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✈️ Cheap flights from Chicago to Paris
Compare Chicago – Paris fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 6,664 km and takes around 8 h 40 min nonstop.
📏 Distance6,664 km (4,141 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 8 h 40 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceParis is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
🛫 AirportsORD, MDW → CDG, ORY, BVA
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $603
📅 Cheapest months to fly Chicago → Paris
- $603Oct 26
- $796Nov 26
- $653Dec 26
- $707Feb 27
- $802Mar 27
- $821Aug 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit France
Best: May-June and September – pleasant weather, long days and fewer crowds than summer.
Shoulder season: April and October – cooler, good for cities and wine harvest season.
Weather by month in Paris
- 7°Jan⛅
- 8°Feb⛅
- 12°Mar⛅
- 16°Apr⛅
- 20°May⛅
- 23°Jun⛅
- 25°Jul⛅
- 25°Aug⛅
- 21°Sep⛅
- 16°Oct⛅
- 11°Nov⛅
- 8°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb the Eiffel Tower – Watch Paris sparkle from the top as the tower's lights twinkle on the hour after dark.
- Explore the Louvre – Wander the world's largest art museum, from the Mona Lisa to ancient Egyptian treasures.
- Tour the Loire châteaux – Cycle between Renaissance castles like Chambord and Chenonceau through vineyards and forests.
- See Mont-Saint-Michel – Cross the bay to a medieval abbey rising from tidal flats.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Chicago to Paris flights: questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Paris?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Paris takes about 8 h 40 min for the 6,664 km (4,141 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Paris from Chicago?
Paris is about 6,664 km (4,141 miles) from Chicago as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Paris?
Right now Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Paris?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $603. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Chicago and Paris?
From Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW). In Paris: Charles de Gaulle Intl (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA).
Do I need a visa for France?
It depends on your passport – see our France visa & entry guide.
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