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$422+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CHI
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$613
(Air Serbia)

One-way from

$422
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$688

Good round-trip deal

$657 or less

Good one-way deal

$602 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 April 24, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 11/27:35 amIST - ORD
Nonstop11h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/1011:55 amORD - IST
Nonstop10h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/23$610
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/143:40 pmIST - ORD
1 stop33h 00mAir Serbia
Sat 9/2711:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 10mAir Serbia
Deal found 4/23$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 6/192:00 pmIST - ORD
2 stops27h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1810:45 amORD - IST
2 stops18h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$614
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/91:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop13h 45mLOT
Wed 6/259:40 pmORD - IST
1 stop35h 00mLOT
Deal found 4/22$615
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 6/186:10 amIST - ORD
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Mon 8/1810:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$617
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 6/58:15 amIST - ORD
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 6/159:15 pmORD - IST
1 stop19h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$624
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 10/15:35 pmIST - ORD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/124:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$636
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 6/202:00 pmIST - ORD
2 stops27h 52mAir Canada
Mon 8/183:50 pmORD - IST
2 stops19h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$641
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 9/105:05 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 05mDelta
Tue 9/307:30 amORD - IST
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/23$648
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 9/95:05 pmIST - MDW
2 stops29h 49mDelta
Tue 9/303:40 pmMDW - IST
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/23$659
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 6/11:45 pmIST - ORD
1 stop34h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 8/311:10 amORD - IST
1 stop17h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/22$698
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 10/17:05 amIST - ORD
2 stops32h 49mIcelandair
Mon 12/86:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 4/22$754

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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Istanbul

Fly to

Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Sun 9/14

3:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

11:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop20h 10m

$613

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 6/19

2:00 pm-9:52 am

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

10:45 am-1:05 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$614

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Mon 6/9

1:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

9:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$615

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 6/18

6:10 am-12:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

10:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$617

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 6/5

8:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

9:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 10m

$624

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 10/1

5:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop26h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

4:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 30m

$636

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Fri 6/20

2:00 pm-9:52 am

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

3:50 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$641

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 10/2

6:30 am-9:40 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

11:25 am-5:45 am

Nonstop10h 20m

$643

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

5:05 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops29h 49m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/30

3:40 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 45m

$659

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 10/1

4:20 am-5:36 pm

2 stops21h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

11:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$659

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago

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 April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago is 57 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 April 24, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% 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 April 24, 2025.

The most flights from IST to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 April 24, 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
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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
1,066 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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
1,442 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

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 $613, Air Serbia will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to Air Serbia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and LOT - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $614 and $615, respectively. Air Serbia is currently priced 18% 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 $481. Icelandair flights start at $512 while deals on Royal Jordanian start at $513 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: Singapore Airlines (74%), Uzbekistan Airways (72%), Pakistan International Airlines( 72%).

  • 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 $677, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $581. The most popular route (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $540.

  • 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$452Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$497Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$513Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$573Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$614Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$681Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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