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$486+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — IST
ene. 14 — ene. 211
mié. 1/14
mié. 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 15, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/316:30 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 05mIcelandair
lun. 1/1212:05 pmIST - ORD
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 12/13$734
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
mié. 12/314:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop15h 30mKLM
sáb. 1/175:55 pmIST - ORD
2 stops32h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/13$736
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mar. 12/305:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop25h 30mKLM
mar. 1/135:55 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/14$737
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/305:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/135:55 pmIST - ORD
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$747
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/299:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop17h 45mLOT
mar. 1/137:50 amIST - ORD
1 stop21h 10mLOT
Deal found 12/14$775
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/3112:55 pmORD - IST
2 stops19h 00mKLM
lun. 1/125:55 pmIST - ORD
2 stops32h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/13$812
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mar. 12/306:30 pmORD - SAW
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/138:55 amSAW - ORD
2 stops32h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$845
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/316:30 pmORD - IST
3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/124:40 pmIST - ORD
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$848
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/309:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop31h 05mLOT
sáb. 1/176:30 pmIST - ORD
2 stops58h 25mLOT
Deal found 12/13$864
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
lun. 12/296:30 pmORD - SAW
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/138:55 amSAW - ORD
2 stops32h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$890
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/316:30 pmORD - SAW
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/125:40 amSAW - ORD
3 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$918
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
mié. 12/317:20 pmORD - SAW
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/179:05 amSAW - ORD
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,019

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 diciembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$661
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$486
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,181
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/16

4:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mar. 1/20

12:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/8

5:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

dom. 3/15

4:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/1

4:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 3/11

9:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/14

4:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 1/21

9:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/23

4:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 1/26

9:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/24

4:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

lun. 2/2

9:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/14

4:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mar. 1/20

12:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/4

4:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

dom. 3/15

4:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/30

4:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mar. 2/17

12:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$720

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/16

4:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

vie. 2/20

4:00 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$720

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 45 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of $418). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $851). 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 ORD to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 diciembre 15, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 diciembre 15, 2025.

The most flights from ORD 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 often are flights from Chicago to Istanbul delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Chicago and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 196 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, such as Delta, LOT, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,100 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,631 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul in 16h. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul is about 5494 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Serbia ($382), Icelandair ($421), and Turkish Airlines ($556) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul. Air Serbia is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $328 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Serbia from $443 and Royal Jordanian from $447 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (65%), IndiGo (65%), Uzbekistan Airways( 65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul is generally $1,639, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $437. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $644 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of $418). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $851). 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 10 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$421Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air SerbiaCheapest$422Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$664Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$708Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$719Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal JordanianCheapest$742Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$757Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$774Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$777Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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