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$368+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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ORD — AUH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$827
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$368
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,105

Good round-trip deal

$845 or less

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:10 pmORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 11/203:10 amAUH - ORD
Nonstop15h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$794
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/2411:25 amORD - AUH
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/301:35 amAUH - ORD
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$834
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/138:10 pmORD - AUH
1 stop30h 50mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 4/291:00 pmAUH - ORD
1 stop36h 10mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 2/20$936
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Sun 3/211:55 amORD - AUH
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1812:20 pmAUH - ORD
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$946
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Mon 5/129:40 pmORD - AUH
1 stop23h 45mLufthansa
Mon 5/192:20 pmAUH - ORD
1 stop36h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$999
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Sat 2/229:10 pmORD - AUH
2 stops36h 10mSWISS
Sat 3/83:35 amAUH - ORD
1 stop22h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,028
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Mon 4/77:50 pmORD - AUH
2 stops40h 10mIndiGo
Sun 4/133:45 amAUH - ORD
2 stops47h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 2/20$1,095

Find flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.

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ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

1:55 pm-12:20 pm

Nonstop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 4/28

3:10 am-8:55 am

Nonstop14h 45m

$827

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/30

1:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$834

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

8:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 4/29

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$936

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

11:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 3/18

12:20 pm-11:10 am

3 stops31h 50m

$946

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

9:40 pm-6:25 am

1 stop23h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 5/19

2:20 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$999

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

8:15 pm-6:00 am

2 stops24h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 5/19

2:20 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,038

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

7:50 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/13

3:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$1,095

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

7:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/13

11:45 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,184

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

5:55 am-9:30 pm

3 stops54h 35m

$368

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$477

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Illinois to Abu Dhabi have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

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
1,568 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

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
1,178 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

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
3,832 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

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
205 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) if they book a flight to Abu Dhabi from Illinois. Zayed Intl is conveniently located just 17.4 mi from Abu Dhabi’s city center.

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

    $477 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $506 and $557, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $356. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for $878 on average our data indicates $1,570 when flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Illinois 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$608Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$748Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,150Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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