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$576+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) 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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CHI
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or March, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$576
(oojo)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$718
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2912:35 amRUH - ORD
1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 7/309:15 pmORD - RUH
1 stop25h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 7/31:15 pmRUH - ORD
2 stops31h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/23:40 pmORD - RUH
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$719
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1711:55 pmRUH - ORD
1 stop17h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/247:50 pmORD - RUH
1 stop20h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$771
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/281:10 amRUH - ORD
1 stop26h 30mLOT
Wed 7/309:40 pmORD - RUH
1 stop16h 30mLOT
Deal found 3/30$817
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/291:45 amRUH - ORD
1 stop19h 25mITA Airways
Sun 7/273:00 pmORD - RUH
1 stop22h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 3/30$851
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 6/2911:55 pmRUH - ORD
3 stops24h 25mKLM
Tue 7/294:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/30$872
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 6/2911:55 pmRUH - ORD
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/315:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$876
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/178:40 amRUH - ORD
2 stops23h 19mAir France
Tue 6/245:38 pmORD - RUH
2 stops28h 47mAir France
Deal found 3/31$932
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/174:20 amRUH - ORD
1 stop36h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 6/2411:35 amORD - RUH
2 stops25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/31$967
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Fri 8/152:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops20h 00mLufthansa
Mon 9/16:00 pmORD - RUH
2 stops17h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$1,011
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/29:25 pmRUH - ORD
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 7/277:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,113
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/302:20 amRUH - ORD
2 stops41h 04mEmirates
Fri 8/18:35 pmORD - RUH
1 stop21h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/30$1,235

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chicago that are best for you.

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RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/29

12:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

9:15 pm-6:35 am

1 stop25h 20m

$718

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/17

11:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop17h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

7:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop20h 35m

$771

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/28

1:15 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops31h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

3:40 pm-2:25 am

2 stops26h 45m

$773

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/28

1:10 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

9:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$817

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 6/27

1:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

3:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$840

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/29

11:55 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

4:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$872

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/29

11:55 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

5:10 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

$876

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/17

8:40 am-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

5:38 pm-6:25 am

2 stops28h 47m

$932

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/17

4:20 am-8:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

11:35 am-9:30 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$967

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 6/27

5:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

7:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop24h 10m

$1,335

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Riyadh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Riyadh to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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.

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 March 31, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
1,065 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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 Riyadh to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Chicago?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 18.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Riyadh to Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from King Khaled Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $718. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $771 and $773, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Riyadh to Chicago are Etihad Airways ($576), LOT ($581), and Lufthansa ($695).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Riyadh to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 3 airlines flying from Riyadh to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$693Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$764Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$770Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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