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

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Istanbul?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 11%.

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

To save up to 26% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 17 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to Istanbul from $1198 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1681 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul in July, August 2020

The best prices found for CHI to IST flights for July, August
6 Jul - 17 Aug
$768pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
6 Jul - 3 Aug
$769pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
6 Jul - 17 Aug
$770pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

Chicago to Istanbul 2020 flight deals

Cheap flights to Istanbul from Chicago found for this year
19 Nov - 30 Nov
$643pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Aug - 9 Sep
$690pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 Aug - 26 Aug
$691pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

Non-stop flights to Istanbul from Chicago

Save time with Chicago to Istanbul direct flight deals
20 Jul - 10 Aug
$795pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Non-Stop
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
20 Jul - 14 Sep
$811pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Non-Stop
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Jul - 13 Aug
$834pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Non-Stop
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Turkish Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

Last minute flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Late deals on round-trip flights to Istanbul from Chicago, departing today and this week
23 Jun - 6 Sep
$1015pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
25 Jun - 19 Jul
$1018pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Qatar Airways
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
28 Jun - 28 Sep
$1033pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
IST
Istanbul
IST
Istanbul
Air Canada
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

One-way flights to Istanbul from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Istanbul
4:15 am - 5:45 pm
Multiple Airlines
2 Stops
29h 30m
ORD - SAW
Multiple Airlines
$462
Kiwi.com
4:45 am - 5:45 pm
Multiple Airlines
3 Stops
53h 00m
ORD - SAW
Multiple Airlines
$351
Kiwi.com
10:05 am - 12:25 pm
Multiple Airlines
3 Stops
42h 20m
ORD - SAW
Multiple Airlines
$368
Kiwi.com

Related info for your journey

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

Flight FAQs

From Chicago to Istanbul

Are flight prices decreasing from Chicago to Istanbul due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Chicago and Istanbul for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Istanbul for under $700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Istanbul for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $643, but on average you can expect to pay $698.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Istanbul for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul under $800. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Istanbul is less than $849.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Istanbul for under $1100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than $1100.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Chicago to Istanbul was viewed by 195 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

Currently, Turk Hava Yollari (Turkish Airlines Co.) offers the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul. On average 28 flights can be found for this airline route daily.

Is Chicago weather warmer or cooler than Istanbul?

Expect the weather to be around 84 °F on average in July. As the temperature peaks, try to get your plans done early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. The climate in Istanbul is generally the same as in Chicago.

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Destination information for Istanbul

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Chicago to Istanbul
Today's exchange rate
$1 = ₺6.86
Average temperature for July in Istanbul
84.2 °F
Avg rainfall for July in Istanbul
1.2 ″

Airports servicing Chicago

Chicago-O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Rockford (RFD)

Airports servicing Istanbul

Ataturk Intl (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)

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