Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG) starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $140.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG): Air France, American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 4,142 miles (6,666 km) apart. Air France is in SkyTeam, American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 65 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shannon, Dublin and London and more.
How many miles ORD to CDG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air France | 12,000–22,000 | $140.60–315.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 19,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 24,000 | $5.60 |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn Air France | 25,000–50,000 | $204–508.50 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $40.60–705.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $40.60–200.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 27,000 | $29–38 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 27,500 | $25.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 29,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $54 |
Business and first class prices, and 10 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to CDG
- Air FranceSkyTeam · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to CDG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air France, United Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Air France
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air France
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Air France
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Air France
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Air France
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Air France
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Air France
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air France
ORD to CDG with one stop
65 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Shannon (SNN)United Airlines, then Aer Lingus
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Quebec (YQB)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Air Transat and Air France
- Via Ottawa (YOW)United Airlines, then Air France
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Air France and easyJet
- Via Halifax (YHZ)United Airlines and American Airlines, then WestJet
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then Brussels Airlines, RwandAir and 1 more
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
ORD to CDG: common questions
How many miles does ORD to CDG cost?
In economy it starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $140.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (19,000), Finnair Plus (23,000) and Iberia Club (24,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to CDG?
Air France (SkyTeam), American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG).
How far is Chicago from Paris by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Paris (CDG) are 4,142 miles (6,666 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to CDG award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Paris?
The most direct connections are through Shannon (SNN), Dublin (DUB), London (LHR), Quebec (YQB) and Ottawa (YOW). On 37 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aer Lingus through Dublin.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.