Cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul

One-way fares from $340 · CHI → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Chicago
Cheapest fare
$340

United Airlines · Wed, Mar 3

Cheapest month
March

from $340

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
11h 05m

8,810 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $361
  2. December 2026 $385
  3. January 2027 $348
  4. February 2027 $341
  5. March 2027 Cheapest $340
  6. May 2027 $356
  7. July 2027 $427
  8. August 2027 $472

Cheapest dates in March 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

United Airlines
Depart16:20 Wed, Mar 3ORD → IST 11h 20m · 1 stop
$340one way, per person
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Lufthansa
Depart17:20 Wed, Mar 24ORD → IST 11h 20m · 1 stop
$372one way, per person
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United Airlines
Depart16:15 Tue, Mar 23ORD → IST 11h 30m · 1 stop
$376one way, per person
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Lufthansa
Depart16:20 Mon, Mar 1ORD → IST 11h 20m · 1 stop
$377one way, per person
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About flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Chicago (CHI) and Istanbul (IST) are about 8,810 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 11h 05m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $340, and March 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $340 with United Airlines, departing Wednesday, March 3, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $340 to $472.

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

March 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $340 one way.

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 11h 05m. Chicago and Istanbul are around 8,810 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with TAP Air Portugal, Icelandair, United Airlines and Lufthansa.

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