How to get from Chicago to New Delhi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Munich: about 18h 58m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Montreal, Warsaw and Paris. Two tickets from $898.

Flights from Chicago to New Delhi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Munich
18h 58m
two tickets, via Paris
$898
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,471 mi (12,024 km)
fastest
Via Munich
Germany
18h 58m
with the connection
Chicago to Munich flight 8h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to New Delhi flight 7h 28m
two ticketsfrom $1,781
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
19h 20m
with the connection
Chicago to Amsterdam flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to New Delhi flight 8h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,476
Via Montreal
Canada
19h 32m
with the connection
Chicago to Montreal flight 2h 22m
Connection of about 3h
Montreal to New Delhi flight 14h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,439
Via Warsaw
Poland
19h 33m
with the connection
Chicago to Warsaw flight 9h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Warsaw to New Delhi flight 7h 28m
two ticketsfrom $981
Via Paris
France
19h 40m
with the connection
Chicago to Paris flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to New Delhi flight 8h 30m
two ticketsfrom $898

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 New Delhi

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, November and December, +19° to +27° by day. In November it is +27° by day and +14° at night, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+19° +7° 5 days
Feb
+24° +11° 2 days
Mar
+30° +16° 3 days
Apr
+37° +22° 1 days
May
+38° +25° 4 days
Jun
+38° +27° 9 days
Jul
+34° +27° 24 days
Aug
+33° +26° 18 days
Sep
+33° +25° 14 days
Oct
+31° +20° 3 days
Nov
+27° +14° 1 days
Dec
+21° +9° 2 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, 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 New Delhi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Munich.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to New Delhi?
Via Munich: 8h 30m to the connection, 7h 28m after it, about 18h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to New Delhi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $898. 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 New Delhi?
Munich (18h 58m total), Amsterdam (19h 20m total), Montreal (19h 32m total), Warsaw (19h 33m total) and Paris (19h 40m total).
How far is New Delhi from Chicago?
7,471 mi (12,024 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.