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$442+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Beirut (BEY)

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ORD — BEY
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Beirut are usually found in November or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$715
(oojo)

One-way from

$442
(Kiwi.com)

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$859
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Beirut
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Beirut. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/76:50 pmORD - BEY
1 stop26h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Fri 3/146:00 amBEY - ORD
1 stop17h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 1/21$719
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/2512:55 pmORD - BEY
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/79:50 pmBEY - ORD
1 stop20h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$845
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/71:10 pmORD - BEY
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/148:45 amBEY - ORD
3 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$942
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/284:25 pmORD - BEY
2 stops37h 50mKLM
Sun 3/93:55 pmBEY - ORD
2 stops30h 35mKLM
Deal found 1/20$975
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/237:45 pmORD - BEY
1 stop30h 30mEmirates
Tue 3/117:05 pmBEY - ORD
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/21$986
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/137:45 amORD - BEY
2 stops51h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 3/247:25 pmBEY - ORD
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,047
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/295:00 pmORD - BEY
2 stops17h 55mAir France
Sun 4/64:00 pmBEY - ORD
1 stop31h 00mAir France
Deal found 1/20$1,081
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/299:25 pmORD - BEY
2 stops21h 25mLufthansa
Fri 9/193:40 amBEY - ORD
2 stops22h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,236
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/207:20 amORD - BEY
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Mon 10/208:10 amBEY - ORD
2 stops35h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,297
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/154:55 pmORD - BEY
2 stops26h 40mLOT
Fri 9/53:25 amBEY - ORD
1 stop24h 15mLOT
Deal found 1/21$1,366

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ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

6:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Beirut

Sun 5/4

7:40 am-6:50 am

1 stop31h 10m

$715

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

7:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

Beirut

Mon 4/14

3:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$834

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

10:05 am-2:15 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Beirut

Wed 3/12

7:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$935

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

6:30 pm-9:00 am

3 stops30h 30m

Beirut

Wed 3/12

1:45 pm-6:20 pm

3 stops35h 35m

$938

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/28

4:25 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Beirut

Sun 3/9

3:55 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$975

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

8:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Beirut

Wed 4/2

7:40 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$981

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

7:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

Beirut

Thu 4/3

8:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$991

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

3:35 pm-2:50 am

2 stops27h 15m

Beirut

Wed 9/24

4:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,059

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

9:40 pm-2:15 am

1 stop20h 35m

Beirut

Thu 9/18

4:40 am-3:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,086

ChicagoBeirut

ORD - BEY

ORDBEY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

1:40 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Beirut

Mon 9/22

4:50 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,112

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Beirut in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Beirut flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Beirut flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Beirut flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Beirut flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Beirut flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Beirut

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from O'Hare Intl to Beirut including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Beirut. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut (average of $848). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,509). 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 ORD to BEY?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Beirut. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

Rainfall in Beirut by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beirut ranges from 0.0 - 7.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Beirut when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Beirut by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beirut, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beirut

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beirut. 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 Beirut. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,117 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Beirut. 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 Beirut from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Beirut, you will be flying into Beirut. Beirut (BEY) is just 4.8 mi from the center of the city. Beirut is the only Beirut airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 8 airlines have flights to Beirut from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut is Royal Jordanian. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $715 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Air France, starting at $834 and $935 round-trip. Royal Jordanian is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $497 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $560 and Etihad Airways from $590 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut?

    Flights departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and landing in Beirut layover in Istanbul most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    Most Istanbul visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Istanbul in need of a rental car can book one at Istanbul for about $28.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut flights?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut flights have a layover in Amman the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Beirut that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Beirut flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Beirut?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Beirut.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Beirut?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Beirut 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut (average of $848). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Beirut in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,509). 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 8 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Beirut

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Beirut. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$655Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$733Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$777Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$870Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$880Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$903Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$966Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$1,379Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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