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$443+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Illinois

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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — ORD
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Sun 11/91:25 pmRUH - ORD
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/1411:50 amORD - RUH
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$603
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/98:25 pmRUH - ORD
2 stops29h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/254:06 pmORD - RUH
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/34:25 pmRUH - ORD
2 stops29h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/63:35 pmORD - RUH
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$647
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/24:25 amRUH - ORD
1 stop36h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 2/61:10 pmORD - RUH
1 stop28h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/5$658
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/262:20 amRUH - ORD
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/111:50 amORD - RUH
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$676
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 12/56:25 amRUH - ORD
1 stop21h 00mLufthansa
Wed 12/103:45 pmORD - RUH
2 stops19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4$704
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Wed 11/262:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/19:50 pmORD - RUH
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$706
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Wed 12/36:25 amRUH - ORD
2 stops22h 40mLufthansa
Fri 2/66:25 pmORD - RUH
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/5$715
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Wed 11/262:00 amRUH - ORD
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Mon 12/12:00 pmORD - RUH
2 stops20h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 11/4$729

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riyadh to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated November 6, 2025.

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Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$647
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$443
(SmartFares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$892
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Illinois 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Illinois that are best for you.

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RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/3

10:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

1:10 pm-3:05 am

1 stop28h 55m

$658

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/17

10:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

1:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$716

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

4:05 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$728

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

2:20 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$755

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/18

4:25 am-7:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

1:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$775

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/27

11:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

4:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$806

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/27

11:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

2:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$808

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/22

11:55 pm-4:24 pm

3 stops25h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

4:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$812

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/5

11:55 pm-4:57 pm

3 stops26h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

7:10 pm-1:40 am

2 stops21h 30m

$824

RiyadhChicago

RUH - ORD

RUHORD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 12/6

7:35 am-11:51 pm

2 stops25h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

4:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$828

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Illinois (average of $575). Flying from Riyadh to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $814). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, and British Airways from Riyadh to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,558 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,500 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Illinois?

    For a flight from Riyadh to Illinois, you will be flying from King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 18.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Riyadh to Illinois in 18h 55m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, or SWISS to get the fastest option. The distance between Riyadh and Illinois is about 6974 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Illinois (average of $575). Flying from Riyadh to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $814). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Illinois. 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$575Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$640Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$764Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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