Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul from $267

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — IST
Sep 25 — Oct 21

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to TR5 flight in 2023: compare Chicago to Istanbul flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Istanbul.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$884

One-way from

$267
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul

CHI - IST

Price

$884 - $1,512

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

IST

Rainfall

0.4 - 3.9 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 13% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago to Istanbul 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,234, or $1,343 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Istanbul from Chicago average $1,120. You can even find prices in January for less than $1,120, as users have found deals to Istanbul from as low as $673. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Istanbul from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 33%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul (CHI - IST)?

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.

Cheap Air Serbia flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Consider these cheap Air Serbia flights we've found departing from Chicago to Istanbul. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

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Cheap Chicago to Istanbul flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Istanbul from Chicago

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Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 10/31

2 stops18h 40m

Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/13

1 stop27h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 12/25

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/13

1 stop15h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 1/12

1 stop16h 50m

Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/22

1 stop17h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 11/28

1 stop34h 35m

Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/14

2 stops15h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 11/22

2 stops21h 43m

Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/3

1 stop15h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 12/12

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/17

2 stops16h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 11/14

2 stops38h 30m

Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/13

1 stop15h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 11/20

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare IntlIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/12

2 stops21h 04m

Istanbul

Thu 11/23

1 stop34h 10m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Istanbul, such as Air Serbia, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Air France
7.6
Good
273 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

LOT
7.4
Good
350 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,012 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Istanbul flights.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Istanbul for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Istanbul for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $719, but on average you can expect to pay $770.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Istanbul for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Istanbul is less than $1,001.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Istanbul for under $1,100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Istanbul?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Wednesday.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Istanbul on average per day?

1 flight departure from Chicago to Istanbul per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

Air Serbia, Delta, and LOT can get you from Chicago to Istanbul in just under 15h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 35m. The distance from Chicago to Istanbul is about 5490 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Istanbul round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Istanbul round-trip from $763. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $768, and LOT, from $793. Users have found that Air Serbia is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Istanbul?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Istanbul?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Istanbul consider choosing MIAT Mongolian (90%), Singapore Airlines (68%) or Uzbekistan Airways (68%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Istanbul is $443. On average you can expect to pay $1,639. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $793.

What does ORD to IST mean?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Istanbul Airport is IST. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO).

Other flights from Chicago

Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Istanbul

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Istanbul choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$534Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Royal JordanianCheapest$564Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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DeltaCheapest$670Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$685Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest$730Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest$773Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air SerbiaCheapest$821Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$863Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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IcelandairCheapest$898Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$914Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul

See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to Istanbul
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
45%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
0%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
54%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to Istanbul
Sunday4daily flights
Monday7daily flights
Tuesday7daily flights
Wednesday7daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday7daily flights
Saturday7daily flights
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