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$402+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — IST
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Tue 3/18
Tue 3/25
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 March 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$663
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$403
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$992
From Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/234:35 pmIST - ORD
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$643
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:25 pmORD - IST
1 stop20h 30mIcelandair
Fri 10/177:05 amIST - ORD
1 stop22h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 3/12$670
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:25 pmORD - SAW
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:50 pmSAW - ORD
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$725
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:45 pmORD - IST
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Fri 11/145:10 amIST - ORD
1 stop18h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/12$781
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/148:10 pmORD - IST
1 stop32h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Sun 4/201:35 amIST - ORD
1 stop22h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/12$826
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 9/27:20 pmORD - SAW
1 stop39h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 11/48:10 pmSAW - ORD
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12$826
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 9/27:20 pmORD - IST
1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 11/48:10 pmIST - ORD
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12$831
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 8/261:55 pmORD - IST
1 stop32h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/92:25 pmIST - ORD
1 stop26h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11$832
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/19:40 pmORD - IST
1 stop18h 10mLOT
Wed 4/97:00 amIST - ORD
1 stop20h 40mLOT
Deal found 3/13$842
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 3/317:50 pmORD - IST
Nonstop10h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/156:30 amIST - ORD
Nonstop11h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11$849
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:59 pmMDW - IST
2 stops25h 26mDelta
Tue 11/45:10 amIST - MDW
2 stops36h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/12$881
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:10 pmORD - SAW
2 stops16h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 11/147:30 pmSAW - ORD
1 stop28h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12$940

Find flights from Chicago to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Istanbul 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 March 13, 2025.

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Chicago

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Istanbul

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Return

Price

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 9/23

4:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$643

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

7:05 am-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$719

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

7:25 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/22

12:50 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$725

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

8:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 4/20

1:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$781

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - SAW

ORDSAW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

7:20 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/4

8:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$826

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

7:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 11/4

8:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$831

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

1:55 pm-6:10 am

1 stop32h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

2:25 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 20m

$832

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

9:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$842

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 4/15

6:30 am-9:40 am

Nonstop11h 10m

$849

ChicagoIstanbul

ORD - IST

ORDIST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

6:10 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

5:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$866

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Chicago to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Istanbul at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated March 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Istanbul, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,058 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,545 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Istanbul round-trip from $781. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Icelandair, from $807, and Qatar Airways, from $831. Users have found that Royal Jordanian is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $404 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $444 and Qatar Airways from $494 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Istanbul?

    While some choose either Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen or Chicago Midway - Istanbul, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul is the most popular route from Chicago to Istanbul.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Istanbul?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Istanbul consider choosing MIAT Mongolian (67%), Uzbekistan Airways (61%) or Turkish Airlines (60%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Istanbul is $361. On average you can expect to pay $2,353. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $723.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Chicago to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Istanbul. 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 March 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SerbiaCheapest$382Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$659Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$683Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$707Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$721Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IcelandairCheapest$730Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$735Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$736Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$736Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Royal JordanianCheapest$747Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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