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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chicago from ₹ 38,549

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CHI
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chicago are usually found in October or December, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Tue 21/402:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Air India
Mon 27/413:10
ORD
-
DEL
Nonstop16h 20m
Air India
Deal found 22/2₹ 65,551
Sun 19/402:15
DEL
-
ORD
Nonstop19h 25m
Air India
Mon 4/513:10
ORD
-
DEL
Nonstop16h 20m
Air India
Deal found 23/2₹ 66,824
Thu 9/415:55
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/416:15
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2₹ 66,915
Thu 9/415:55
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/414:00
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/2₹ 67,097
Wed 22/407:40
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 40m
Finnair
Mon 27/421:30
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop21h 20m
Finnair
Deal found 23/2₹ 67,188
Tue 8/907:40
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 40m
Finnair
Tue 15/921:30
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop21h 20m
Finnair
Deal found 25/2₹ 67,460
Sun 26/407:40
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 40m
Finnair
Sun 30/821:30
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop21h 20m
Finnair
Deal found 24/2₹ 67,642
Sun 26/402:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Air India
Mon 4/513:10
ORD
-
DEL
Nonstop16h 20m
Air India
Deal found 22/2₹ 68,097
Sun 19/402:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/514:00
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2₹ 68,188
Tue 5/503:55
DEL
-
MDW
2 stops24h 33m
Delta
Tue 26/509:23
MDW
-
DEL
2 stops26h 57m
Delta
Deal found 24/2₹ 69,643
Mon 20/403:55
DEL
-
MDW
2 stops24h 33m
Delta
Tue 5/509:29
MDW
-
DEL
2 stops26h 51m
Delta
Deal found 24/2₹ 69,733
Sun 3/500:50
DEL
-
MDW
2 stops27h 38m
Delta
Tue 26/509:23
MDW
-
DEL
2 stops26h 57m
Delta
Deal found 24/2₹ 78,189

Find flight deals from New Delhi to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 65,551

One-way from

₹ 38,549

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 92,826

Good round-trip deal

₹ 78,550 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 44,933 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 21/4-27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 45m total
  • New Delhi to Chicago
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 19/4
  • Nonstop
  • 19h 25m total
  • New Delhi to Chicago
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Delhi to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 26 February 2026.
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Price

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 30/4

07:40-17:50

1 stop20h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

16:50-06:05

2 stops26h 45m

₹ 75,188

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 30/4

07:40-17:50

1 stop20h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

11:40-05:20

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 77,461

New DelhiChicago

DEL - MDW

DELMDW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 30/4

04:35-22:28

2 stops28h 23m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/5

06:00-22:50

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 78,916

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 25/6

06:30-18:15

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

11:25-04:50

1 stop30h 55m

₹ 86,553

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 1/4

07:40-17:50

1 stop20h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

11:54-05:20

2 stops30h 56m

₹ 87,826

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 28/4

21:00-12:20

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/10

21:05-05:20

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 89,008

New DelhiChicago

DEL - MDW

DELMDW

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 13/6

04:35-21:45

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

13:05-01:55

2 stops26h 20m

₹ 90,372

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/6

01:35-14:00

2 stops22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

15:45-23:35

2 stops21h 20m

₹ 92,554

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 18/3

23:00-12:00

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

14:35-21:00

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 113,828

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 12/4

07:40-19:57

2 stops46h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/6

16:44-05:20

2 stops26h 06m

₹ 117,738

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from New Delhi with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Delhi to Chicago, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago (average of ₹ 30,366). Flying from New Delhi to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 79,462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Delhi to Chicago as you normally would.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from New Delhi to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 15% of one-stop itineraries from New Delhi to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New Delhi to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 82,205.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New Delhi to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Helsinki (HEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

How often are flights from New Delhi to Chicago delayed?

About 61% of weekly flights between New Delhi and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 124 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Delhi to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Delhi to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 61% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 26 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, SWISS, andUnited Airlines from New Delhi to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,880 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,349 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,416 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,967 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Indira Gandhi Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 13 airlines have flights from the New Delhi airport to Chicago. It is only a 12.5 km journey to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) from New Delhi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Finnair, Delta, and Turkish Airlines can get you from New Delhi to Chicago in just under 20h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 43m. New Delhi and Chicago are separated by a distance of 12014 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 38,470, Etihad Airways will fly you from New Delhi to Chicago and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Finnair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 50,671 and ₹ 69,694, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Delhi to Chicago for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Chicago one-way?

    ₹ 32,977 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from ₹ 36,221 and ₹ 37,863, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from New Delhi to Chicago is generally ₹ 205,290, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 36,731. When looking at the most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay ₹ 67,006 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Delhi to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Delhi to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago (average of ₹ 30,366). Flying from New Delhi to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 79,462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New Delhi to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 26 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 38,470Average₹ 80,899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 50,671Average₹ 99,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest₹ 69,694Average₹ 88,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 73,390Average₹ 85,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,739Average₹ 85,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,970Average₹ 96,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 79,877Average₹ 88,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest₹ 80,576Average₹ 99,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 82,396Average₹ 110,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest₹ 82,693Average₹ 97,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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