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$591+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) 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 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CHI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$652
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$591
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$991
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chicago (CHI)
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/87:25 pmRUH - ORD
1 stop28h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 8/128:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop23h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 6/10$652
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:35 amRUH - ORD
1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 9/17:15 pmORD - RUH
1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$730
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/144:20 amRUH - ORD
2 stops50h 08mEtihad Airways
Tue 8/51:55 pmORD - RUH
1 stop35h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$755
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/181:45 amRUH - ORD
1 stop19h 25mITA Airways
Mon 8/43:00 pmORD - RUH
1 stop22h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 6/10$851
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/28:40 amRUH - ORD
2 stops23h 19mDelta
Sat 7/266:24 pmORD - RUH
2 stops28h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/11$906
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/168:40 amRUH - ORD
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/44:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$917
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/168:40 amRUH - ORD
1 stop38h 20mAir France
Sun 8/35:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop29h 15mAir France
Deal found 6/10$932
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/252:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops21h 55mSWISS
Thu 7/242:20 pmORD - RUH
2 stops22h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$959
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/68:40 amRUH - ORD
2 stops20h 54mKLM
Mon 8/114:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/12$962
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/152:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops26h 16mAir Canada
Mon 9/13:35 pmORD - RUH
2 stops20h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,013
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/208:20 pmRUH - ORD
2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/313:40 pmORD - RUH
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,072
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Mon 7/71:45 amRUH - ORD
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Tue 8/1210:30 pmORD - RUH
1 stop37h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,074

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chicago that are best for you.

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Riyadh

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Price

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 7/8

7:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

8:10 pm-3:40 am

1 stop23h 30m

$652

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/15

12:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

7:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$730

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 7/14

4:20 am-10:28 pm

2 stops50h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

1:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop35h 05m

$755

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 7/18

1:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

3:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$851

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 7/2

8:40 am-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

6:24 pm-6:25 am

2 stops28h 01m

$906

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 7/16

8:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$917

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 7/16

8:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

5:10 pm-6:25 am

1 stop29h 15m

$932

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 6/25

2:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

2:20 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$959

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 8/6

8:40 am-9:34 pm

2 stops20h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/11

7:01 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$962

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/15

2:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops26h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

3:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$1,013

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

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 June 9, 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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. 2 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 $652. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $730 and $755, 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 Etihad Airways ($593), Lufthansa ($698), and Air Canada ($715).

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Riyadh to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh 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 June 12, 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest$693Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$735Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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