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$407+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AUH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$826
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$407
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,172

Good round-trip deal

$1,086 or less

Good one-way deal

$551 or less
From Illinois to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 10/1311:25 amORD - AUH
1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/161:35 amAUH - ORD
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$801
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:10 pmORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/183:10 amAUH - ORD
Nonstop15h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$802
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 9/257:20 pmORD - AUH
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 9/2811:45 pmAUH - ORD
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$870
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/257:50 pmORD - AUH
2 stops40h 15mIndiGo
Sat 9/273:45 amAUH - ORD
2 stops47h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 7/2$948
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/258:10 pmORD - AUH
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/273:45 amAUH - ORD
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,024
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Wed 7/3011:39 amMDW - AUH
1 stop22h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/122:00 amAUH - MDW
2 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,390

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Abu Dhabi

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Price

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

11:25 am-6:15 am

1 stop33h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/16

1:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop17h 05m

$801

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

1:10 pm-12:20 pm

Nonstop13h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 11/18

3:10 am-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 05m

$802

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

7:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/28

11:45 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$870

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

7:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/27

3:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$948

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

8:10 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/27

3:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$1,024

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

6:50 pm-3:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 11/29

7:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$1,039

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/30

11:39 am-7:30 pm

1 stop22h 51m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 8/12

2:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,390

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

10:15 pm-1:05 am

3 stops41h 50m

$407

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

1:55 pm-12:20 pm

Nonstop13h 25m

$539

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/15

11:39 am-1:00 pm

2 stops40h 21m

$539

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 3, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Illinois to Abu Dhabi by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,220 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,908 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    $539 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Royal Jordanian, with prices starting from $559 and $567, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $420. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) can be booked for $804 on average our data indicates $2,869 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Illinois to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$608Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$748Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$797Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$843Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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