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$462+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Chicago (CHI)

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RUH — CHI
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or April, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$723
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$462
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$686
Provider with most accurate pricing for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($210 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 22, 2025.

This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:25 amRUH - ORD
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 5/97:15 pmORD - RUH
1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$723
This ITA Airways 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/21:45 amRUH - ORD
2 stops27h 40mITA Airways
Sat 5/107:00 amORD - RUH
2 stops30h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 4/22$750
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.
Sat 6/71:10 amRUH - ORD
1 stop26h 30mLOT
Wed 6/119:40 pmORD - RUH
1 stop16h 30mLOT
Deal found 4/22$791
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/34:20 amRUH - ORD
2 stops51h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/181:55 pmORD - RUH
1 stop23h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/22$838
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.
Sun 5/41:15 pmRUH - ORD
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:40 pmORD - RUH
2 stops33h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$855
This Air France 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/178:40 amRUH - ORD
1 stop38h 20mAir France
Tue 6/245:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop29h 15mAir France
Deal found 4/22$869
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:55 pmRUH - ORD
3 stops23h 34mKLM
Sat 5/105:57 pmORD - RUH
2 stops20h 53mKLM
Deal found 4/22$875
This Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:15 amRUH - ORD
1 stop35h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/611:25 amORD - RUH
1 stop29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$877
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 8/152:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops26h 16mAir Canada
Mon 9/13:35 pmORD - RUH
2 stops20h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$924
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/178:40 amRUH - ORD
2 stops20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/244:20 pmORD - RUH
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$929
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:00 amRUH - ORD
1 stop25h 55mLufthansa
Sun 5/116:15 pmORD - RUH
1 stop17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$989
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops21h 55mSWISS
Sun 5/116:35 pmORD - RUH
2 stops41h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/22$1,020

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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

Fri 5/2

8:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

7:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$723

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 5/2

1:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$750

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/7

1:10 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

9:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$791

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/3

4:20 am-11:25 pm

2 stops51h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

1:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$838

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/4

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

3:40 pm-8:50 am

2 stops33h 10m

$855

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/17

8:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

5:10 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

$869

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 5/3

11:55 pm-3:29 pm

3 stops23h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

5:57 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$875

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 5/3

6:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

11:25 am-12:25 am

1 stop29h 00m

$877

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/15

2:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops26h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

3:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$924

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/17

8:40 am-9:37 pm

2 stops20h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

4:20 pm-6:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

$929

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice 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 Riyadh-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 April 18, 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 $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.

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 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and LOT from Riyadh 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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. 2 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 $723. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by ITA Airways and LOT, with the lowest prices starting at $750 and $791, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 15% 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), American Airlines ($581), and Lufthansa ($701).

  • 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 $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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British AirwaysCheapest$691Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$764Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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