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$376 Find cheap flights from Chicago to New Delhi

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12:19 pm - 9:00 pmORD-DEL
22h 11m1 stop
11:30 pm - 4:01 pmDEL-ORD
27h 01m1 stop
$735American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 1
1:30 pm - 7:35 pmORD-DEL
19h 35m1 stop
4:50 am - 8:50 amDEL-ORD
38h 30m1 stop
$737Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 24
7:05 pm - 12:15 amORD-DEL
17h 40m1 stop
1:45 am - 4:15 pmDEL-ORD
26h 00m1 stop
$766SWISS
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Mon, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 19
3:35 pm - 11:30 pmORD-DEL
21h 25m1 stop
1:20 am - 12:30 pmDEL-ORD
21h 40m1 stop
$781Lufthansa
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Wed, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 17
3:35 pm - 12:10 amORD-DEL
22h 05m1 stop
1:50 am - 6:25 pmDEL-ORD
28h 05m1 stop
$782Lufthansa
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Sat, Oct 26 - Sat, Jan 25
12:00 pm - 12:45 pmORD-DEL
14h 15mnonstop
2:40 am - 7:25 amDEL-ORD
15h 15mnonstop
$794Air India
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Oct 20
12:00 pm - 12:45 pmORD-DEL
14h 15mnonstop
2:40 am - 7:25 amDEL-ORD
15h 15mnonstop
$801Air India
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Mon, Jul 8 - Tue, Oct 15
7:15 pm - 11:40 pmORD-DEL
17h 55m1 stop
1:10 am - 12:10 pmDEL-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
$874SWISS
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Wed, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 14
8:45 pm - 9:05 amORD-DEL
25h 50m1 stop
4:10 am - 2:55 pmDEL-ORD
22h 15m1 stop
$907Emirates
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Mon, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 12
8:45 pm - 9:05 amORD-DEL
25h 50m1 stop
9:25 pm - 2:55 pmDEL-ORD
29h 00m1 stop
$911Emirates
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Flights from Chicago to New Delhi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to New Delhi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to New Delhi flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to New Delhi.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to New Delhi cost $344 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and New Delhi. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $610.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New Delhi?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to New Delhi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Delhi on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Delhi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to New Delhi is September, where tickets cost $795 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,728 and $1,507 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to New Delhi, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Delhi?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Etihad Airways ($376) and American Airlines ($426). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($735) and Etihad Airways ($737).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and New Delhi?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to New Delhi.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to New Delhi direct and that is Air India. The best one-way deal found from Air India for the route is $712.

How many flights are there between Chicago and New Delhi per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Chicago and lands in New Delhi, with an average flight time of 14h 15m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and New Delhi?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to New Delhi take?

The average nonstop flight takes 14h 15m, covering a distance of 7,469 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to New Delhi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 12:00 pm and will be landing in New Delhi at 12:45 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to New Delhi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to New Delhi jets off at 12:00 pm and lands at 12:45 pm.

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August

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December

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$376
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Delhi

When to book flights from Chicago to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to New Delhi

  • Are there lounges at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    Several airlines operate multiple lounges Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). If you’re traveling economy class, you can pay for a day’s pass to access these lounges. You’ll find ITC Hotels Green Lounge in Terminal 3.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the DEL upon their arrival?

    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) provides trained airline staff who offer assistance to persons with limited mobility and disabled passengers. If you need special assistance at DHL to help you move through the airport, make an early request when booking your flight. Arrange with your airline if you need a wheelchair, at least 48h before your trip begins.

  • Are there currency exchange bureaus at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    If you’ve just arrived and need to change your dollars to rupees, you’ll find currency exchange counters in Terminal 3 at pre-customs and post-customs area in the arrival hall.

  • How do I get from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to The Red Fort?

    The Red Fort is situated approximately 12 miles from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). You can get there via several ways, but the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus provides the easiest and cheapest means, covering the distance in around 15min. The bus leaves every 14min.

  • Need facilities for children?

    When you are traveling with children, consider using O'Hare International Airport. The airport has a functioning family lounge which gives children ample time to play. Additionally, the airport provides the mother rooms for the nursing mothers. The rooms provide both comfort and privacy for breastfeeding mothers.

  • What is the quick way to get from Indira Gandhi airport to the city center?

    The quickest way is by the use of the metro services available at the airport. The metro services will cost you between 40-60 INR (0.5-1 USD) for the journey from DEL airport to the city center. Alternatively, you can use the taxis which are slightly more expensive than the metro but take a shorter duration to the city center.

  • Does O'Hare Airport provide parking spaces?

    ORD airport has sufficient parking space. Through the online parking systems, the airport reserves parking space for travelers upon payment. The cost of parking is usually around $13-$18 per day. The airport also provides additional services such as car care services and heated indoor parking, which is ideal in winter conditions.

  • Is it possible to fly from Midway International Airport directly to New Delhi?

    Several airlines offer nonstop flights from the Midway International Airport to DEL airport in India. However, others have one or two stopping points on the way to DEL airport. Airlines that provide their services along this route include Delta, United Airlines, and KLM.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to New Delhi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to New Delhi was $376 for a one-way ticket and $735 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and New Delhi?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in New Delhi.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to New Delhi?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to New Delhi?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to New Delhi?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and New Delhi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to New Delhi?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to New Delhi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to New Delhi, Emirates or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New Delhi are Emirates and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,176 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,296 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to New Delhi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to New Delhi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to New Delhi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Delhi from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to New Delhi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Delhi with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to New Delhi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Delhi from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $441 or less one-way and $851 or less round-trip.
  • Those who’ll be flying Air India from Chicago to New Delhi should keep in mind that the airline’s hub is at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Passengers aboard this flight will arrive through Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport. Also, the airline’s Maharajah Lounge sits in the same terminal. Access is limited to passengers willing to pay a day pass, at a reduced cost. The fast lane program will facilitate priority clearance upon arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
  • Travelers leaving via Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), keep in mind that the airport has a road system linking the terminal and the secure area. You can move between the two buildings via a pedestrian bridge. Passengers must first clear with the security in the terminal building prior to entry into the concourse. The secure area has a central market with restaurants, shops and a large seating area.
  • Families traveling with kids through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) have access to mother’s rooms. Pumping and breastfeeding mothers can attend to the little ones in privacy. You’ll get these rooms in Terminal 2, Concourse F, and at the Rotunda in Terminal 3.
  • Air India departing from any of the airports in Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport allows passengers to bring their pets on board. Typically, the airline allows household pets such as cats, dogs and birds. However, each pet must bear a certified vaccination document and a valid health license and must be restrained in their kernels. Also, you must have a permit to clear their entry into India.
  • Chicago to Midway International Airport (MDW) lies about 10.7 miles from downtown Chicago. Various public transportation options travel between the two points. However, the Orange Line train is the best option, as it renders regular service from the city center of Chicago to MDW, covering the journey in about 20-25min.
  • When you choose to fly from O’Hare Intl (ORD) airport in the United States to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) airport in India, there are several options that you can weigh depending on your schedule. In this case, you can choose a nonstop flight or stop at some point, depending on your schedule. Several airlines such as Air India, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines provide these options when you seek their services.
  • O’Hare Intl (ORD) airport has many hotel facilities to benefit from whether you are waiting for a flight or after a flight. Within the airport premises, you can get the services of Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport. Apart from this, you can also get the services of Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare, which offers free shuttle services to and from the ORD airport.
  • Airport shuttle services are available to the airport from any pick-up point within the city. Expect to pay around $45 for the shuttle services, with the cost increasing depending on the nature of the airport shuttle.
  • If you want a smooth departure from the ORD airport, consider using the CLEAR program provided by the airport. Upon completion of enrollment into the program, you will be eligible for prior security clearance and airport assistance. This will enable you to present your boarding pass and only undergo the most critical security checks. Through the program, you save time on the security and clearance queues.
  • When waiting for your flight, you can enjoy the airport lounge facilities at the ORD airport. ORD airport has several lounges that you can choose from. The airport houses the Admiral Club, the Delta Sky Club, and the United Club. These lounges are open to all passengers, with their charges ranging from approx. $40-$60. If you are using the Midway International (MDW) airport, you may opt for the USO Lounge at the facility.
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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Air India

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Friday

Air India

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Saturday

Air India

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Sunday

Air India

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Nonstop returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chicago

Monday

Air India

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Air India

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Thursday

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Friday

Air India

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Saturday

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to New Delhi

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3915 reviews
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On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

10.0 ExcellentAli, May 2024JFK - DXB
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On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

I arrived 59 minutes before the flight in Tampa due to Massive traffic jam and the flight was closed and I was told that I’d simply have to “book a new ticket on line myself and the gate agents couldn’t help me”. Even though the flight was delayed over 30 minutes, (leaving one hour and 29 minutes before departure, they refused to assist in any way explaining that it’s automatic and there can be no exceptions. Horrible experience due to poor management at gate. I fly this option 2-3 times a year and have a good experience with the cabin crew etc. But, Tampa agents are not trained or allowed customer service. I once was a gate agent for USAir, I know times have changed, but forcing me to purchase a new ticket and complete indifference and inconvenience. No thanks

Crew members were good. Seats were packed and too tight .

Carry on luggage size for economy passengers significantly smaller than other airlines, so nearly all ecomy passengers had their bags taken and checked.

Had a short layover in Zurich, luggage marked expedite and short layover but still didn’t get luggage when arrived in Split until 3 days later even though husband got his.

On time flight, I requested wheelchair in Zurich , when I arrived they were no where to be found, I had one hour between flights I had to walk with great difficulty.

We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Food was very good. Again tray could use a non-skid mat. I had a regular seat - comfortable - able to sleep undisturbed. Boarding was uneventful.

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Indigo attempts to make you pay for a seat during check in. I opted to not do this. The result - they allotted me and my minor son seats apart. In the interest of making maximum money, they seem to have lost common sense too. Similarly, even during the flight, the crew are busy trying to serve food to those who’ve already paid for it. By the time they’re done, it’s time to land and no one else is able to get anything. Sadly this seems to be what makes them profitable, customers just need to bear with it till a better airline comes along.

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

Staff needs to be trained in managing customers better. Indigo appears to be a low cost airlines in all aspects.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Two times the gate was changed and flight got delayed

INDIGO Never On Time & Always Prefer to Shuttle Passengers Like shuttle Corks

I did not like the communication gap existing amongst the staff and the customer. My flight to Nagpur was delayed by two and half hours but it was informed to me on email ( not by W.A. or SMS) when I have already left my home in Baner area. I was painfully detained at airport with luggage when the gate no. 10 was changed to 5. I'll never recommend your flight to anybody.

Seats don't recline, no charging points. New aircraft and very clean. Crew should serve some water atleast.

Wife and I were seated in separate seats across the aisle

There was inordinate delay without any plausible reason. This has become a normal feature of Indigo now a days.

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Crew were slow in serving, as a result many of the passengers were not served Tea/Coffee. There is a scope for improvement

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct. However, the TV's in our entire row did not work so I'm glad we brought our own entertainment......

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

Their security process is excessive. We were checked when we got off our incoming plane, at the gate and up the stairs when boarding the plane. Come on.

Mediocre staff, crappy food selections and no entertainment for a 14 hour flight. The only good thing was that it was a direct flight.

Not comfortable for sitting. Sits are too close to each other and it’s too hard for butt..you need to improve your entertainment section like tv programming, Movies, it’s so hard to kill 15 hrs in long flights .you don’t serve good food like other competitive airlines thats my opinion

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to New Delhi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/27Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 35mORD-DEL
$376
8/11Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
27h 15mORD-DEL
$396
7/30Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 35mORD-DEL
$411
7/10Wed
1 stopIndiGo
31h 10mORD-DEL
$561
7/11Thu
1 stopIndiGo
31h 10mORD-DEL
$572
7/30Tue
nonstopAir India
14h 15mORD-DEL
$575
7/21Sun
nonstopAir India
14h 15mORD-DEL
$578
8/2Fri
1 stopEmirates
19h 30mORD-DEL
$594
7/3Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
32h 50mORD-DEL
$681
7/2Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
32h 50mORD-DEL
$690

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Last minute flights from Chicago to New Delhi

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to New Delhi that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/31Fri
multi-stopSWISS
17h 55mORD-DEL
6/23Sun
multi-stopSWISS
21h 30mDEL-ORD
$1,080
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
22h 58mORD-DEL
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 12mDEL-ORD
$1,086
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 35mORD-DEL
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
27h 02mDEL-ORD
$1,089
5/31Fri
multi-stopFinnair
21h 20mORD-DEL
7/5Fri
multi-stopFinnair
20h 15mDEL-ORD
$1,135
6/3Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 35mORD-DEL
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 30mDEL-ORD
$1,180
6/4Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 46mORD-DEL
7/7Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 25mDEL-ORD
$1,184
5/31Fri
multi-stopFinnair
21h 20mORD-DEL
7/6Sat
multi-stopFinnair
20h 15mDEL-ORD
$1,185
6/2Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 55mORD-DEL
7/2Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 30mDEL-ORD
$1,186
5/31Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
39h 35mORD-DEL
7/4Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 25mDEL-ORD
$1,221
6/4Tue
multi-stopLOT
23h 15mORD-DEL
7/8Mon
multi-stopLOT
22h 10mDEL-ORD
$1,264

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Flights to New Delhi

Destination:

New Delhi (DEL)India

Return flight deals:

New Delhi - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$3,228
$2,870
$2,965
$610

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