What percentage of New Delhi to Chicago flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 3.6% of flights from New Delhi to Chicago were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data reflects flight patterns over a 90-day period.

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

The typical flight time for a direct flight from New Delhi to Chicago is 20 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 12039 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is slightly longer, averaging 21 hours and 50 minutes. This translates to 1235 minutes for direct flights and 1310 minutes for flights with a single stop.

How often do New Delhi to Chicago flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New Delhi to Chicago route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. This observation is based on pricing trends over a 30-day period.

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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: $721 - $1,898

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 between $721 and $1898. The current lowest deal is $673 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 16.

now $673

Low $721

High $1,898

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

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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 for New Delhi to Chicago are below the typical level at $673.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $567

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chicago, with a median price of $567.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 29h 15m

Flights from New Delhi to Chicago typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 29h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 3.6% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers the most deals

Etihad Airways has offered 65 direct deals recently, making it a frequent provider on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from New Delhi to Chicago appear frequently, with good prices available 6% of the time.

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

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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 28-59 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price observed was $1105. Prices tend to be higher closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $1289. Even booking more than 60 days in advance saw a slightly higher average price of $1178.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New Delhi to Chicago is considered a good deal if you find it for $866 or less. The median price for this route was $1000. Prices above $1240 are typically in the more expensive range for this route. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to Chicago are February, January, and December. February typically sees a median price of $567, while January's median price is around $607. December also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $620, compared to the annual median price of $1000 for this route. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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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: $721 - $1,898

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 between $721 and $1898. The current lowest deal is $673 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 16.

now $673

Low $721

High $1,898

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