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$389+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — CHI
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
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 December 15, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/214:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Tue 1/131:57 pmORD - IST
2 stops17h 58mKLM
Deal found 12/14$627
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/233:00 pmIST - ORD
1 stop14h 00mLOT
Thu 1/229:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop34h 40mLOT
Deal found 12/13$633
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/256:30 pmIST - ORD
1 stop34h 30mLOT
Sat 1/249:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop17h 45mLOT
Deal found 12/13$635
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/253:00 pmIST - ORD
1 stop14h 00mLOT
Wed 1/219:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop17h 45mLOT
Deal found 12/13$637
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/242:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop14h 05mLOT
Wed 1/149:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop17h 45mLOT
Deal found 12/14$639
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:50 amIST - ORD
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/124:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$650
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 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
Sun 1/1110:29 amORD - IST
2 stops21h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/14$652
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:50 amIST - ORD
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/131:55 pmORD - IST
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$654
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 25mDelta
Mon 1/127:01 amORD - IST
2 stops24h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/14$655
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/177:35 amIST - ORD
Nonstop11h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/1911:50 amORD - IST
Nonstop10h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/14$658
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Mon 1/191:57 pmORD - IST
2 stops17h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/14$661
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:50 amIST - MDW
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Mon 1/1910:46 amMDW - IST
2 stops21h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/14$667

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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$633
(Air France)

One-way from

$389
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$761
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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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to Chicago that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Fri 2/6

4:50 am-3:38 pm

2 stops19h 48m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/14

1:28 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 27m

$633

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 12/25

7:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

9:55 pm-12:40 am

1 stop17h 45m

$635

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 3/12

12:10 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

10:55 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$653

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

4:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

11:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$655

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 12/25

5:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

5:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 30m

$663

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Thu 1/22

4:50 am-10:22 pm

2 stops26h 32m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

9:50 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$666

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

4:50 am-10:22 pm

2 stops26h 32m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/9

1:26 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$667

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 12/25

4:50 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

5:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 30m

$678

IstanbulChicago

IST - MDW

ISTMDW

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

4:50 am-5:29 pm

2 stops21h 39m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/9

1:26 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$687

IstanbulChicago

IST - ORD

ISTORD

Istanbul

Thu 12/25

6:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

4:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$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 December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago, you should look to book at least 54 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 $401). Flying from Istanbul 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 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Istanbul to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 15, 2025.

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 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 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul to Chicago, such as KLM, LOT, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,430 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,097 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,628 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,575 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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 to Chicago?

    LOT, Air Serbia, and KLM can get you from Istanbul to Chicago in just under 21h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 40m. There are 5455 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 KLM is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $453. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and LOT, with the lowest prices starting at $526 and $544, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul to Chicago for 40% 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 ($237), British Airways ($380), and Royal Jordanian ($484).

  • 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 Sabiha Gokcen - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Istanbul - Chicago Midway.

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

    Consider Pakistan International Airlines (65%), MIAT Mongolian (65%) or Uzbekistan Airways (58%) 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 $584. On average you can expect to pay $1,634. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $608.

  • 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 $401). Flying from Istanbul 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 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago

Discover the top 5 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$453Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$513Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$634Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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