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$506+ Cheap flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Chicago (CHI)

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CHI
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chicago are usually found in October or June, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Chicago (CHI). 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 August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$926
(British Airways)

One-way from

$506
(Priceline)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,293

Good round-trip deal

$742 or less

Good one-way deal

$514 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:35 amDEL - ORD
2 stops27h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 4/174:55 pmORD - DEL
1 stop20h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$926
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/43:55 pmDEL - ORD
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/151:05 amORD - DEL
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$927
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/161:00 pmDEL - ORD
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/163:35 pmORD - DEL
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$928
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/23:55 pmDEL - ORD
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/81:10 pmORD - DEL
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/6$929
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/161:05 amDEL - ORD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/156:00 pmORD - DEL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$930
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:15 pmDEL - ORD
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/101:10 pmORD - DEL
Nonstop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$931
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/203:55 amDEL - ORD
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Sun 9/284:15 pmORD - DEL
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Deal found 8/6$932
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/33:55 pmDEL - ORD
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/101:10 pmORD - DEL
Nonstop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$933
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/163:35 amDEL - ORD
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:50 pmORD - DEL
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$934
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/51:35 amDEL - ORD
1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 1/51:54 pmORD - DEL
2 stops23h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$935
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:50 amDEL - ORD
1 stop38h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 1/76:45 pmORD - DEL
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$937
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/23:55 amDEL - MDW
2 stops25h 12mDelta
Sat 11/81:06 pmMDW - DEL
2 stops24h 34mDelta
Deal found 8/6$1,014

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Delhi to Chicago 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Delhi to Chicago that are best for you.

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New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

4:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$926

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 10/4

3:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

1:05 am-4:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$927

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/16

1:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

3:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$928

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 1/19

1:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

6:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop17h 55m

$929

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/16

1:05 am-12:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 35m

$930

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 9/15

9:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

1:10 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop16h 20m

$931

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 9/20

3:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

4:15 pm-7:05 am

2 stops28h 20m

$932

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/3

3:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

1:10 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop16h 20m

$933

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 1/20

1:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

4:25 pm-8:45 am

2 stops28h 50m

$934

New DelhiChicago

DEL - ORD

DELORD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 10/5

1:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

1:54 pm-1:15 am

2 stops23h 51m

$935

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The best insider tips for New Delhi to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Delhi to Chicago trip
Airports
DEL

Arrive four hours early for international flights at DEL to navigate busy security lines. Use self-check-in kiosks to save time.

Read more about DELby Jessica Macdonald
ORD

Expect long walks to immigration at ORD Terminal 5. Be prepared for potentially lengthy lines upon arrival.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from New Delhi with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chicago. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Delhi to Chicago is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from New Delhi to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 DEL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Delhi to Chicago in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of 1-stop itineraries from New Delhi to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Delhi to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $825.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 40m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Chicago, 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 layover time of 1h 34m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated August 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and LOT from New Delhi to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
LOT
7.6
Good
1,105 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,319 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from New Delhi to Chicago, you will be flying from Indira Gandhi Intl. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is just 7.8 mi from the center of the city. Indira Gandhi Intl is the only New Delhi airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 13 airlines have flights to Chicago from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($926), and Delta ($1,014) offers the cheapest pricing from New Delhi to Chicago. British Airways is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Delhi to Chicago is $453. On average you can expect to pay $820. The most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $640.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New Delhi to Chicago?

    New Delhi to Chicago flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    Abu Dhabi travelers tend to visit Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi more than anywhere else. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of $22 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New Delhi to Chicago flights?

    New Delhi to Chicago flights have a layover in Istanbul the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from New Delhi to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 New Delhi to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to Chicago. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$372Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$374Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IndiGoCheapest$453Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air IndiaCheapest$709Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$756Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$828Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$830Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$852Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$867Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$870Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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