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 Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to New Delhi?
How often are flights from Chicago to New Delhi delayed?
About 58% of weekly flights between Chicago and New Delhi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 260 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 Monday 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 58% of flights being delayed.
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 26% 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 ₹ 63,604.
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 New York (JFK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 51m.
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 New York (JFK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.
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 18 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Delhi, such as KLM, SWISS, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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