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$511+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — IST
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Tue 2/24
Tue 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 25, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:10 pm
ORD
-
IST
Nonstop10h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/246:30 am
IST
-
ORD
Nonstop11h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/24$671
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 4/149:40 pm
ORD
-
IST
1 stop20h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/215:40 am
IST
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/22$672
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3110:40 am
ORD
-
IST
2 stops33h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/164:30 am
IST
-
ORD
2 stops25h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/23$673
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:25 pm
ORD
-
IST
1 stop19h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/97:00 pm
IST
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/22$674
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/66:30 pm
ORD
-
IST
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/911:00 pm
IST
-
ORD
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$676
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/317:00 am
ORD
-
IST
2 stops36h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/154:30 am
IST
-
ORD
3 stops25h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/24$677
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:15 pm
ORD
-
IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/154:30 am
IST
-
ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/22$680
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 2/24:25 pm
ORD
-
IST
1 stop15h 30m
KLM
Thu 2/125:55 pm
IST
-
ORD
1 stop29h 25m
KLM
Deal found 1/22$681
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 9/67:00 am
ORD
-
IST
2 stops36h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/124:30 am
IST
-
ORD
2 stops27h 17m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/24$685
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/318:10 pm
ORD
-
IST
Nonstop10h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/156:30 am
IST
-
ORD
Nonstop11h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/24$688

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Istanbul (IST). 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 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$671
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$511
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$910

Good round-trip deal

$692 or less

Good one-way deal

$503 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul 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 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

7:15 pm-3:40 am

1 stop24h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

4:30 am-9:56 pm

3 stops25h 26m

$698

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

7:15 pm-3:40 am

1 stop24h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

4:30 am-9:56 pm

3 stops25h 26m

$702

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

4:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 3/10

4:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$725

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

4:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 2/12

4:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$725

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

4:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 3/7

4:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$725

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

4:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 2/19

5:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$727

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

7:15 pm-3:40 am

1 stop24h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 5/11

4:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$730

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

2:46 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops17h 09m

Istanbul

Tue 2/24

4:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$730

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

5:50 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 3/14

5:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$732

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

5:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

4:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$737

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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

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 O'Hare Intl to Istanbul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $418). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $842). 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 ORD to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 25, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated January 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, LOT, and United Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,176 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,198 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,205 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,748 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Scandinavian Airlines and KLM can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in just under 15h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 55m. There are 5455 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $382, Air Serbia will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Air Serbia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Icelandair and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $421 and $524, respectively. Air Serbia is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $323. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Serbia and Royal Jordanian, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are Uzbekistan Airways (58%), Turkish Airlines (58%) and Pakistan International Airlines (58%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,712 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $374 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at $566.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $418). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $842). 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 10 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. 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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SerbiaCheapest$382Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$421Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$524Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$586Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$595Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$719Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal JordanianCheapest$733Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
LOTCheapest$755Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$757Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$771Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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