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$384+ 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CHI
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago
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Sun 12/287:35 amIST - ORD
Nonstop11h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/1311:50 amORD - IST
Nonstop10h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/18$627
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/285:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 25mKLM
Tue 1/131:57 pmORD - IST
2 stops17h 58mKLM
Deal found 12/18$629
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:10 amIST - ORD
2 stops20h 12mBritish Airways
Sun 12/288:40 pmORD - IST
1 stop19h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/19$633
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/257:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop21h 10mLOT
Thu 2/59:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop31h 05mLOT
Deal found 12/18$634
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/267:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop21h 10mLOT
Fri 1/169:55 pmORD - IST
2 stops38h 25mLOT
Deal found 12/17$645
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/263:00 pmIST - ORD
1 stop14h 00mLOT
Thu 4/29:50 pmORD - IST
2 stops31h 15mLOT
Deal found 12/17$646
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/254:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Wed 12/311:22 pmORD - IST
2 stops18h 33mKLM
Deal found 12/18$651
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/235:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 25mDelta
Mon 1/127:01 amORD - IST
2 stops24h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/20$653
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/235:55 pmIST - MDW
2 stops32h 31mDelta
Tue 2/312:48 pmMDW - IST
2 stops19h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/18$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/214:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Sat 2/74:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/18$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/214:50 amIST - MDW
2 stops21h 36mDelta
Wed 2/41:31 pmMDW - IST
2 stops18h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/18$665
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/254:50 amIST - MDW
2 stops21h 36mDelta
Thu 2/51:26 pmMDW - IST
2 stops18h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/18$691

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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 December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$630
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$384
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$761

Good round-trip deal

$672 or less

Good one-way deal

$630 or less
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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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

4:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

11:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$636

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Sun 1/25

7:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

11:50 am-7:10 am

Nonstop10h 20m

$641

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Sun 1/25

5:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

4:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$656

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

4:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$657

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

9:30 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$658

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

5:55 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops31h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

6:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$659

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Thu 1/22

4:50 am-5:29 pm

2 stops21h 39m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

9:50 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$664

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Thu 2/19

4:50 am-10:42 pm

2 stops26h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

11:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$665

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

4:30 am-10:06 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

7:15 pm-3:40 am

1 stop24h 25m

$674

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

5:55 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops32h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:40 am-4:20 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$683

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/19

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 December 12, 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 $401). 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 December 21, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Chicago. 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 December 21, 2025.

The most flights from IST to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 25m.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Chicago delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 246 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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 December 21, 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
1,429 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,429 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,429 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
LOT
7.5
Good
1,153 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,429 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,108 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,429 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,639 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,429 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,600 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,429 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 $641, Air Serbia can have you in Chicago from Istanbul Airport in 11h 30m. 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 $526, British Airways will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from LOT and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $544 and $588, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 30% 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 $237. British Airways flights start at $380 while deals on Royal Jordanian start at $484 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: Pakistan International Airlines (77%), MIAT Mongolian (77%), Uzbekistan Airways( 62%).

  • 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 $1,634, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $584. The most popular route (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $491.

  • 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 $401). 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 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$513Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$634Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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