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$300 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul (ORD-IST)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Chicago to Istanbul currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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7:25 pm - 8:05 pmORD-SAW
16h 40m2 stops
12:35 pm - 6:15 pmSAW-ORD
37h 40m2 stops
Fri, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 26
7:25 pm - 8:05 pmORD-SAW
16h 40m2 stops
12:35 pm - 6:15 pmSAW-ORD
37h 40m2 stops
Sun, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 27
6:20 pm - 5:05 pmORD-IST
14h 45m1 stop
7:25 am - 3:10 pmIST-ORD
16h 45m1 stop
$772Delta
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Tue, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 12
10:35 pm - 10:45 pmORD-IST
15h 10m1 stop
6:35 am - 8:05 pmIST-ORD
22h 30m1 stop
$775Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 12
12:00 pm - 5:05 pmORD-IST
21h 05m2 stops
7:25 am - 3:10 pmIST-ORD
16h 45m1 stop
$777Delta
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Mon, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 14
6:04 pm - 10:45 pmORD-IST
19h 41m2 stops
6:35 am - 1:25 pmIST-ORD
15h 50m1 stop
$781United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 12
11:35 pm - 10:45 pmORD-IST
15h 10m1 stop
6:55 pm - 8:05 pmIST-ORD
34h 10m1 stop
$791Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 4
10:55 pm - 1:55 pmORD-IST
31h 00m1 stop
8:00 am - 8:00 pmIST-ORD
21h 00m1 stop
$798LOT
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Sat, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 14
9:40 pm - 11:40 pmORD-IST
18h 00m1 stop
10:20 pm - 8:00 pmIST-ORD
30h 40m2 stops
$812LOT
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Thu, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 12
10:00 am - 6:05 pmORD-IST
24h 05m2 stops
6:35 am - 6:21 pmIST-ORD
20h 46m2 stops
$843United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 15
6:09 am - 8:05 pmORD-IST
29h 56m2 stops
Tue, Oct 8
6:09 am - 8:25 pmORD-SAW
30h 16m2 stops
Tue, Oct 8
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$511Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Aug 4
8:30 pm - 3:25 pmORD-IST
10h 55mnonstop
$531Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31
1:30 pm - 6:20 amORD-IST
32h 50m1 stop
$539Etihad Airways
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Fri, Aug 30
1:30 pm - 6:20 amORD-IST
32h 50m1 stop
$579Etihad Airways
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Sun, Oct 6
4:59 pm - 1:05 pmORD-IST
36h 06m2 stops
$600Air Canada
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Sun, Oct 6
7:40 pm - 5:55 amORD-SAW
26h 15m1 stop
$601Qatar Airways
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Mon, Aug 12
8:35 pm - 8:25 pmORD-IST
39h 50m2 stops
$602Air Canada
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Sat, Nov 2
7:40 pm - 6:35 pmORD-IST
38h 55m1 stop
$603Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 3
2:15 am - 8:15 pmORD-IST
34h 00m2 stops
2:55 am - 6:50 amIST-ORD
35h 55m2 stops
Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 14
3:35 pm - 8:05 pmORD-SAW
20h 30m2 stops
9:40 am - 12:10 pmSAW-ORD
34h 30m2 stops
Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 10
7:45 pm - 11:40 pmORD-IST
19h 55m1 stop
7:10 am - 5:55 pmIST-ORD
18h 45m1 stop
$1,019Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 9
7:45 pm - 11:40 pmORD-IST
19h 55m1 stop
7:10 am - 5:55 pmIST-ORD
18h 45m1 stop
$1,102Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 9
5:10 pm - 4:45 pmORD-IST
15h 35m1 stop
9:30 pm - 3:10 pmIST-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
$1,385LOT
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sun, Aug 25
5:10 pm - 8:40 pmORD-IST
43h 30m2 stops
9:30 pm - 3:10 pmIST-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
$1,414LOT
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sun, Aug 25
4:45 pm - 3:10 pmORD-SAW
14h 25m1 stop
4:10 pm - 10:45 amSAW-ORD
26h 35m1 stop
$1,653British Airways
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jul 10
1:15 pm - 3:10 pmORD-SAW
17h 55m2 stops
4:10 pm - 12:45 pmSAW-ORD
28h 35m1 stop
$1,657British Airways
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jul 10
7:25 pm - 6:30 pmORD-IST
15h 05m2 stops
7:50 am - 6:15 pmIST-ORD
18h 25m2 stops
$1,724Icelandair
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Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 17
7:25 pm - 6:30 pmORD-IST
15h 05m2 stops
10:40 am - 6:15 pmIST-ORD
15h 35m2 stops
$1,790Icelandair
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 9
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$900Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$907Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 10
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$911Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 16
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$913Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 17
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$918Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Mon, Oct 7
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$919Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 2
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$953Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 17
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$957Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 19
12:55 pm - 7:10 amORD-IST
10h 15mnonstop
7:35 am - 10:10 amIST-ORD
11h 35mnonstop
$961Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 12
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
2:20 pm - 5:45 pmIST-ORD
11h 25mnonstop
$967Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 1

Flights from Chicago to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul cost $439 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $635.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul is March, where tickets cost $938 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,464 and $1,449 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Turkish Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $511. KAYAK users also found Chicago to Istanbul round-trip flights on Delta from $772 and on Lufthansa from $775.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $626.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul per day?

Each day, there are 5 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Istanbul, with an average flight time of 10h 41m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 5.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Istanbul?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Istanbul take?

Flying to Istanbul from Chicago requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 10h 15m.

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Cheapest flight

$300
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Istanbul flights

  • Does Istanbul Airport (IST) have an airport hotel?

    IST has one hotel and sleeping pods if you want to sleep at the airport. YOTEL Istanbul Hotel is the main airport hotel, and it exists as two establishments, one airside and the other landside. The landside hotel has 277 sleep cabins and offers day rooms and overnight stays. The establishment is opposite Terminal Door 7. The airside establishment has 174 sleep cabins and also offers day rooms. IGA Sleepod in the International Terminal offers sleep pods that can be rented by the hour.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Chicago to Istanbul?

    On average, around 2,459 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Chicago to Istanbul. However, you can fly more sustainably with KLM, British Airways, and American Airlines. These airlines offer eco-friendlier flights emitting 45%, 38%, and 34% less carbon per passenger on this route.

  • Does Istanbul Airport offer accessible services?

    IST is an accessible airport. Passengers with limited mobility will receive wheelchair assistance at the airport if they book this service with their airline. The airport has also provided ramps and elevators for barrier-free access to the airport complex. Passengers will also have access to reserved parking spots, accessible washrooms, accessible transport options, and call points; courtesy phones are provided in the terminal to request assistance. Guide dogs are allowed for low-vision passengers, and they also get braille signs and braille-coded elevator buttons. Hard-of-hearing passengers have video phones, visual paging services, and courtesy phones to request assistance at IST.

  • What are the transport options from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to downtown?

    SAW is well-served by the public bus, and you can get a bus to all Istanbul hubs from the airport bus stop. Shuttles are the second option, and SAW has the white-colored Havataş shuttles available between 3:00 am and 1:00 am. You can take these shuttles in front of the Arrivals exit. Taxis are also a reliable option, and they are available in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered. If you need a rental car, head to the Arrivals level at the rental car stations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Istanbul was $300 for a one-way ticket and $691 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Istanbul?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Istanbul?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul from Chicago?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Istanbul

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has four terminals and nine concourses. The airport has an automated train that runs every 5min connecting all four terminals.
  • You can bring your pet to ORD. The airport has provided six pet relief areas, four outdoors and two indoors. The outdoor spaces are on the lower levels of Terminals 1, 2, and 5, and in the multi-modal facility. The two indoor spaces are in Terminal 3.
  • You can access banking services from Türkiye İş Bank and Yapı Kredi Bank at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). The two banks run full-service branches at SAW, offering both currency exchange and banking services. They are both in the Arrivals Hall.
  • There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Istanbul. However, if you're taking a one-stop flight on this route, the most common layover cities are London, Munich, and Frankfurt.
  • If you're traveling with your kids through Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), you will have access to the security family lane for a quicker transition. This service is provided for free. The airport restaurants also offer kiddie menus and high chairs for the kids.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Thursday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Friday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Saturday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Sunday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Thursday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Friday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Saturday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

Sunday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +4 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +5 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/8Tue
2 stops
29h 56mORD-IST
$300
10/8Tue
2 stops
30h 16mORD-SAW
$308
8/4Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
10h 25mORD-IST
$511
7/31Wed
nonstopTurkish Airlines
10h 55mORD-IST
$531
8/30Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
32h 50mORD-IST
$539
10/6Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
32h 50mORD-IST
$579
10/6Sun
2 stopsAir Canada
36h 06mORD-IST
$600
8/12Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 15mORD-SAW
$601
11/2Sat
2 stopsAir Canada
39h 50mORD-IST
$602
9/3Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
38h 55mORD-IST
$603

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/7Fri
multi-stop
34h 00mORD-IST
6/14Fri
multi-stop
35h 55mIST-ORD
$980
6/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 30mORD-SAW
6/10Mon
multi-stop
34h 30mSAW-ORD
$981
6/4Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
19h 55mORD-IST
6/9Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
18h 45mIST-ORD
$1,019
6/4Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
19h 55mORD-IST
6/9Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
18h 45mIST-ORD
$1,102
6/3Mon
multi-stopLOT
15h 35mORD-IST
8/25Sun
multi-stopLOT
25h 40mIST-ORD
$1,385
6/3Mon
multi-stopLOT
43h 30mORD-IST
8/25Sun
multi-stopLOT
25h 40mIST-ORD
$1,414
6/5Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 25mORD-SAW
7/10Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 35mSAW-ORD
$1,653
6/5Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 55mORD-SAW
7/10Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 35mSAW-ORD
$1,657
6/5Wed
multi-stopIcelandair
15h 05mORD-IST
6/17Mon
multi-stopIcelandair
18h 25mIST-ORD
$1,724
6/5Wed
multi-stopIcelandair
15h 05mORD-IST
6/9Sun
multi-stopIcelandair
15h 35mIST-ORD
$1,790

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Chicago - Istanbul Flights

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