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$362+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CHI
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2112:25 pmIST - ORD
1 stop13h 55mIcelandair
Wed 12/106:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 10/31$627
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/104:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$629
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:55 pmIST - ORD
2 stops31h 29mKLM
Tue 12/91:23 pmORD - IST
2 stops18h 32mKLM
Deal found 10/31$632
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:55 pmIST - ORD
2 stops31h 29mKLM
Wed 12/104:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mKLM
Deal found 11/2$633
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/284:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$635
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:50 amIST - MDW
2 stops27h 50mKLM
Fri 11/289:34 amMDW - IST
2 stops22h 21mKLM
Deal found 10/31$636
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/194:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 20mAir France
Tue 12/95:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop25h 30mAir France
Deal found 11/2$636
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/205:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 25mKLM
Wed 12/104:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/31$643
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 25mKLM
Fri 11/285:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop25h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/31$644
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 25mKLM
Wed 12/101:23 pmORD - IST
2 stops18h 32mKLM
Deal found 11/2$645
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/205:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 25mKLM
Tue 12/91:23 pmORD - IST
2 stops18h 32mKLM
Deal found 11/2$646
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:55 pmIST - MDW
2 stops33h 30mDelta
Mon 12/89:34 amMDW - IST
2 stops22h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/2$655

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) 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 November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$623
(KLM)

One-way from

$362
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$720

Good round-trip deal

$699 or less

Good one-way deal

$612 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul 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 November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 3/5

5:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

5:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$624

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Thu 3/5

5:55 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops33h 42m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

5:59 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops38h 56m

$629

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Sat 12/27

6:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

6:25 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$647

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 12/24

6:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

11:05 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$647

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Fri 12/26

6:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

1:00 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$647

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 12/25

6:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

12:10 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$647

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 11/18

6:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

6:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$648

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 12/24

6:30 am-6:41 pm

2 stops21h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

1:00 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$653

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Sat 11/22

5:55 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops31h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

4:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$655

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

4:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

5:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$656

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Compare providers for flights from Istanbul to Chicago

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 Istanbul to Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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 Istanbul Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Chicago 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 Istanbul Airport-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 Istanbul to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Chicago. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago is 54 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 Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago (average of $410). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $645). 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 IST to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 2, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $549.

What’s the fastest layover option from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 26m.

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 November 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, LOT, and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,039 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,544 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,494 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Chicago. 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 Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

    For as low as $647, KLM can have you in Chicago from Istanbul Airport in 13h 40m. There are 5455 mi between Istanbul Airport and Chicago. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $452, KLM will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from LOT and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $513 and $526, respectively. KLM is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Serbia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $374. American Airlines flights start at $391 while deals on British Airways start at $393 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Uzbekistan Airways (72%), IndiGo (72%), Pakistan International Airlines( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,648, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $584. The most popular route (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $611.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago (average of $410). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $645). 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 7 airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$452Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$513Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$573Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$614Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$636Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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