How long is the flight from Chicago to Riyadh?

A quick flight from Chicago to Riyadh can take about 17h 05m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $741. 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 $501 and $582 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

$409 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from KLM. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Royal Jordanian and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $449 and $464, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 96.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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

Consider Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Riyadh.

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.

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.

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

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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 December 28, 2025.

Tue 12/308:20 pmORD - RUH

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 1/112:20 amRUH - ORD

1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$915

Wed 12/319:50 pmORD - RUH

1 stop22h 00mLufthansa

Mon 1/122:00 amRUH - ORD

1 stop22h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/27

$953

Mon 12/296:00 pmORD - RUH

1 stop25h 50mLufthansa

Mon 1/122:00 amRUH - ORD

1 stop18h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 12/27

$963

Wed 12/314:25 pmORD - RUH

1 stop21h 25mAir France

Tue 1/1311:55 pmRUH - ORD

2 stops23h 25mAir France

Deal found 12/27

$967

Wed 12/319:50 pmORD - RUH

1 stop22h 00mLufthansa

Wed 1/146:25 amRUH - ORD

1 stop21h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 12/27

$969

Tue 12/3012:30 pmORD - RUH

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/1311:55 pmRUH - ORD

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$971

Tue 12/306:25 pmORD - RUH

1 stop16h 30mLufthansa

Mon 1/122:00 amRUH - ORD

1 stop22h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/27

$973

Tue 12/3012:30 pmORD - RUH

2 stops22h 05mAir France

Mon 1/122:05 amRUH - ORD

1 stop22h 05mAir France

Deal found 12/27

$977

Mon 12/294:25 pmORD - RUH

1 stop21h 25mKLM

Tue 1/1311:55 pmRUH - ORD

2 stops23h 25mKLM

Deal found 12/27

$979

Wed 12/315:31 pmORD - RUH

2 stops20h 19mKLM

Tue 1/1311:55 pmRUH - ORD

3 stops25h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/27

$982

Wed 12/315:20 pmORD - RUH

1 stop17h 15mAir France

Mon 1/129:35 amRUH - ORD

1 stop38h 35mAir France

Deal found 12/27

$986

Tue 12/3012:30 pmORD - RUH

2 stops22h 05mAir France

Mon 1/129:35 amRUH - ORD

2 stops23h 24mAir France

Deal found 12/26

$987

Best flights from Chicago to Riyadh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Tue 1/201:10 pmORD - RUH

1 stop17h 05mEtihad Airways

Tue 3/2410:40 pmRUH - ORD

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/27

$741

Wed 3/1112:50 pmORD - RUH

1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sun 3/151:25 pmRUH - ORD

1 stop38h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$833

Mon 1/264:15 pmORD - RUH

2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/108:25 pmRUH - ORD

2 stops26h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$865

Thu 1/294:10 pmORD - RUH

2 stops18h 45mSWISS

Tue 3/312:00 amRUH - ORD

2 stops45h 55mSWISS

Deal found 12/27

$903

Thu 1/151:55 pmORD - RUH

2 stops23h 55mKLM

Tue 1/2011:55 pmRUH - ORD

2 stops23h 25mKLM

Deal found 12/26

$912

Sat 1/173:20 pmORD - RUH

1 stop19h 35mLufthansa

Mon 1/198:25 pmRUH - ORD

2 stops28h 41mLufthansa

Deal found 12/26

$915

Sun 1/181:57 pmORD - RUH

2 stops20h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/2411:55 pmRUH - ORD

3 stops25h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$921

Sat 1/1712:30 pmORD - RUH

2 stops25h 20mDelta

Mon 1/1911:55 pmRUH - ORD

3 stops26h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$922

Wed 1/283:35 pmORD - RUH

2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/108:25 pmRUH - ORD

2 stops26h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$865

Wed 1/213:35 pmORD - RUH

2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/248:25 pmRUH - ORD

2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$915

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Riyadh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 1/1811:50 amORD - RUH

1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/247:10 pmRUH - ORD

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$696

Sun 1/1811:50 amORD - RUH

1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/182:20 amRUH - ORD

1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$742

Sun 1/1811:50 amORD - RUH

1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/246:30 amRUH - ORD

1 stop36h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$752

Mon 1/191:10 pmORD - RUH

1 stop17h 05mEtihad Airways

Mon 2/910:40 pmRUH - ORD

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/26

$714

Mon 1/1911:50 amORD - RUH

1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 3/192:15 amRUH - ORD

1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$723

Tue 1/201:10 pmORD - RUH

1 stop28h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 3/3010:15 amRUH - ORD

1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/27

$679

Tue 1/2011:50 amORD - RUH

1 stop32h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 3/306:25 amRUH - ORD

1 stop35h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$715

Mon 1/261:10 pmORD - RUH

1 stop17h 05mEtihad Airways

Mon 3/304:45 pmRUH - ORD

1 stop24h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/27

$741

Tue 1/2711:50 amORD - RUH

1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/16:25 amRUH - ORD

1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$747

Wed 1/281:10 pmORD - RUH

1 stop17h 05mEtihad Airways

Tue 3/3110:30 pmRUH - ORD

1 stop18h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/27

$718

Thu 1/2911:50 amORD - RUH

1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines

Mon 3/3012:10 amRUH - ORD

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$678

Fri 1/301:10 pmORD - RUH

1 stop17h 05mEtihad Airways

Tue 3/3110:30 pmRUH - ORD

1 stop18h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/27

$738

One-way flights from Chicago to Riyadh
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Riyadh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Thu 1/151:10 pmORD - RUH

1 stop34h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/27

$528

Thu 1/157:20 amORD - RUH

3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$665

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$678 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$528 (Mytrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,903

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ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

1:10 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/24

10:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$741

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

12:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/15

1:25 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$833

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

4:15 pm-2:25 am

2 stops25h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/10

8:25 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$865

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

3:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops32h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/10

8:25 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$865

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

4:10 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/31

2:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops45h 55m

$903

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

1:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/20

11:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$912

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

3:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/19

8:25 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$915

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

3:35 pm-2:25 am

2 stops25h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/24

8:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$915

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

1:57 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops20h 38m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/24

11:55 pm-4:38 pm

3 stops25h 43m

$921

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

12:30 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/19

11:55 pm-4:57 pm

3 stops26h 02m

$922

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Cheapfaremart	Price 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.

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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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Riyadh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Rome (FCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,058.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 15m.

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

Flights via Rome (FCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 28m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

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

1,339 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,339 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,339 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,125 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,339 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,657 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,339 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

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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 17h 05m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $741. 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 $501 and $582 round-trip. Users have found that KLM is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Riyadh one-way?
$409 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from KLM. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Royal Jordanian and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $449 and $464, respectively.
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest$428	Average$884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Royal Jordanian	Cheapest$558	Average$632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%
Air France	Cheapest$584	Average$1,051	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$733	Average$980	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$749	Average$980	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$818	Average$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

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