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$364+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Riyadh (RUH)

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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RUH
nov. 29 — déc. 61
sam. 11/29
sam. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Riyadh (RUH). 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 octobre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$681
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$364
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,197
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Riyadh King Khaled Intl flight deals.
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octobre 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 11/2811:50 amORD - RUH
1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
ven. 12/56:50 amRUH - ORD
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$691
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/1111:50 amORD - RUH
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
mer. 11/196:50 amRUH - ORD
1 stop20h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$700
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/311:50 amORD - RUH
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
sam. 12/66:50 amRUH - ORD
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$746
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
mar. 11/113:45 pmORD - RUH
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
mer. 11/196:25 amRUH - ORD
2 stops22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$805
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
mer. 12/33:45 pmORD - RUH
2 stops19h 10mLufthansa
ven. 12/52:55 amRUH - ORD
1 stop19h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$815
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 11/134:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
ven. 11/212:00 amRUH - ORD
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$817
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mer. 11/126:00 pmORD - RUH
1 stop25h 50mLufthansa
mer. 11/196:25 amRUH - ORD
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$821
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sam. 12/66:35 pmORD - RUH
2 stops25h 15mLufthansa
ven. 12/126:25 amRUH - ORD
1 stop21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$825
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 11/153:20 pmORD - RUH
1 stop19h 35mLufthansa
dim. 12/142:55 amRUH - ORD
1 stop19h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$826

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ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 2/5

11:50 am-12:25 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ven. 2/13

6:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$681

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 3/5

1:10 pm-3:05 am

1 stop28h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

lun. 3/9

10:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop30h 05m

$733

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 12/3

11:50 am-5:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

sam. 12/6

6:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop36h 15m

$746

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 3/5

8:20 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dim. 3/8

2:15 am-7:25 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$783

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 11/29

9:50 pm-4:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dim. 12/7

4:25 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops40h 07m

$826

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 11/15

3:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dim. 12/14

2:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$826

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 12/6

6:35 pm-4:50 am

2 stops25h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jeu. 12/11

2:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$836

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 11/28

7:51 pm-2:25 am

2 stops45h 34m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ven. 12/5

6:25 am-6:25 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$836

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/11

7:15 am-2:25 am

2 stops34h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mar. 11/18

2:00 am-5:48 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$843

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 2/5

4:25 pm-2:25 am

2 stops25h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jeu. 2/12

2:00 am-10:04 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$844

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Riyadh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Riyadh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Riyadh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Riyadh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Riyadh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Riyadh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riyadh from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Riyadh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Riyadh?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Riyadh (average of $428). Flying from Chicago to Riyadh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $943). 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 RUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octobre 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Riyadh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Riyadh?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Riyadh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Rome (FCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Riyadh?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Riyadh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Rome (FCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,128.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Riyadh?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Riyadh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Riyadh?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Riyadh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 43m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. 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 Riyadh. Reviews last updated octobre 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa from Chicago to Riyadh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,284 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,284 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,284 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,032 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,284 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,541 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,284 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AUH - JFK

Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Riyadh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Riyadh from Chicago, you will be flying to King Khaled Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is located 18.7 mi from the center of Riyadh. There are 0 flights from Chicago to King Khaled Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Riyadh?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Riyadh can take about 15h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $681. Airlines will cover a distance of 6974 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 Riyadh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Riyadh is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $428 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Royal Jordanian and Air France, starting at $558 and $584 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh 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 Riyadh?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Riyadh (average of $428). Flying from Chicago to Riyadh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $943). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Riyadh

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Riyadh. 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 octobre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$428Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal JordanianCheapest$558Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Air FranceCheapest$584Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$788Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$852Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$892Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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