What percentage of New Delhi to Chicago flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 3.6% of flights from New Delhi to Chicago are direct. This indicates that the vast majority of travelers on this route will typically have one or more stopovers. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing quarter is 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this route.

What's the flight time from New Delhi to Chicago?

The typical direct flight time from New Delhi to Chicago is approximately 20 hours and 35 minutes. This corresponds to a median duration of 1235 minutes for non-stop journeys. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to about 21 hours and 50 minutes, or 1310 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 12039 kilometers.

How often do New Delhi to Chicago flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New Delhi to Chicago route are classified as having frequent price drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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New Delhi to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Chicago

For travelers looking for cheap flights from New Delhi to Chicago, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $567. Other cost-effective options include January, with a median fare of $607, and December, where the median fare is $620. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings on your journey.

Fares for flights from New Delhi to Chicago typically range from $866 to $1240, with a median price of $1000. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 6% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When flying from New Delhi to Chicago, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely have one or more stops on your journey.

A typical journey from New Delhi to Chicago takes about 29h 15m, including connections. This duration accounts for the time spent in the air and any layovers you may encounter on your route. Given that most itineraries involve connections, this median time provides a realistic expectation for the overall travel duration.

The distance between New Delhi and Chicago is approximately 12,039 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul flight, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Chicago

Regular price: $726 - $1,820

Prices for flights from New Delhi to Chicago are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to Chicago is typically between $726 and $1820. Currently, the lowest deal is $675 with Etihad Airways for travel from Oct 1-Oct 15.

now $675

Low $726

High $1,820

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Chicago is February, with a median price of $567. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2466. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $567

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,466

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Etihad Airways

Qatar Airways

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Chicago

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Cathay Pacific

$1,016

$752

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$898

$850

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$899

$852

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$1,030

$965

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$845

$705

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$887

$730

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Chicago

25 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 20

$1,270 → $799

37%

19 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 14

$1,268 → $799

37%

20 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 15

$1,267 → $799

37%

21 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 16

$1,267 → $799

37%

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Chicago

New Delhi - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from DEL to CHI are below the typical level, with 6% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February ($567), January ($607), and December ($620) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 29h 15m.

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 29 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 96.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers the most deals.

Etihad Airways has 65 deals, followed by Qatar Airways with 6 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from New Delhi to Chicago appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a major hub for flights from New Delhi to Chicago.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$684

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering a wide range of flights from New Delhi to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$733

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International Airport is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by Amtrak Hiawatha line or car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,211

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

$2,800

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From DEL

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Dec 10

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,591

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Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From DEL

Elite

Sep 28

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$18,399

$11,457

Save $6,942

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From DEL

Elite

Nov 30

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$19,300

$12,827

Save $6,473

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From DEL

Elite

Nov 02

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,793

$2,800

Save $1,993

From DEL

Elite

Nov 24

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,772

$2,800

Save $1,972

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the best time to book flights from New Delhi to Chicago for the cheapest prices is typically within the 28-59 day window before departure. Flights booked within this period have shown an average price of $1105. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically sees an average price of $1191, while booking 0-6 days out can result in an average price of $1289. Planning ahead by at least a month can help secure more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from New Delhi to Chicago is considered to be $866 or less. The median price for this route over the same period has been $1000. Prices around $1240 or higher are typically in the more expensive range. Comparing prices against these historical benchmarks can help travelers identify a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to Chicago are February, with a median price of $567, and January, with a median price of $607. December also shows a relatively low median price of $620. The annual median price for this route is $1000, indicating that flights during these months are significantly below the yearly average.

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New Delhi to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Chicago

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Chicago

Regular price: $726 - $1,820

Prices for flights from New Delhi to Chicago are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to Chicago is typically between $726 and $1820. Currently, the lowest deal is $675 with Etihad Airways for travel from Oct 1-Oct 15.

now $675

Low $726

High $1,820

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chicago

February

Cheapest

Flights from $567

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,466

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Etihad Airways

Qatar Airways

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Chicago

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Cathay Pacific

$1,016

$752

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$898

$850

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$899

$852

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$1,030

$965

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$845

$705

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chicago

New Delhi (DEL) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$887

$730

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Chicago

25 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 20

$1,270 → $799

37%

19 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 14

$1,268 → $799

37%

20 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 15

$1,267 → $799

37%

21 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 16

$1,267 → $799

37%

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Chicago

New Delhi - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from DEL to CHI are below the typical level, with 6% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February ($567), January ($607), and December ($620) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 29h 15m.

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 29 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 96.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers the most deals.

Etihad Airways has 65 deals, followed by Qatar Airways with 6 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from New Delhi to Chicago appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a major hub for flights from New Delhi to Chicago.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$684

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering a wide range of flights from New Delhi to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$733

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International Airport is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,063

$2,800

Save $2,263

From DEL

Elite

Dec 10

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,591

$3,918

Save $1,673

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From DEL

Elite

Sep 28

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$18,399

$11,457

Save $6,942

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From DEL

Elite

Nov 30

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$19,300

$12,827

Save $6,473

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From DEL

Elite

Nov 02

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,793

$2,800

Save $1,993

From DEL

Elite

Nov 24

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,772

$2,800

Save $1,972

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from New Delhi to Chicago

New Delhi to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Chicago

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chicago

Direct flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Chicago

New Delhi - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 29h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Etihad Airways offers the most deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Sep 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book New Delhi to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a New Delhi to Chicago flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from New Delhi to Chicago?

What percentage of New Delhi to Chicago flights are direct?

What's the flight time from New Delhi to Chicago?

How often do New Delhi to Chicago flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from New Delhi

Flights to Chicago from other cities

New Delhi to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Chicago

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chicago

Direct flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Chicago

New Delhi - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 29h 15m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Etihad Airways offers the most deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Oct 08

Sep 29

Sep 30

Sep 30

Sep 26

Sep 16

Oct 27

Dec 10

Sep 28

Nov 30

Nov 02

Nov 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book New Delhi to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a New Delhi to Chicago flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from New Delhi to Chicago?