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$306+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul

CHI — IST
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Sun 11/296:30 pm -
3 stops34h 30m
Sun 12/68:20 am -
2 stops18h 00m
Deal found 11/2$812
Sun 11/297:10 pm -
3 stops24h 30m
Tue 12/155:25 am -
3 stops20h 20m
Deal found 11/2$814
Sun 11/298:10 pm -
2 stops39h 00m
Tue 12/1510:05 am -
2 stops38h 25m
Deal found 11/2$816
Tue 12/16:25 pm -
1 stop14h 30m
Thu 12/107:15 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 11/2$817
Sun 11/296:25 pm -
1 stop14h 30m
Tue 12/157:15 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 11/1$818
Tue 11/106:30 pm -
2 stops17h 15m
Fri 11/208:45 am -
2 stops17h 35m
Deal found 10/31$818
Sun 11/295:05 pm -
2 stops15h 50m
Tue 12/157:15 am -
2 stops18h 02m
Deal found 10/31$819
Sun 11/294:25 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Tue 12/159:00 am -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 10/31$819
Mon 11/306:30 pm -
2 stops20h 50m
Sun 12/64:40 pm -
3 stops33h 40m
Deal found 10/31$820
Tue 12/12:41 pm -
2 stops18h 14m
Tue 1/197:15 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 11/1$821
Wed 12/24:25 pm -
1 stop15h 30m
Wed 12/97:15 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 11/2$824
Tue 12/86:25 pm -
1 stop14h 30m
Wed 1/277:15 am -
2 stops23h 37m
Deal found 11/1$827

Find flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul

Round-trip from

$812
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$306
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$943
From Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($273 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

8:10 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$324

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - IST Istanbul

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/22

6:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$353

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - IST Istanbul

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/7

6:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$359

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - IST Istanbul

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/17

6:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$359

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/17

6:30 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$361

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - IST Istanbul

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/23

12:50 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$364

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - IST Istanbul

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/27

6:15 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$375

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

6:30 pm-6:50 pm

3 stops39h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$382

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

6:30 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$396

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

8:10 pm-11:10 pm

3 stops42h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Istanbul

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 $845). Flying from Chicago to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,383). 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?

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

The most flights from CHI to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Istanbul?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Istanbul flights typically cost between $777 and $1,115 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $812 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 29-Dec 6).

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 188 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 Thursday 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.

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 28 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 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.

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

    KLM, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from Chicago to Istanbul in just under 16h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 25m. The distance from Chicago to Istanbul is about 5494 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 $127. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Icelandair, from $385, and British Airways, from $412. Users have found that Royal Jordanian is 87% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Istanbul one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $443 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $459 and LOT from $480 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Turkish Airlines (75%), Uzbekistan Airways (63%) or Pakistan International Airlines (63%) 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 $396. On average you can expect to pay $2,222. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $695.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 to Istanbul?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul (average of $845). Flying from Chicago to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,383). 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 Chicago to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest$127Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
IcelandairCheapest$385Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$412Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$505Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$529Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$541Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air SerbiaCheapest$574Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$720Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$732Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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