$296+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul
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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — IST
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to IstanbulExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/37:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/174:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$694
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/184:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$696
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/137:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/174:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$698
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2611:15 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$700
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:21 pm
ORD
- IST
2 stops49h 19m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/204:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$702
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/154:30 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops40h 22m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$703
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/274:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$704
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/14:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$706
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:10 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$713
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/238:30 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$718
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/69:00 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/188:30 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$719
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:04 am
ORD
- IST
2 stops37h 36m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/224:30 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops25h 36m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$721
Best flights from Chicago to IstanbulDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop16h 15m
KLM
Wed 4/228:50 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop13h 40m
KLM
Deal found 3/10![KLM logo]()
$743
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/204:30 am
IST
- ORD
3 stops25h 27m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$898
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/296:38 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 42m
Delta
Tue 5/126:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops20h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/14![Delta logo]()
$918
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/64:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Mon 4/208:50 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops38h 20m
KLM
Deal found 3/10![KLM logo]()
$773
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:35 am
MDW
- SAW
3 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1411:25 am
SAW
- MDW
3 stops33h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,616
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/510:45 am
MDW
- SAW
2 stops22h 20m
KLM
Tue 4/218:50 am
SAW
- MDW
2 stops21h 38m
KLM
Deal found 3/11![KLM logo]()
$791
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/204:30 am
IST
- ORD
3 stops25h 27m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$908
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 4/277:16 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 04m
Delta
Wed 5/136:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops20h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/14![Delta logo]()
$918
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:20 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 40m
KLM
Tue 4/218:50 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop13h 25m
KLM
Deal found 3/12![KLM logo]()
$793
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/152:12 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops27h 08m
Delta
Wed 4/226:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$918
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/84:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Wed 4/158:50 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop13h 40m
KLM
Deal found 3/14![KLM logo]()
$798
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 5/136:00 am
IST
- ORD
3 stops24h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$967
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/155:10 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop26h 20m
Delta
Wed 4/296:00 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops20h 52m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$926
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/54:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Mon 4/135:20 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Deal found 3/14![KLM logo]()
$804
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sun 5/31:24 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops30h 06m
Delta
Wed 6/36:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops19h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/14![Delta logo]()
$983
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/14:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop16h 15m
KLM
Wed 4/158:50 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops23h 09m
KLM
Deal found 3/10![KLM logo]()
$830
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/229:29 am
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 51m
Delta
Wed 5/66:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops20h 36m
Delta
Deal found 3/14![Delta logo]()
$993
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/14:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop16h 15m
KLM
Wed 4/88:50 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop13h 40m
KLM
Deal found 3/12![KLM logo]()
$846
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/34:20 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 40m
KLM
Sun 5/172:40 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop31h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/10![KLM logo]()
$846
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:29 am
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 51m
Delta
Sat 5/26:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/10![Delta logo]()
$1,043
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 4/136:38 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 42m
Delta
Mon 4/276:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$1,043
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/174:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Sat 4/254:25 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop18h 45m
KLM
Deal found 3/14![KLM logo]()
$874
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/81:10 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops19h 10m
Delta
Tue 4/146:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/14![Delta logo]()
$1,068
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Wed 4/224:50 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 30m
KLM
Wed 5/66:00 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops17h 10m
KLM
Deal found 3/15![KLM logo]()
$889
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/86:34 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 46m
Delta
Fri 4/174:25 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops21h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$1,068
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Fri 4/178:50 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop13h 25m
KLM
Deal found 3/13![KLM logo]()
$894
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/76:34 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 46m
Delta
Thu 4/166:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/14![Delta logo]()
$1,068
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/184:20 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 35m
KLM
Wed 5/132:40 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop31h 35m
KLM
Deal found 3/12![KLM logo]()
$894
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 3/285:25 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop14h 55m
KLM
Sat 4/184:25 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop18h 45m
KLM
Deal found 3/14![KLM logo]()
$899
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 3/304:50 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 30m
KLM
Mon 4/66:00 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop16h 30m
KLM
Deal found 3/14![KLM logo]()
$900
Last-minute flights from Chicago to IstanbulDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul. Data last updated March 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul. Data last updated March 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 3/307:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/174:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$722
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/37:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/174:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$694
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/184:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$696
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/274:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$704
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 4/67:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/154:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$723
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/14:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$706
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:21 pm
ORD
- IST
2 stops49h 19m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/204:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$702
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2611:15 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$700
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:10 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$713
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/238:30 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$718
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 4/277:15 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop24h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/154:30 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop19h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$703
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:04 am
ORD
- IST
2 stops37h 36m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/224:30 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops25h 36m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$721
One-way flights from Chicago to IstanbulSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 4/277:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/267:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 4/277:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
3 stops41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/1710:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2610:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/107:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
3 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
3 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/217:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
3 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$312
Find flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 March 15, 2026.
Round-trip from | $694 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $296 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $912 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Istanbul 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Istanbul that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/8
4:50 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop16h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 4/22
8:50 am-2:30 pm
1 stop13h 40m
$743
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/6
4:50 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop20h 10m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Mon 4/20
8:50 am-3:10 pm
2 stops38h 20m
$773
ChicagoIstanbul
MDW - SAW
MDWSAW
Chicago Midway
Sun 4/5
10:45 am-5:05 pm
2 stops22h 20m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Tue 4/21
8:50 am-10:28 pm
2 stops21h 38m
$791
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/14
4:20 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop20h 40m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Tue 4/21
8:50 am-2:15 pm
1 stop13h 25m
$793
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/8
4:50 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop20h 10m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 4/15
8:50 am-2:30 pm
1 stop13h 40m
$798
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/5
4:20 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 00m
Istanbul
Mon 4/13
5:20 pm-2:15 pm
1 stop28h 55m
$804
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/1
4:50 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop16h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 4/15
8:50 am-11:59 pm
2 stops23h 09m
$830
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/1
4:50 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop16h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 4/8
8:50 am-2:30 pm
1 stop13h 40m
$846
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 5/3
4:20 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop20h 40m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Sun 5/17
2:40 pm-2:30 pm
1 stop31h 50m
$846
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 4/17
4:20 pm-1:20 am
1 stop25h 00m
Istanbul
Sat 4/25
4:25 am-3:10 pm
1 stop18h 45m
$874
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
CHI-TR5
MDW-IST
ORD-IST
ORD-SAW
MDW-SAW
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Istanbul
CHI-TR5
MDW-IST
ORD-IST
ORD-SAW
MDW-SAW
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.
The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul (average of $427). Flying from Chicago to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $837). 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 CHI to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 15, 2026.
When flying from Chicago to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul
Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul. 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 March 15, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to TR5 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Istanbul?
How often are flights from Chicago to Istanbul delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Chicago and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Istanbul 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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Istanbul flights?
Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LOT,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa from Chicago to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
6.9
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Mar 2026
IST - WAW
Entertainment
6.9
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Mar 2026
IST - WAW
Entertainment
6.9
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Mar 2026
IST - WAW
Entertainment
6.9
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Mar 2026
IST - WAW
Entertainment
6.9
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Mar 2026
IST - WAW
Entertainment
6.9
Crew
8.2
Boarding
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Food
7.1
Overall
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Mar 2026
IST - WAW
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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Istanbul. 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 March 15, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$127 | Average$782 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time61% | |
| Cheapest$421 | Average$637 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$439 | Average$858 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$521 | Average$613 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$524 | Average$964 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$586 | Average$1,054 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$625 | Average$975 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$710 | Average$796 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$755 | Average$1,049 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$757 | Average$852 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |