDGTue, Jun 23 · 6:57 PM· 11h 32m· 2 stops
Icelandair · FI 856OutboundORD → CDGThu, Jun 25 · 3:25 AM· 9h 30m· 1 stop
H4 · H4 104OutboundORD → CDGThu, Jun 18 · 6:20 PM· 15h· 2 stops
ITA Airways · AZ 629OutboundORD → CDGSat, Aug 15 · 8:00 PM· 11h 35m· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDTue, Aug 25 · 4:15 PM· 13h· 1 stop
ITA Airways · AZ 629OutboundORD → CDGSat, Aug 15 · 8:00 PM· 11h 35m· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDWed, Aug 26 · 4:10 AM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
Air Canada · AC 8548OutboundORD → CDGTue, Jun 2 · 12:25 PM· 9h 41m· 2 stopsReturnCDG ← ORDFri, Jun 12 · 8:05 AM· 10h 53m· 2 stops
JU · JU 507OutboundORD → CDGMon, Sep 14 · 9:40 PM· 12h 20m· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDSun, Sep 20 · 6:35 PM· 13h 20m· 1 stop
ITA Airways · AZ 629OutboundORD → CDGThu, Aug 20 · 8:00 PM· 11h 35m· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDSun, Aug 30 · 4:10 AM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
British Airways · BA 298OutboundORD → CDGTue, Jul 7 · 12:05 AM· 9h 20m· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDThu, Aug 6 · 9:45 AM· 10h 25m· 1 stop
Icelandair · FI 852OutboundORD → CDGWed, May 13 · 12:25 AM· 9h 40m· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDFri, Jun 5 · 3:15 PM· 10h 20m· 1 stop
Air Canada · AC 520OutboundORD → CDGMon, May 11 · 1:45 PM· 9h· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDFri, Jun 5 · 12:10 PM· 10h 13m· 1 stop
Icelandair · FI 852OutboundORD → CDGFri, Jun 26 · 12:25 AM· 9h 40m· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDWed, Jul 8 · 3:15 PM· 10h 10m· 1 stop
Air Canada · AC 508OutboundORD → CDGTue, Jun 23 · 8:45 PM· 9h 11m· 1 stopReturnCDG ← ORDSat, Jul 4 · 10:40 AM· 10h 5m· 1 stop
United Airlines · UA 396OutboundORD → CDGSun, May 17 · 1:00 AM· 12h 33m· 2 stopsReturnCDG ← ORDFri, Jun 5 · 10:00 AM· 12h 25m· 2 stops
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About Chicago → Paris
AF-Delta / UA daily non-stops. Shoulder-season fares dip below $500 round-trip if booked 8 weeks out.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 8.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include Air France, United, American. Fares are usually cheapest in January, February, March — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
Month-by-month price guide: Chicago to Paris
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on ORD → CDG for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AprLowfrom $841
- MayPeakfrom $950
- JunLowfrom $863
- JulPeakfrom $950
- AugLowfrom $827
- SepShoulderfrom $888
- OctNo data
- NovNo data
- DecNo data
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarNo data
Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.
Questions, answered
How long is the flight from Chicago to Paris?
Non-stop flights on ORD → CDG are typically around 8.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Paris?
The main carriers on this route are Air France, United, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Paris?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, March. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Chicago to Paris?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.
Other ways to reach Paris
If your plans are flexible on the origin, these alternate departure airports also serve Paris on the routes we track.
Other popular routes
- Chicago → London~8h · British Airways, United
- Chicago → Rome~9.5h · ITA Airways, United
- Chicago → Frankfurt~8.5h · Lufthansa, United
- New York → London~7h · British Airways, American
- New York → Paris~7.5h · Air France, Delta
- New York → Rome~9h · Delta, American
- New York → Milan~8.5h · Delta, American
- New York → Madrid~7.5h · Iberia, Delta