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$465+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Chicago (CHI)

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IST — CHI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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The best prices from Istanbul to Chicago are usually found in February or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 January 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$465
(KLM)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$601
Provider with most accurate pricing for Istanbul-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Istanbul to Chicago (CHI)
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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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 January 6, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 5/54:20 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Mon 7/74:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 1/5$465
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Wed 2/125:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops21h 15mAir France
Thu 2/275:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop25h 50mAir France
Deal found 1/5$467
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:40 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 2/265:00 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sun 3/98:30 amIST - ORD
1 stop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/185:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop22h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$488
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 1/285:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/51:40 pmORD - IST
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$491
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 2/135:10 amIST - MDW
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/192:08 pmMDW - IST
2 stops17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$495
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Tue 6/32:00 pmIST - ORD
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Tue 7/2910:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 5/292:00 pmIST - ORD
1 stop13h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/214:00 pmORD - IST
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$586
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Wed 3/128:30 amIST - ORD
2 stops19h 25mAir Canada
Tue 4/82:05 pmORD - IST
2 stops15h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/5$600
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 2/205:10 amIST - MDW
2 stops22h 01mDelta
Thu 2/2710:19 amMDW - IST
2 stops21h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/5$631
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/155:55 pmIST - ORD
2 stops32h 55mDelta
Thu 1/3012:15 pmORD - IST
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/6$642
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 3/810:35 pmIST - ORD
2 stops30h 25mLOT
Sun 4/65:10 pmORD - IST
1 stop22h 40mLOT
Deal found 1/5$689

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 January 6, 2025.

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IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

4:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

4:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$465

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

5:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/27

5:20 pm-4:10 am

1 stop25h 50m

$467

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 2/19

6:40 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$471

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Sun 3/9

8:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

5:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 55m

$488

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 1/28

5:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/5

1:40 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$491

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Thu 2/13

5:10 am-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/19

2:08 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$495

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 6/3

2:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

10:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$585

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 5/29

2:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

4:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$586

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 3/12

8:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

2:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$600

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Thu 2/20

5:10 am-6:11 pm

2 stops22h 01m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/27

10:19 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$631

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 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

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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 January 3, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago is 51 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 $318). 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 2025.

The most flights from IST to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 January 6, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, British Airways and Lufthansa from Istanbul to Chicago. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
1,245 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very good
1,245 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,245 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very good
3,342 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,245 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.0
Very good
8,513 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,245 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

7.8
Good
1,337 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,245 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

7.6
Good
1,111 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,245 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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 $465, KLM will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $467 and $471, respectively. KLM is currently priced 33% 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 LOT, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $597. Turkish Airlines flights start at $632 while deals on British Airways start at $633 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 (70%), Uzbekistan Airways (58%), Pakistan International Airlines( 58%).

  • 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 $787, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $631. The most popular route (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $449.

  • 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 $318). 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 6 airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago

Discover the top 6 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 January 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$422Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$489Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$584Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$608Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$614Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$713Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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