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$535+ Cheap flights from Istanbul to Chicago (CHI)

IST — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Chicago are usually found in January or April, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago

Tue 12/157:35 am -
Nonstop11h 25m
Thu 2/1111:45 am -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 10/26$638
Thu 11/197:35 am -
Nonstop11h 25m
Wed 12/211:45 am -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 10/28$687
Fri 11/207:35 am -
Nonstop11h 25m
Fri 1/111:45 am -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 10/26$693
Sun 11/87:35 am -
Nonstop11h 25m
Fri 11/1311:45 am -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 10/29$699
Fri 11/206:00 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Mon 4/55:45 pm -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 10/28$702
Fri 11/206:00 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Mon 11/304:25 pm -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 10/29$703
Wed 11/46:00 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Mon 1/1810:40 am -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 10/27$705
Fri 11/206:00 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Fri 12/45:30 am -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 10/28$709
Tue 11/248:45 am -
2 stops17h 35m
Tue 4/137:25 pm -
2 stops17h 35m
Deal found 10/28$756
Thu 11/199:15 am -
2 stops17h 05m
Wed 12/26:30 pm -
3 stops35h 00m
Deal found 10/30$782

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

Round-trip from

$638
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$535
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$778
From Istanbul to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Istanbul to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/3

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 1/13

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 2/11

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 1/14

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/10

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 2/25

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$549

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 3/4

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$550

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/1

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$550

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 1/30

12:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$550

IstanbulChicago

SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SAWORD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 1/9

9:00 am-7:16 pm

2 stops19h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$555

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago (average of $713). Flying from Istanbul to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Istanbul to Chicago flights typically cost between $697 and $821 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $638 on Turkish Airlines (Dec 15-Feb 11).

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 189 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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday 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 17% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago, you should look to book at least 77 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul to Chicago, such as Turkish Airlines,United Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Gigi,Oct 2026

IST - MIA

Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Gigi,Oct 2026

IST - MIA

Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Gigi,Oct 2026

IST - MIA

Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Gigi,Oct 2026

IST - MIA

Horrible… the flight was delayed 3 times, more than 5 hours delay without explanation. They changed the gate continuously… and treated people really bad. O will never again flight Turkish air

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul to Chicago?

    Delta and KLM can get you from Istanbul to Chicago in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h. 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 LOT is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $558. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $620 and $671, respectively. You may be able to fly from Istanbul to Chicago for 28% 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 ($281), British Airways ($380), and American Airlines ($391).

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

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

    Consider Pakistan International Airlines (56%), IndiGo (56%) or Uzbekistan Airways (56%) 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 $648. On average you can expect to pay $845. The most popular route, (Istanbul - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $696.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago (average of $713). Flying from Istanbul to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$558Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$620Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$671Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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