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Cheap flights from Chicago to New Delhi from ₹ 27,187

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DEL
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to New Delhi (DEL). 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 61,689

One-way from

₹ 27,187

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 78,940

Good round-trip deal

₹ 89,420 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 31,705 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 11/2-3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 35m total
  • Chicago to New Delhi
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Chicago to New Delhi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (₹ 1,266,398 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 385,207 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Wed 11/213:30
ORD
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DEL
Nonstop15h 50m
Air India
Tue 3/302:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Deal found 15/1₹ 61,689
Wed 1/419:50
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop22h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 17/406:30
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop37h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1₹ 61,779
Wed 18/314:30
ORD
-
DEL
Nonstop15h 50m
Air India
Sun 12/402:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Air India
Deal found 13/1₹ 61,870
Mon 2/311:50
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/406:30
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop37h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1₹ 62,141
Wed 8/419:50
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 19/406:30
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop37h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1₹ 62,321
Fri 20/213:30
ORD
-
DEL
Nonstop15h 50m
Air India
Sun 3/502:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Air India
Deal found 14/1₹ 62,412
Tue 15/911:25
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/1107:00
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop38h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1₹ 62,502
Tue 15/911:25
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/906:30
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop37h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1₹ 62,592
Mon 30/313:10
ORD
-
DEL
Nonstop16h 20m
Air India
Sun 12/402:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Air India
Deal found 15/1₹ 62,683
Tue 3/313:49
MDW
-
DEL
2 stops22h 11m
Delta
Sun 8/305:00
DEL
-
MDW
2 stops24h 10m
Delta
Deal found 15/1₹ 62,773
Tue 3/314:05
ORD
-
DEL
2 stops21h 55m
Delta
Sat 7/305:00
DEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 31m
Delta
Deal found 15/1₹ 62,773
Wed 11/213:30
ORD
-
DEL
Nonstop15h 50m
Air India
Thu 19/202:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Deal found 14/1₹ 62,863

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to New Delhi 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 16 January 2026.
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ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

21:20-05:15

1 stop21h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 4/4

06:30-18:15

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 63,134

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

13:30-16:50

Nonstop15h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 29/3

02:15-11:10

Nonstop19h 25m

₹ 63,766

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

13:30-16:50

Nonstop15h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 21/3

02:15-12:30

Nonstop20h 45m

₹ 66,476

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

13:30-16:50

Nonstop15h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 3/3

02:15-11:30

Nonstop20h 45m

₹ 70,541

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

10:35-02:00

2 stops28h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 24/6

04:35-21:16

2 stops27h 11m

₹ 70,721

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

14:35-21:35

1 stop43h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 2/2

01:30-12:55

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 71,263

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Sun 15/2

09:34-01:10

2 stops28h 06m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 17/2

01:30-17:45

2 stops27h 45m

₹ 72,166

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Sun 19/4

09:27-01:55

2 stops29h 58m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 26/4

00:50-16:36

2 stops26h 16m

₹ 72,437

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 21/4

18:34-01:55

2 stops20h 51m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 26/4

00:50-16:36

2 stops26h 16m

₹ 72,437

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Thu 23/4

13:10-01:55

2 stops26h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 26/4

00:50-16:36

2 stops26h 16m

₹ 72,437

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Delhi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to New Delhi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to New Delhi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Delhi (average of ₹ 54,012). Flying from Chicago to New Delhi in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 70,270). 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 CHI to DEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to New Delhi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to New Delhi?

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

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to New Delhi on Cheapflights.

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

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

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 63,345.

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 00m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to New Delhi, 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 2h 17m.

How often are flights from Chicago to New Delhi delayed?

About 55% of weekly flights between Chicago and New Delhi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 255 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

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

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

Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 55% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Delhi, such as SWISS, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,851 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,851 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,851 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,166 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,851 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,370 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,851 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,975 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,851 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to New Delhi. 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 into for flights to New Delhi from Chicago?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to New Delhi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Indira Gandhi Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights to the New Delhi airport from Chicago. It is only a 12.5 km journey from Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to New Delhi’s city centre.

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

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Air India, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Chicago to New Delhi in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 05m. Chicago and New Delhi are separated by a distance of 12014 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at ₹ 46,496, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to New Delhi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and KLM. Turkish Airlines is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 18,145. Users have also found prices from ₹ 26,340 and ₹ 27,169 on Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 26,170. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl) can be booked for ₹ 57,444 on average, our data indicates ₹ 91,238 when flying from Chicago to New Delhi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to New Delhi 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 Chicago to New Delhi?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Delhi (average of ₹ 54,012). Flying from Chicago to New Delhi in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 70,270). 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 Chicago to New Delhi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to New Delhi. 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 46,496Average₹ 77,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 62,889Average₹ 78,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest₹ 63,868Average₹ 112,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest₹ 64,522Average₹ 93,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 64,905Average₹ 97,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 66,003Average₹ 108,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,502Average₹ 87,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 72,275Average₹ 100,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 73,871Average₹ 165,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,994Average₹ 148,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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