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Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Istanbul to Chicago

August 26 - August 31

Cheapest
Best

IST - Chicago

$1,117

$668

Round trip

August 27 - August 30

Best

IST - Chicago

$1,139

$675

Round trip

October 8 - October 13

IST - Chicago

$878

$692

Round trip

September 17 - October 13

IST - Chicago

$873

$693

Round trip

September 14 - September 29

IST - Chicago

$874

$697

Round trip

October 12 - October 16

IST - Chicago

$905

$699

Round trip

September 14 - September 23

IST - Chicago

$889

$707

Round trip

June 24 - June 29

IST - Chicago

$1,111

$710

Round trip

August 24 - August 30

Best

IST - Chicago

$1,125

$715

Round trip

June 23 - June 30

Earliest

IST - Chicago

$1,137

$717

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Istanbul to Chicago

Fares for flights from Istanbul to Chicago typically range from $650–$963, with a median price of $754. Right now, prices are below the typical level, and a significant 78% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers seeking cheap flights from Istanbul to Chicago.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Chicago, you'll find that November stands out with a median fare of $656. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $675. Another favorable month is July, where the median fare is around $684.
A typical journey from Istanbul to Chicago takes approximately 18h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8,793 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect.
For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 23.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights from Istanbul to Chicago are available, you should generally anticipate at least one stop on your journey.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Chicago

Regular price: $811 - $1,647

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Chicago are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $811 and $1647. The current lowest deal is $629 with KLM. This deal is for travel from Sep 4-Sep 9.

now $629

Low $811

High $1,647

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Chicago is November, with a median price of $656. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1195. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $656

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,195

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Chicago

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Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Chicago

Wed, Jun 24

βŒ› Last-Minute

IST - Chicago

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (MDW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,230

$717

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

βŒ› Last-Minute

IST - Chicago

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,188

$718

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

βŒ› Last-Minute

IST - Chicago

British Airways

Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)

British Airways

$1,414

$765

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

βŒ› Last-Minute

IST - Chicago

Lufthansa

Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)

Lufthansa

$1,372

$756

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

βŒ› Last-Minute

IST - Chicago

Lufthansa

Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)

Lufthansa

$1,351

$763

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

βŒ› Last-Minute

IST - Chicago

Lufthansa

Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)

Lufthansa

$1,368

$776

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Chicago

7 nights

Jul 9 - Jul 16

$1,385Β Β β†’Β Β $735

47%

7 nights

Jul 2 - Jul 9

$1,414Β Β β†’Β Β $765

46%

9 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 16

$1,375Β Β β†’Β Β $728

47%

7 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 23

$1,366Β Β β†’Β Β $721

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Chicago

Istanbul - Chicago route insights

πŸ’Έ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Istanbul to Chicago are below the typical level, with a median price of $754.

πŸ“… Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $656

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Chicago, with a median price of $656.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 20m

The median flight duration from Istanbul to Chicago is 18 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 76.9% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

πŸ† Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Chicago are frequent, appearing 0.57 times per day.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary option for flights from Istanbul to Chicago, offering competitive fares.

πŸ“ ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$629

Sabiha GΓΆkΓ§en International (SAW)

Sabiha GΓΆkΓ§en International provides an alternative departure point for your journey to Chicago.

πŸ“ ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$754

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights to Chicago, offering competitive prices from Istanbul.

πŸ“ ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$629

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is another choice for arrivals in Chicago from Istanbul.

πŸ“ ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$714

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport serves the wider Chicago area for flights arriving from Istanbul.

πŸ“ ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$892

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options.

πŸ“ ~135 km from destination city (reachable by rail)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1045

South Bend International (SBN)

South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to the Chicago area with direct rail links.

πŸ“ ~135 km from destination city (reachable by rail)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$834

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub offering a wide range of cabin classes.

πŸ“ ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1213

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Cheapest

Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion.

πŸ“ ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$833

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service for travelers in the southeastern Chicago suburbs.

πŸ“ ~230 km from destination city (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1181

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Istanbul to Chicago are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $759. Booking 7-13 days out also shows a relatively low average of $851. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1145, and also for very last-minute bookings within 0-6 days, which average $883.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago is considered to be $650 or less. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $754. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were at or below $650, indicating a favorable deal. Prices above $963 were in the highest 25% of observations.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Chicago are November, with a median price of $656, and January, with a median price of $675. July also shows a relatively low median of $684. The annual median price for this route typically stands at $754. These months generally offer better value compared to other times of the year.