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$469+ Cheap flights from Istanbul to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CHI
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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The best prices from Istanbul to Chicago are usually found in February or March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 (TR5) 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 November 20, 2024.

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This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops25h 07mAir France
Tue 12/315:30 pmORD - IST
2 stops25h 40mAir France
Deal found 11/19$483
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/285:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops20h 21mKLM
Wed 12/44:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mKLM
Deal found 11/19$487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/243:50 pmSAW - ORD
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3110:00 pmORD - SAW
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$527
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/53:50 pmSAW - ORD
2 stops36h 29mBritish Airways
Mon 12/911:54 amORD - SAW
2 stops17h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$528
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/68:10 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 12/96:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$529
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/255:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/24:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$531
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/255:10 amIST - MDW
2 stops20h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/32:08 pmMDW - IST
2 stops17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/68:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/92:54 pmORD - IST
2 stops17h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/246:50 amIST - ORD
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/311:20 pmORD - IST
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$574
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/277:00 pmIST - ORD
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Tue 3/43:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$575
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/274:40 pmIST - ORD
1 stop13h 30mAir Serbia
Wed 12/410:50 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 35mAir Serbia
Deal found 11/20$580
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/118:50 amSAW - MDW
2 stops18h 42mKLM
Mon 3/32:08 pmMDW - SAW
2 stops18h 17mKLM
Deal found 11/19$610

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 2/19

5:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

5:20 pm-4:10 am

1 stop25h 50m

$469

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 3/25

5:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

4:20 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$472

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Fri 2/21

5:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

4:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$495

IstanbulChicago

SAW - ORD

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 12/24

3:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/31

10:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$527

IstanbulChicago

SAW - ORD

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 12/5

3:50 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops36h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/9

11:54 am-2:50 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$528

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Fri 12/6

8:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/9

6:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

$529

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Fri 12/6

8:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/9

2:54 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops17h 36m

$544

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Thu 1/30

5:10 am-4:21 pm

2 stops20h 11m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/3

2:08 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$545

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 3/4

6:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/14

4:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$549

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 12/24

6:50 am-11:25 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/31

1:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$574

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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 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 November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Istanbul to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 November 20, 2024.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul 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 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from TR5 to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada from Istanbul to Chicago. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

LOT
7.6
Good
1,165 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $469. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $472 and $528, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul to Chicago for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul to Chicago are Air Serbia ($486), Royal Jordanian ($520), and Lufthansa ($567).

  • What are the most popular routes from Istanbul to Chicago?

    The most popular route from Istanbul to Chicago is Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Istanbul - Chicago Midway.

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

    Consider Singapore Airlines (67%), RwandAir (61%) or Uzbekistan Airways (58%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul to Chicago is $649. On average you can expect to pay $758. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $519.

  • 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 to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Istanbul to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago

Discover the top 5 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$422Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$488Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$509Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$608Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$713Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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