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$455+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RUH
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Mon 8/10
Mon 8/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh

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 July 11, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:15 pm
ORD
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RUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/212:55 am
RUH
-
ORD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/9$827
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:25 pm
ORD
-
RUH
1 stop34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/247:50 pm
RUH
-
ORD
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$828
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:10 pm
ORD
-
RUH
1 stop20h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/276:25 am
RUH
-
ORD
1 stop35h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/10$857
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/248:25 pm
ORD
-
RUH
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/314:50 pm
RUH
-
ORD
1 stop23h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/10$866
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/172:00 pm
ORD
-
RUH
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/244:50 pm
RUH
-
ORD
1 stop30h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/8$879
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/212:00 pm
ORD
-
RUH
1 stop17h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/54:20 am
RUH
-
ORD
1 stop36h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/8$881
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/188:10 pm
ORD
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RUH
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/3012:55 am
RUH
-
ORD
1 stop26h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6$887

Find 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 July 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$827
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$455
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,107
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Riyadh King Khaled Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Riyadh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Riyadh that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

8:10 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 10/30

12:55 am-7:20 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$857

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

8:10 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 9/30

2:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 50m

$953

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

8:10 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/28

6:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 15m

$954

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

8:10 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/30

6:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 15m

$1,013
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/23

3:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/9

11:30 pm-10:07 am

1 stop19h 37m

$1,093

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/11

9:30 am-7:35 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/9

11:30 pm-10:07 am

1 stop19h 37m

$1,093
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

8:25 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$455

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

8:25 pm-2:45 am

1 stop22h 20m

$469

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

3:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$508

ChicagoRiyadh

ORD - RUH

ORDRUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

11:25 am-12:30 am

2 stops29h 05m

$530

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Deals found on 7/7

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Riyadh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Riyadh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Riyadh (average of $432). Flying from Chicago to Riyadh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $849). 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.

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.

Istanbul (IST) – 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?

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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $663.

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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 20m.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.

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 July 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines,Etihad Airways, andLufthansa 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,443 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,475 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,132 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you

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 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Riyadh?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Riyadh can take about 31h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $857. Airlines will cover a distance of 6974 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Riyadh is Royal Jordanian. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $558 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at $625 and $644 round-trip. Users have found that Royal Jordanian is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $351 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Riyadh (average of $432). Flying from Chicago to Riyadh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $849). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Riyadh

Discover the top 5 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 July 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest$558Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$644Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$646Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$818Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$855Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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