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$482+ 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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CHI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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

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 January 21, 2025.

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$482
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February

Average price

$614
From Istanbul to Chicago (CHI)
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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 21, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/133:50 pmSAW - ORD
2 stops27h 01mBritish Airways
Wed 6/411:46 amORD - SAW
2 stops19h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$482
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/148:15 amIST - ORD
1 stop14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/295:45 pmORD - IST
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$490
This Flighttix 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/35:55 pmIST - MDW
2 stops33h 16mKLM
Mon 2/172:08 pmMDW - IST
2 stops17h 47mKLM
Deal found 1/21$493
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:25 pmIST - ORD
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 3/94:27 pmORD - IST
2 stops16h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$493
This Air France 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 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 stops19h 33mAir France
Wed 4/95:15 pmORD - IST
1 stop26h 10mAir France
Deal found 1/21$494
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/35:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/171:40 pmORD - IST
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$508
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/35:10 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Mon 2/174:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mKLM
Deal found 1/21$515
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 2/65:40 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 55mAir Serbia
Sat 2/85:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop13h 25mAir Serbia
Deal found 1/19$547
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/176:50 amIST - ORD
2 stops36h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/54:10 pmORD - IST
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$583
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/237:00 pmIST - ORD
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Wed 3/53:15 pmORD - IST
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$604
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/39:00 amSAW - ORD
1 stop14h 30mKLM
Mon 2/174:25 pmORD - SAW
1 stop16h 00mKLM
Deal found 1/21$615
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:20 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Tue 9/306:10 pmORD - IST
2 stops25h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/20$631

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 21, 2025.

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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 3/13

3:50 pm-10:51 am

2 stops27h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

11:46 am-3:05 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$482

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

8:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

9:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$491

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Mon 6/9

8:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

8:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 55m

$492

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

5:55 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops33h 16m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/17

2:08 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$493

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

5:10 am-3:43 pm

2 stops19h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

5:15 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 10m

$494

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

5:10 am-5:47 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

1:40 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$508

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

5:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

4:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$515

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 2/6

5:40 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

5:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$547

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Mon 2/17

6:50 am-10:04 am

2 stops36h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

4:10 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$583

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Sun 2/23

7:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

3:55 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$602

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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 January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago, you should look to book at least 51 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Istanbul to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 21, 2025.

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 December 16, 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from TR5 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, British Airways and Lufthansa 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,117 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

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

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $482. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $491 and $493, 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 Royal Jordanian ($567), LOT ($579), and British Airways ($595).

  • 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 MIAT Mongolian (67%), Uzbekistan Airways (51%) or Pakistan International Airlines (51%) 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 $632. On average you can expect to pay $862. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $426.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Istanbul to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$422Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$489Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$585Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$614Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$617Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$713Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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