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$373+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Chicago (CHI)

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CHI
févr. 25 — mars 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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The best prices from Istanbul to Chicago are usually found in March or January, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$509
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$373
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$622

Good round-trip deal

$699 or less

Good one-way deal

$654 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on février 20, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 3/87:35 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/249:15 pmORD - IST
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$509
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/47:35 amIST - ORD
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
mar. 3/189:15 pmORD - IST
1 stop19h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$511
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/35:10 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 55mKLM
lun. 3/175:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/19$519
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.
dim. 3/1610:35 pmIST - ORD
2 stops54h 25mLOT
ven. 4/49:40 pmORD - IST
1 stop18h 10mLOT
Deal found 2/19$528
This Icelandair 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/97:05 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 10mIcelandair
lun. 9/297:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 2/20$550
This Flighttix 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 3/85:10 amIST - MDW
2 stops21h 33mKLM
lun. 3/246:42 pmMDW - IST
2 stops25h 28mKLM
Deal found 2/20$553
This Ticket 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/38:15 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
dim. 3/166:47 pmORD - IST
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$583
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/166:30 amIST - ORD
1 stop22h 35mLufthansa
dim. 1/43:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$592
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 4/302:00 pmIST - ORD
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
dim. 5/2510:50 amORD - IST
2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$597
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.
mer. 9/104:20 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 40mDelta
lun. 9/295:45 pmORD - IST
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/19$636
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 3/85:10 amIST - MDW
2 stops21h 33mDelta
lun. 3/242:55 pmMDW - IST
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/20$658
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/27:35 amIST - ORD
Nonstop11h 35mTurkish Airlines
mer. 12/3111:55 amORD - IST
Nonstop10h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$724

Find flights from Istanbul to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Chicago 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 février 20, 2025.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

sam. 3/8

7:35 am-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/24

9:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 50m

$509

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

mar. 3/4

7:35 am-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/18

9:15 pm-1:10 am

1 stop19h 55m

$511

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

lun. 3/3

5:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/17

5:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$519

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

dim. 3/16

10:35 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops54h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 4/5

9:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$528

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

sam. 3/8

5:10 am-5:43 pm

2 stops21h 33m

Chicago Midway

lun. 3/24

6:42 pm-4:10 am

2 stops25h 28m

$553

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

lun. 3/3

8:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 3/16

6:47 pm-12:55 am

2 stops22h 08m

$583

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

mer. 4/30

2:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 5/25

10:50 am-1:05 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$597

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

lun. 3/3

6:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 3/16

10:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$613

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

lun. 3/24

5:55 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops32h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/15

5:10 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 15m

$647

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

sam. 3/8

5:10 am-5:43 pm

2 stops21h 33m

Chicago Midway

lun. 3/24

2:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$658

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 IST to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Chicago. 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 février 20, 2025.

The most flights from IST to CHI 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 Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated février 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from Istanbul to Chicago. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Chicago. 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 Istanbul Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $509, American Airlines will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $511 and $519, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Serbia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $387. British Airways flights start at $473 while deals on Royal Jordanian start at $520 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: MIAT Mongolian (75%), Uzbekistan Airways (60%), Pakistan International Airlines( 60%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago? While on average our users pay $748, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $632. The most popular route (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $495.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 7 airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Chicago. 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 février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$438Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$500Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$513Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$585Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$614Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$617Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$713Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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