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$383+ Cheap flights from Istanbul 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CHI
abr. 17 — abr. 241
vie. 4/17
vie. 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 18, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
jue. 5/1411:30 am
IST
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ORD
1 stop35h 40m
LOT
vie. 5/295:10 pm
ORD
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IST
1 stop33h 20m
LOT
Deal found 3/14$620
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
lun. 6/16:30 am
IST
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ORD
Nonstop11h 10m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 7/611:25 am
ORD
-
IST
Nonstop10h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$621
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/287:00 am
IST
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ORD
1 stop20h 50m
LOT
dom. 5/315:10 pm
ORD
-
IST
1 stop33h 20m
LOT
Deal found 3/14$623
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
mar. 4/287:00 am
IST
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ORD
1 stop16h 10m
LOT
mar. 5/55:10 pm
ORD
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IST
2 stops19h 25m
LOT
Deal found 3/14$624
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
sáb. 4/45:50 am
IST
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ORD
1 stop15h 05m
Lufthansa
mié. 4/2210:30 pm
ORD
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IST
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/14$625
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
mar. 3/316:00 am
IST
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ORD
2 stops17h 19m
KLM
jue. 4/234:20 pm
ORD
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IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Deal found 3/14$626
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
vie. 5/19:25 pm
IST
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ORD
2 stops25h 45m
LOT
vie. 5/299:50 pm
ORD
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IST
2 stops38h 45m
LOT
Deal found 3/14$627
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
jue. 4/3011:30 am
IST
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ORD
2 stops16h 20m
LOT
vie. 5/299:50 pm
ORD
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IST
1 stop18h 00m
LOT
Deal found 3/14$628
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
mié. 4/156:30 am
IST
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ORD
Nonstop11h 10m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 4/2211:25 am
ORD
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IST
Nonstop10h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$630
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/1411:30 am
IST
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ORD
2 stops16h 20m
LOT
mié. 5/139:50 pm
ORD
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IST
1 stop18h 00m
LOT
Deal found 3/14$631
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
jue. 4/26:30 am
IST
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ORD
Nonstop11h 10m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 4/1411:25 am
ORD
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IST
Nonstop10h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$632
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/136:00 am
IST
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MDW
2 stops19h 58m
KLM
lun. 4/271:24 pm
MDW
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IST
2 stops18h 56m
KLM
Deal found 3/18$643

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (TR5) 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 marzo 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$620
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$383
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$749
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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 marzo 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

mié. 4/15

5:20 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/21

5:04 pm-1:20 am

2 stops24h 16m

$644

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

jue. 4/2

5:20 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/14

5:53 pm-1:20 am

2 stops23h 27m

$646

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

mié. 4/15

6:00 am-5:58 pm

2 stops19h 58m

Chicago Midway

mié. 4/22

6:38 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 42m

$649

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

lun. 3/23

5:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/19

10:10 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$650

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

jue. 4/9

6:00 am-5:54 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Chicago Midway

mié. 4/22

6:38 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 42m

$651

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

mar. 3/31

6:00 am-5:54 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/23

9:27 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$653

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

sáb. 4/25

4:25 am-4:18 pm

2 stops19h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/30

4:20 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 00m

$655

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

jue. 4/9

5:20 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/22

4:50 pm-1:20 am

1 stop24h 30m

$676

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

sáb. 4/11

6:00 am-5:54 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 4/18

6:38 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 42m

$702

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

jue. 6/11

6:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops20h 31m

Chicago Midway

dom. 7/12

5:59 pm-1:20 am

2 stops23h 21m

$708

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul 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 March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago (average of $426). Flying from Istanbul to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $660). 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 marzo 18, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul 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 marzo 18, 2026.

The most flights from TR5 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).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Chicago delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 203 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 17% 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 marzo 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul to Chicago, such as KLM,LOT, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,471 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,471 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,471 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
LOT
7.5
Good
1,184 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,471 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,258 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,471 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,858 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,471 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,800 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,471 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 to Chicago?

    Delta and KLM can get you from Istanbul to Chicago in just under 13h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 30m. There are 5494 mi between Istanbul and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $535. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LOT and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $558 and $608, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul to Chicago for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Istanbul to Chicago are Air Serbia ($273), British Airways ($380), and Royal Jordanian ($516).

  • What are the most popular routes from Istanbul to Chicago?

    The most popular route from Istanbul to Chicago is Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Istanbul - Chicago Midway or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    Consider Uzbekistan Airways (78%), Pakistan International Airlines (78%) or MIAT Mongolian (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Istanbul to Chicago is $589. On average you can expect to pay $788. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $610.

  • 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 to Chicago?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago (average of $426). Flying from Istanbul to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $660). 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 marzo 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$535Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$558Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$608Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$625Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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