Cheap flights from Chicago to France from $261

If you are unable to visit France during the month of February, then departing from Chicago during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $581.

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to France is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for France on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $876. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to France on Saturday is $1,069.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to France is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to France in the afternoon for as low as $960. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to France is in the evening when prices are around $965.

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle for the best Chicago - France flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to France from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to France for around $786 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to France from Chicago for as low as $661 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to France flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

British Airways, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to France

United Airlines, Air France and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to France from Chicago according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to France. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to France on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 33% of flights between Chicago and France have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 184 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Monday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, American Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 27% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per day flying from Chicago to France. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00PM, with 71% of flights taking off in the evening.

The number of flights available between Chicago and France is 98 per week as of July 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.