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$412+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AUH
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$763
(oojo)

One-way from

$412
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$856

Good round-trip deal

$919 or less

Good one-way deal

$403 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:10 pmORD - AUH
1 stop23h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 9/206:45 amAUH - ORD
1 stop33h 05mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/31$763
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:55 pmORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/192:55 amAUH - ORD
Nonstop14h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/31$818
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2211:45 pmORD - AUH
1 stop21h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/21:35 amAUH - ORD
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$840
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:20 pmORD - AUH
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 10/411:45 pmAUH - ORD
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$970
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1312:00 pmORD - AUH
3 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/205:00 amAUH - ORD
3 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$971
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:50 pmORD - AUH
2 stops45h 55mIndiGo
Fri 9/193:45 amAUH - ORD
2 stops47h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 3/31$1,055
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:20 pmORD - AUH
2 stops36h 55mSWISS
Tue 5/202:20 pmAUH - ORD
1 stop34h 35mSWISS
Deal found 3/31$1,116

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

8:10 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/20

6:45 am-6:50 am

1 stop33h 05m

$763

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

1:55 pm-12:20 pm

Nonstop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/19

2:55 am-8:45 am

Nonstop14h 50m

$818

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

11:45 pm-6:15 am

1 stop21h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/2

1:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop17h 05m

$840

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

7:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 10/4

11:45 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$970

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

12:00 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops26h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/20

5:00 am-7:27 am

3 stops35h 27m

$971

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

7:50 pm-2:45 am

2 stops45h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 9/19

3:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$1,055

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

9:20 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/20

2:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,116

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

5:55 am-12:20 am

3 stops57h 25m

$412

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

1:55 pm-12:20 pm

Nonstop13h 25m

$553

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/17

7:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$645

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Abu Dhabi flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Abu Dhabi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Abu Dhabi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Abu Dhabi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Abu Dhabi from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 0.4 - 0.8 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,181 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,748 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
200 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Royal Jordanian
6.9
Okay
374 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Abu Dhabi from Chicago, you will be flying to Zayed Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Abu Dhabi. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Zayed Intl per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    According to our current data, Royal Jordanian ($763), Etihad Airways ($818), and Turkish Airlines ($840) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Royal Jordanian is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $480. Turkish Airlines flights start at $516 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $553 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $363. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for $763 on average our data indicates $1,921 when flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$608Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$748Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$798Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$843Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,150Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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