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$439+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Chicago (CHI)

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RUH — CHI
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or April, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$636
(oojo)

One-way from

$439
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$833
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:20 pmRUH - ORD
1 stop35h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Fri 11/76:50 pmORD - RUH
1 stop23h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 7/31$636
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:15 amRUH - ORD
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/191:55 pmORD - RUH
1 stop28h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/29$672
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:45 amRUH - ORD
1 stop19h 25mITA Airways
Mon 9/293:00 pmORD - RUH
1 stop22h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 7/31$707
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:40 amRUH - ORD
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/78:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$712
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:10 amRUH - ORD
1 stop26h 30mLOT
Fri 9/194:55 pmORD - RUH
2 stops21h 15mLOT
Deal found 7/29$755
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Fri 10/314:30 pmRUH - ORD
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/74:20 pmORD - RUH
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$757
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Thu 10/301:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops47h 13mBritish Airways
Fri 11/74:06 pmORD - RUH
2 stops21h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$797
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:00 amRUH - ORD
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Sat 11/154:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/30$842
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/74:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$843
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Thu 10/302:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops37h 58mAir Canada
Fri 11/78:20 pmORD - RUH
2 stops38h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$857
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Wed 8/272:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops45h 55mSWISS
Fri 9/57:05 pmORD - RUH
2 stops40h 50mSWISS
Deal found 7/31$870

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

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RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/31

12:20 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

6:50 pm-3:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

$636

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 9/12

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

1:55 pm-2:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

$672

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/23

1:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

3:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$707

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/30

12:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop18h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

8:20 pm-5:50 am

1 stop24h 30m

$712

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/11

1:10 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

4:55 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$755

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/31

4:30 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

4:20 pm-2:25 am

2 stops25h 05m

$757

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/30

1:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops47h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

4:06 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$797

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/31

2:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

4:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$842

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/30

2:00 am-6:19 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

4:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$843

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/30

2:00 am-7:58 am

2 stops37h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

8:20 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$857

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Chicago. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Riyadh to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Chicago?

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

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

Amman (AMM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $593.

What’s the fastest layover option from Riyadh to Chicago?

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

Flights via Amman (AMM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 00m.

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

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.

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 July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT, SWISS, and Etihad Airways from Riyadh 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.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Chicago?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 18.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Riyadh to Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from King Khaled Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

    Flying on Royal Jordanian is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $636. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and ITA Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $672 and $707, respectively. Users have found that Royal Jordanian is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Riyadh to Chicago are ITA Airways ($439), Etihad Airways ($508), and Royal Jordanian ($510).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Riyadh to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Riyadh to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$693Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$735Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$764Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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