Abu Dhabi

$314+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AUH
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/291:10 pmORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 12/52:35 amAUH - ORD
Nonstop15h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/11$916
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/281:10 pmORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/32:35 amAUH - ORD
Nonstop15h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/9$928
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 11/243:35 pmORD - AUH
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/34:05 amAUH - ORD
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$944
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2911:50 amORD - AUH
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/37:55 amAUH - ORD
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$946
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 12/123:50 pmORD - AUH
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/154:05 amAUH - ORD
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$954
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/132:00 pmORD - AUH
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1711:40 pmAUH - ORD
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$959
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - AUH
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/47:55 amAUH - ORD
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$968
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Mon 12/87:40 pmORD - AUH
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:05 amAUH - ORD
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$987
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 12/127:40 pmORD - AUH
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/164:05 amAUH - ORD
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$990
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2911:50 amORD - AUH
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/12:20 amAUH - ORD
1 stop17h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9$999
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/283:40 pmMDW - AUH
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/59:20 amAUH - MDW
1 stop20h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:44 amMDW - AUH
1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/811:40 pmAUH - MDW
2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,698

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Abu Dhabi flight deals. Data was last updated November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$888
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$314
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$932

Good round-trip deal

$893 or less

Good one-way deal

$409 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Dubai Intl flight deals.
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From Illinois to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
One-way flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

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ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

2:50 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 2/3

10:30 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$893

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

7:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/29

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop17h 10m

$932

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

7:20 pm-4:25 am

1 stop24h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 4/30

11:45 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$979

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

6:35 pm-6:45 am

2 stops26h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 1/18

2:10 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,129

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

1:10 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop13h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 12/4

2:35 am-7:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,215

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/26

12:33 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 57m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 4/6

9:20 am-11:42 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$1,246

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/28

3:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/5

9:20 am-7:42 pm

1 stop20h 22m

$1,261

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

11:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop33h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 12/4

7:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop36h 10m

$1,274

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

8:15 am-7:30 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 1/7

9:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,712

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/4

7:44 am-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 12/8

9:20 am-10:12 pm

1 stop22h 52m

$1,816

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi (average of $564). Flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $882). 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 IL to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Abu Dhabi flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. 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 into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) if they book a flight to Abu Dhabi from Illinois. Zayed Intl is conveniently located just 17.4 mi from Abu Dhabi’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Abu Dhabi in 19h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, or SWISS to get the fastest option. The distance from Illinois to Abu Dhabi is about 7257 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $373. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for $757 on average, our data indicates $2,363 when flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Abu Dhabi 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 Illinois to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi (average of $564). Flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $882). 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$608Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$743Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$794Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$843Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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