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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul

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Flight Info | Chicago to Istanbul

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 1,905
Cheapest return ticket price AED 3,463
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 8,810.37 km
Average flight time 10 hours 36 minutes
Popular airline Finnair

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

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  • Jun

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  • Jul

    29 6
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  • 13 20
  • 20 27

  • Aug

    27 3
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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 4,807.

  • How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 10 hours 36 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Chicago (CHI) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Pakistan International Airlines, Miat Mongolian Airlines, Rwandair and IndiGo.

  • How many airports are there in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 3 airport(s) near Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Chicago to Istanbul airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, Jul 15 at AED 2307 for one-way flights.
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