$593+ 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — IST
Jul 18 — Jul 251
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 June 18, 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 June 18, 2026.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/51:45 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$931
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/309:00 am
ORD
- SAW
2 stops43h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/131:40 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$931
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/107:25 pm
ORD
- IST
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/244:35 am
IST
- ORD
3 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$932
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/251:40 pm
SAW
- ORD
2 stops35h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$932
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/77:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/113:40 pm
IST
- ORD
3 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$933
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/311:25 am
ORD
- IST
Nonstop10h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/116:30 am
IST
- ORD
Nonstop11h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$934
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/1010:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
3 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/249:20 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$934
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 8/308:10 pm
ORD
- IST
Nonstop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/171:50 pm
IST
- ORD
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$935
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/107:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/263:35 pm
SAW
- ORD
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$935
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 10/217:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop39h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/248:05 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$936
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 12/94:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 00m
KLM
Sat 1/912:55 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop34h 30m
KLM
Deal found 6/14![KLM logo]()
$936
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:50 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/188:10 pm
IST
- ORD
2 stops30h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$937
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 June 18, 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 June 18, 2026.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 9/77:25 pm
ORD
- IST
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1610:20 pm
IST
- ORD
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$949
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/207:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop39h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/301:45 pm
IST
- ORD
2 stops30h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$961
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 9/211:25 am
ORD
- IST
Nonstop10h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/126:30 am
IST
- ORD
Nonstop11h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$983
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/84:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop16h 15m
KLM
Tue 11/109:00 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops18h 40m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$1,003
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 11/212:30 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops19h 25m
Delta
Wed 11/187:15 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops18h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/17![Delta logo]()
$1,428
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/58:35 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop32h 30m
Emirates
Sat 10/102:05 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop33h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 6/15![Emirates logo]()
$1,853
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:30 am
ORD
- IST
2 stops28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/308:05 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$961
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1011:25 am
ORD
- IST
Nonstop10h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/176:30 am
IST
- ORD
Nonstop11h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$999
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/65:10 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/107:15 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,021
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 8/177:30 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops17h 30m
KLM
Wed 9/92:40 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop31h 35m
KLM
Deal found 6/13![KLM logo]()
$1,025
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:00 am
ORD
- IST
2 stops22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/138:05 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,001
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1711:25 am
ORD
- IST
Nonstop10h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/37:35 am
IST
- ORD
Nonstop12h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,039
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 9/104:20 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop16h 45m
KLM
Sat 9/198:50 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop13h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$1,048
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/254:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Sun 8/165:20 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop29h 10m
KLM
Deal found 6/18![KLM logo]()
$1,195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 8/97:25 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops21h 55m
Delta
Mon 8/246:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops20h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/14![Delta logo]()
$1,478
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 7/164:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop16h 00m
KLM
Sun 7/266:00 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop16h 15m
KLM
Deal found 6/17![KLM logo]()
$1,195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/101:27 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops18h 53m
Delta
Mon 8/246:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops20h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/15![Delta logo]()
$1,478
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 7/164:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Fri 7/316:00 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop16h 15m
KLM
Deal found 6/18![KLM logo]()
$1,195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 9/76:42 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 38m
Delta
Wed 9/164:25 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops22h 08m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$1,513
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:30 am
ORD
- SAW
2 stops45h 35m
Emirates
Mon 9/142:05 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop33h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 6/17![Emirates logo]()
$1,928
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 7/104:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Tue 7/146:00 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops17h 05m
KLM
Deal found 6/15![KLM logo]()
$1,200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/241:27 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops18h 53m
Delta
Fri 9/46:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops20h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/17![Delta logo]()
$1,513
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Tue 6/305:10 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops15h 55m
KLM
Sun 7/52:40 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop31h 50m
KLM
Deal found 6/13![KLM logo]()
$1,246
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/198:35 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop32h 30m
Emirates
Sun 8/232:05 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop33h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 6/14![Emirates logo]()
$2,079
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/31:27 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops18h 53m
Delta
Fri 9/116:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops18h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/15![Delta logo]()
$1,563
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/161:27 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops18h 53m
Delta
Sun 8/306:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops20h 01m
Delta
Deal found 6/15![Delta logo]()
$1,573
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 9/36:42 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 38m
Delta
Sat 9/126:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops18h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$1,623
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 6/214:20 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop16h 45m
KLM
Thu 7/168:50 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop13h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/14![KLM logo]()
$1,477
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 6/255:10 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops15h 55m
KLM
Wed 7/152:40 pm
SAW
- ORD
1 stop31h 35m
KLM
Deal found 6/17![KLM logo]()
$1,506
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:42 pm
MDW
- IST
2 stops22h 38m
Delta
Sat 8/226:00 am
IST
- MDW
2 stops20h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/15![Delta logo]()
$1,738
Last-minute flights from Chicago to IstanbulDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul. Data last updated June 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul. Data last updated June 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/67:17 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops17h 43m
KLM
Thu 11/129:00 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$998
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/65:10 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop26h 20m
KLM
Wed 11/115:55 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop29h 30m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$1,011
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/65:10 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/107:15 am
IST
- ORD
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,021
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/64:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Wed 11/119:00 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$1,023
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/74:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/107:15 am
IST
- ORD
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$999
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/74:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop25h 00m
KLM
Wed 11/115:55 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop29h 30m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$1,000
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/84:50 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Thu 11/129:00 am
SAW
- ORD
1 stop14h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/16![KLM logo]()
$993
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 7/87:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/146:35 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,010
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/147:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/2011:20 am
SAW
- ORD
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$972
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/2410:30 am
ORD
- IST
1 stop18h 30m
Egyptair
Tue 11/246:50 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop18h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 6/18![Egyptair logo]()
$1,023
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:40 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop15h 15m
Air Serbia
Tue 10/64:40 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Air Serbia
Deal found 6/14![Air Serbia logo]()
$961
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/297:20 pm
ORD
- IST
1 stop39h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/28:05 pm
IST
- ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,017
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 June 18, 2026.
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1310:25 am
MDW
- SAW
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$593
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/125:10 pm
ORD
- IST
2 stops33h 20m
LOT
Deal found 6/15![LOT logo]()
$594
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/289:50 pm
ORD
- IST
2 stops28h 40m
LOT
Deal found 6/16![LOT logo]()
$595
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/89:50 pm
ORD
- IST
2 stops28h 40m
LOT
Deal found 6/15![LOT logo]()
$597
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/177:25 pm
ORD
- SAW
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$597
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/249:30 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$598
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 7/197:25 pm
ORD
- IST
3 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$599
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/239:30 pm
ORD
- SAW
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$599
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/209:30 pm
ORD
- IST
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$600
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 6/3010:25 am
MDW
- SAW
3 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$600
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Wed 6/249:30 pm
ORD
- SAW
3 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$601
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/103:20 pm
MDW
- SAW
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$602
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 June 18, 2026.
Round-trip from | $931 (Qatar Airways) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $593 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,446 |
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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 June 18, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/7
7:25 pm-7:30 pm
2 stops16h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 9/16
10:20 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops22h 20m
$949
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/20
7:20 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop39h 15m
Istanbul
Wed 9/30
1:45 pm-12:14 pm
2 stops30h 29m
$961
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/22
6:30 am-6:35 pm
2 stops28h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 9/30
8:05 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop27h 00m
$961
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/2
11:25 am-5:45 am
Nonstop10h 20m
Istanbul
Sat 9/12
6:30 am-9:40 am
Nonstop11h 10m
$983
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 10/10
11:25 am-5:45 am
Nonstop10h 20m
Istanbul
Sat 10/17
6:30 am-9:40 am
Nonstop11h 10m
$999
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/24
6:00 am-12:15 pm
2 stops22h 15m
Istanbul
Sun 9/13
8:05 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop27h 00m
$1,001
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 7/8
4:50 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop16h 15m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Tue 11/10
9:00 am-6:40 pm
2 stops18h 40m
$1,003
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/6
5:10 pm-3:30 am
1 stop26h 20m
Istanbul
Tue 11/10
7:15 am-6:10 pm
2 stops19h 55m
$1,021
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - SAW
ORDSAW
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/17
7:30 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops17h 30m
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Wed 9/9
2:40 pm-2:15 pm
1 stop31h 35m
$1,025
ChicagoIstanbul
ORD - IST
ORDIST
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 10/17
11:25 am-5:45 am
Nonstop10h 20m
Istanbul
Tue 11/3
7:35 am-11:00 am
Nonstop12h 25m
$1,039
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul
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CHI-TR5
ORD-IST
ORD-SAW
MDW-IST
MDW-SAW
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CHI-TR5
ORD-IST
ORD-SAW
MDW-IST
MDW-SAW
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul (average of $127). Flying from Chicago to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,054). 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 24% of weekly flights between Chicago and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 23% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?
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 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 June 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,LOT, andTurkish Airlines 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.
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Comfort
7.7
Crew
8.4
Overall
7.8
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
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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 June 18, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$127 | Average$773 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time61% | |
| Cheapest$412 | Average$1,079 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$421 | Average$618 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$529 | Average$873 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$541 | Average$667 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$574 | Average$858 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$577 | Average$1,217 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$678 | Average$978 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$720 | Average$968 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$735 | Average$1,249 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% |