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$414+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST)

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — IST
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$673
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$414
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$974

Good round-trip deal

$668 or less

Good one-way deal

$463 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/112:14 pmORD - IST
2 stops31h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/304:35 amIST - ORD
3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$699
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Fri 11/148:05 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 2/19$741
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/511:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop32h 30mAir Serbia
Sat 4/124:30 amIST - ORD
1 stop24h 30mAir Serbia
Deal found 2/19$769
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/86:50 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 3/168:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop27h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 2/19$781
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:45 pmORD - IST
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Fri 11/145:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/19$788
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/235:59 pmMDW - IST
2 stops25h 11mDelta
Wed 12/35:10 amIST - MDW
2 stops25h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/19$788
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 9/171:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop32h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/17:30 amIST - ORD
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$791
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/19:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop34h 40mLOT
Thu 3/62:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop14h 05mLOT
Deal found 2/19$809
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/233:15 pmORD - IST
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/36:30 amIST - ORD
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$812
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/237:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 5/128:05 pmIST - ORD
1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$840
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:30 amMDW - IST
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/278:10 amIST - MDW
2 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$982
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/229:52 amMDW - IST
2 stops33h 33mAir France
Tue 5/64:20 amIST - MDW
2 stops26h 06mAir France
Deal found 2/20$1,549

Find flights from Chicago to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Istanbul 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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Chicago

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

12:14 pm-3:50 am

2 stops31h 36m

Istanbul

Wed 4/30

4:35 am-7:03 am

3 stops34h 28m

$699

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

11:20 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 4/12

4:30 am-9:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$769

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

6:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 3/16

8:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$781

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

6:15 pm-4:10 am

2 stops25h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

4:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$827

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

7:20 pm-6:20 am

1 stop27h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 5/12

8:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$840

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/25

10:55 pm-12:40 am

1 stop17h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 4/3

11:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$852

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

9:20 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 3/26

6:50 am-9:05 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$867

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

1:55 pm-6:20 am

1 stop32h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 6/7

7:25 am-8:55 am

1 stop33h 30m

$880

ChicagoIstanbul

MDW - IST

MDWIST

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/25

6:42 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 13m

Istanbul

Thu 4/3

4:20 am-4:12 pm

2 stops19h 52m

$893

ChicagoIstanbul

MDW - IST

MDWIST

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/20

5:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 3/27

8:10 am-5:31 am

2 stops29h 21m

$982

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

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 Istanbul in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 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-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Istanbul Airport 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-Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Chicago to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul. 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 CHI to IST are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and LOT from Chicago to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $781. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $827, and LOT, from $852. Royal Jordanian is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $415. Qatar Airways flights start at $430 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $442 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: MIAT Mongolian (64%), Uzbekistan Airways (54%), Turkish Airlines( 54%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Istanbul Airport is $376. On average you can expect to pay $1,565. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $739.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Chicago to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Istanbul. 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
Air SerbiaCheapest$394Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$575Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$672Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$683Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$700Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$708Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$721Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$735Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$740Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Royal JordanianCheapest$747Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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