How to get from Chicago to Mumbai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Istanbul: about 19h 38m including the connection. Other options: via Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Frankfurt and Toronto. Two tickets from $849.

Flights from Chicago to Mumbai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Istanbul
19h 38m
two tickets, via Istanbul
$849
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,045 mi (12,947 km)
fastest
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
19h 38m
with the connection
Chicago to Istanbul flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to Mumbai flight 6h 30m
two ticketsfrom $849
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
19h 40m
with the connection
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Mumbai flight 3h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,028
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
19h 53m
with the connection
Chicago to Dubai flight 13h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Mumbai: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Mumbai flight 3h 18m
two ticketsfrom $911
Via Frankfurt
Germany
19h 53m
with the connection
Chicago to Frankfurt flight 8h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Mumbai flight 8h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,777
Via Toronto
Canada
19h 57m
with the connection
Chicago to Toronto flight 1h 47m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Mumbai: Pearson International.
Toronto to Mumbai flight 15h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,851

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Mumbai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, May, October, November and December, +30° to +33° by day, sea +25° to +32°. In November it is +33° by day and +22° at night, sea +28°, with 2 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +19° +25° 1 days
Feb
+32° +20° +26° 0 days
Mar
+34° +23° +28° 0 days
Apr
+34° +25° +30° 0 days
May
+33° +27° +32° 8 days
Jun
+30° +26° +31° 26 days
Jul
+28° +25° +28° 31 days
Aug
+28° +25° +29° 30 days
Sep
+28° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+31° +24° +30° 12 days
Nov
+33° +22° +28° 2 days
Dec
+31° +21° +26° 0 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Mumbai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Istanbul.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Mumbai?
Via Istanbul: 10h 8m to the connection, 6h 30m after it, about 19h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Mumbai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Istanbul from $849. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Mumbai?
Istanbul (19h 38m total), Abu Dhabi (19h 40m total), Dubai (19h 53m total), Frankfurt (19h 53m total) and Toronto (19h 57m total).
How far is Mumbai from Chicago?
8,045 mi (12,947 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.