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Cheap flights from Chicago to New Delhi from ₹ 39,826

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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DEL
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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 March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 21 July 2026.

Mon 2/1114:35
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop43h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 31/122:45
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/7₹ 87,945
Sat 24/1016:15
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop45h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 8/1122:45
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/7₹ 88,813
Tue 18/815:00
ORD
-
DEL
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/804:55
DEL
-
ORD
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7₹ 89,102
Mon 27/716:00
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop42h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 21/101:30
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/7₹ 89,199
Thu 20/813:44
ORD
-
DEL
2 stops23h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 20/911:10
DEL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/7₹ 89,391
Sun 9/820:25
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 29/821:15
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 89,777
Sat 14/1118:50
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 1/1203:45
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 89,970
Fri 13/1120:20
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/104:25
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 90,066
Fri 13/1120:20
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/1108:55
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop41h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 90,163
Fri 13/1114:35
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop46h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 26/1101:30
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/7₹ 90,356
Sat 7/1114:35
ORD
-
DEL
1 stop43h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 29/1122:45
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 19/7₹ 90,549
Thu 3/915:00
ORD
-
DEL
2 stops22h 25m
ITA Airways
Wed 23/903:00
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 40m
ITA Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 90,741

Find 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 21 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 87,945

One-way from

₹ 39,826

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 117,453

Good round-trip deal

₹ 88,055 or less
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/11-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • Chicago to New Delhi
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Chicago to New Delhi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 1,126,599 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 434,713 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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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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 21 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

16:20-22:50

2 stops20h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 2/10

21:00-14:15

2 stops27h 45m

₹ 94,309

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

15:05-01:55

2 stops24h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 4/10

00:50-18:45

2 stops28h 25m

₹ 94,888

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 29/9

17:11-01:55

2 stops22h 14m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 13/10

03:55-16:39

2 stops23h 14m

₹ 94,984

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

10:30-02:35

2 stops28h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/12

03:20-20:24

2 stops28h 34m

₹ 96,720

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/11

10:30-02:35

2 stops28h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 15/12

05:10-22:35

2 stops28h 55m

₹ 96,720

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/11

18:50-15:00

2 stops32h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 6/12

09:50-15:05

2 stops40h 45m

₹ 97,009

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

09:00-21:30

2 stops26h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 4/10

23:35-09:45

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 98,360

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/12

19:45-21:50

2 stops38h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 31/1

23:55-14:35

1 stop26h 10m

₹ 98,360

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-08:05

2 stops49h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 22/10

16:00-15:05

2 stops57h 35m

₹ 101,445
Fastest return journey

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

14:35-21:30

1 stop20h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 22/8

23:35-09:44

1 stop20h 39m

₹ 105,495

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Delhi

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Delhi (average of ₹ 75,891). Flying from Chicago to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 136,257). 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.

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 32% 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 ₹ 67,630.

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.

How often are flights from Chicago to New Delhi delayed?

About 84% 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 early afternoon 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 Chicago to New Delhi flights?

Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 84% of flights being delayed.

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

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 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 21 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Delhi, such as Delta,SWISS, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,013 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,018 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,484 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,955 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 9 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 KLM, Delta, and Oman Air fly from Chicago to New Delhi in about 20h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 40m. 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 ₹ 49,642, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to New Delhi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air India and Etihad Airways. Turkish Airlines is 47% 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 ₹ 22,814. Users have also found prices from ₹ 27,726 and ₹ 29,007 on IndiGo 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 ₹ 86,195. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl) can be booked for ₹ 67,502 on average, our data indicates ₹ 100,711 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Delhi (average of ₹ 75,891). Flying from Chicago to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 136,257). 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 9 airlines flying from Chicago to New Delhi

Discover the top 9 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 21 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 49,642Average₹ 80,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 61,803Average₹ 101,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 67,732Average₹ 86,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest₹ 68,079Average₹ 95,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 70,468Average₹ 115,957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 73,424Average₹ 148,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 75,511Average₹ 177,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest₹ 75,844Average₹ 147,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 84,338Average₹ 156,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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