Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to ORY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Orly Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and ORY:
London Heathrow Airport
Madrid Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight is $575. A return ticket right now is $999. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ORD to ORY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Orly Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ORD to ORY.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Orly Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ORY instead:
Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Paris Orly Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Orly Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Paris in March.
When booking your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to ORY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.