Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Riyadh (RUH) from $363

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/24. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — RUH
Oct 1 — Oct 81

The best prices from Chicago to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in January or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to Riyadh (RUH)

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

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$999

One-way from

$555
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CHI - RUH

Price

$999 - $1,749

RUH

Temperature

57.2 - 96.8 °F

RUH

Rainfall

0 - 1.2 inches

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

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 54% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 24% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Chicago to Riyadh within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,377.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Riyadh. Flights to Riyadh from Chicago in January are about $1,176 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $819.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Riyadh (CHI - RUH)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Riyadh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Riyadh

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Turkish Airlines flights heading from Chicago to Riyadh. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Chicago to Riyadh

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Cheap Chicago to Riyadh flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CHI to RUH flights for September, October
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Chicago to Riyadh 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Riyadh from Chicago found for this year
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One-way flights to Riyadh from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Riyadh
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Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/23

1 stop19h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/21

1 stop20h 20m

Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/8

2 stops40h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/14

1 stop26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/9

2 stops19h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/19

1 stop20h 15m

Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/9

2 stops39h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/22

2 stops44h 10m

Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/19

2 stops21h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/27

2 stops22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/22

1 stop23h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 10/25

1 stop21h 35m

Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/22

1 stop22h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/26

1 stop28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/18

2 stops38h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/25

2 stops44h 42m

Chicago O'Hare IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/19

2 stops25h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 10/28

2 stops27h 07m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS from Chicago to Riyadh to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,845 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Related info for your journey

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

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 flights from Chicago to Riyadh for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Riyadh for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $926, but on average you can expect to pay $1,011.

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

There are currently 13+ open flights from Chicago to Riyadh within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Riyadh is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $926 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and SWISS, starting at $1,068 and $1,076 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

$551 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 Air Maroc and Delta, with prices starting from $578 and $616, respectively.

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

What does ORD to RUH mean?

ORD and RUH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to RUH refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Riyadh

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Riyadh choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Royal JordanianCheapest$902Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$924Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,105Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,431Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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