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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Riyadh from $537

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh (ORD-RUH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Riyadh that are departing in the next months. 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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4:25 pm - 10:55 pmORD-RUH
22h 30m1 stop
11:59 pm - 2:20 pmRUH-ORD
22h 21m2 stops
$1,030KLM
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Sat, May 18 - Thu, May 23
5:44 pm - 10:55 pmORD-RUH
21h 11m2 stops
11:59 pm - 2:20 pmRUH-ORD
22h 21m2 stops
$1,034KLM
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Sat, May 18 - Thu, May 23
5:15 pm - 9:30 pmORD-RUH
20h 15m2 stops
11:59 pm - 2:20 pmRUH-ORD
22h 21m2 stops
$1,122Air France
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Sat, Jun 8 - Thu, Aug 8
4:20 pm - 10:55 pmORD-RUH
22h 35m1 stop
2:00 am - 9:41 pmRUH-ORD
27h 41m2 stops
$1,166Air France
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Tue, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 29
11:25 am - 11:15 amORD-RUH
15h 50m1 stop
12:15 pm - 9:40 amRUH-ORD
29h 25m1 stop
$1,360Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 30
6:30 pm - 7:55 pmORD-RUH
17h 25m1 stop
1:55 am - 3:00 pmRUH-ORD
21h 05m1 stop
$1,437Lufthansa
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Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 31
3:45 pm - 7:55 pmORD-RUH
20h 10m2 stops
1:55 am - 12:55 pmRUH-ORD
19h 00m1 stop
$1,443Lufthansa
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Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 31
8:30 pm - 12:10 amORD-RUH
19h 40m1 stop
12:15 pm - 9:40 amRUH-ORD
29h 25m1 stop
$1,584Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Sat, Jun 1
1:30 pm - 3:25 pmORD-RUH
17h 55m1 stop
4:30 pm - 8:50 amRUH-ORD
24h 20m1 stop
$1,967Etihad Airways
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 23
1:30 pm - 3:05 amORD-RUH
29h 35m1 stop
10:35 pm - 8:50 amRUH-ORD
18h 15m1 stop
$2,144Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 23

Flights from Chicago to Riyadh - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Riyadh, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Riyadh back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

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 Riyadh, 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 Riyadh is October, where tickets cost $977 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,678 and $1,599 respectively.

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

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 Riyadh, 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 Riyadh, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Riyadh?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, KLM offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $537. KAYAK users also found Chicago to Riyadh round-trip flights on KLM from $1,030 and on Delta from $1,049.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$537
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Riyadh flights

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Chicago to Riyadh?

    Yes, US citizens need a visa to fly to Riyadh. The visa requirement is applicable to both tourists and business travelers. US citizens can apply for a Saudi Arabian visa online through the Enjazit website. You will need to fill out an application form, provide a passport-size photograph, and pay the visa fee. The visa may take several days to several weeks to be approved.

  • What are the common layovers for flights from Chicago to Riyadh?

    Flights from Chicago to Riyadh usually involve layovers in different cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for this route include Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Doha (DOH), Muscat (MCT), London (LHR), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dammam (DMM), and Amsterdam (AMS).

  • What services does British Airways offer for passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Chicago to Riyadh?

    British Airways offers assistance with mobility on flights from Chicago to Riyadh. This includes help with boarding, moving around the airport, and special seating arrangements on the flight. It is recommended that passengers request assistance at least 48 hours before the flight's departure to ensure that there is sufficient time to arrange the required accommodations.

  • Can I bring my pet on Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Riyadh?

    Turkish Airlines allows pets to fly either in-cabin or cargo in compliance with its pet policy. For example, cats, dogs, and two species of birds are allowed inside the cabin and the cargo hold for a fee while service dogs are allowed in the cabin free of charge. The weight restriction for pets on Turkish Airlines is 17 lbs for pets traveling in the cabin. In general, pets that exceed the weight limits for cabin travel may qualify for travel as checked baggage instead, with fees charged based on the total weight of the pet and its carrier.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Riyadh was $537 for a one-way ticket and $1,030 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Riyadh.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Riyadh?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Riyadh, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Riyadh are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of $1,351 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,029 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Riyadh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh 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 Riyadh?

    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 Riyadh with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and RUH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Riyadh 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 ORD to Riyadh

  • Etihad Airways has implemented a number of sustainability initiatives, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 56% and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. They are working to develop greener aviation technologies and implement sustainable fuel policies, including for flights from Chicago (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH).
  • Passengers on Oman Air flights from Chicago (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH) are allowed two checked bags, with each weighing no more than 66 lbs. One carry-on bag is allowed with a maximum weight of 15 lbs. If you exceed the baggage allowance, you may be subject to excess baggage charges based on weight and size.
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a major hub for United Airlines and American Airlines, which both offer flights from Chicago to Riyadh. United Airlines operates flights to Riyadh from Terminal 5 while American Airlines operates flights from Terminal 3 at ORD.
  • Business Class passengers on flights from Chicago to Riyadh have access to Emirates' lounges at both O'Hare Airport (ORD) and King Khaled Airport (RUH). These lounges feature complimentary food and drinks, shower facilities, and business services.
  • Air Canada offers early boarding for families with children under age 6, allowing them to board early and settle in before general boarding. The airline provides infant and children's meals on flights from Chicago (ORD) to Riyadh (RUH), which must be ordered at least 18 hours before departure.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1776 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.2Food
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024JNB - CDG
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Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

Je n'ai pas pû incliner mon siège et une des hôtesses ne comprenait pas ce que je disais. Je devais parler fort

their gluten free lactose meal is the best, I have never been satisfied with my flight meals. I definitely enjoyed my flight and the chair is very spacious for economy. I'm so glad Delta is my flight way back to NY.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience. The new airport is fantastic, as is the new lounge, a huge upgrade from the old airport and lounge!

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

My wife and I were upgraded to Business Class on our Dublin-Abu-Dhabi flight on the 22nd of January. Being served by "Mariyan" (not too sure about her name, she's from Tunisia) was the real highlight of our flight, she deserves to be working with etihad. We are looking forward to the next upgrade as we are flying back to Dublin on February 01, 2024. If I am not mistaken we have just reached GOLD status as Etihad Guests.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

I WOULD ADVISE NOT TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ON KAYAK. THEY SHOW BETTER FARES AND AFTER I BOOKED MINE, I FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE. i HAD TO PAY $800 TO CHECK IN MY BAGS.

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

1.Aircraft Comfort: The aircraft type was quite small with non-reclining, cramped seats that significantly lacked comfort. 2.In-flight Entertainment: There was no provision of in-flight entertainment screens or Wi-Fi for the majority of the flight. 3.Boarding Process at New Abu Dhabi Airport: Despite the move to a new airport, which promised enhanced experiences, the use of buses instead of jet bridges did not meet expectations, causing inconvenience. 4.Gate Change Communication: A last-minute gate change was poorly communicated, resulting in a long and difficult walk.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

No Wi-Fi 50% of headphones handed out do not work. Otherwise pleasant.

Very nice staff. organized check in and good food. Bit cramped and tired looking plane inside

Was so surprised that for a short flight we were served a sandwich lunch

I didn’t like anything. I fly about 40 times per year and this is by far the worst airline I’ve even been on.

In business class and attendants acted like bothering them when asking for water. Which they didn’t even offer at all during the flight.

I had bad experience, this flight from Amman to Detroit was delayed for 40 hours!!!! The staff are rude & the food was not good at all.

I had bad experience, the first flight was delayed for 4 hours & the second flight was delayed for 40 hours!!!!! The staff on the flight from Amman to Detroit are rude . The food was not good at all.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Entertainment content is outdated. Food; I chose the chicken meal with rice, I would like to know the thought process of serving rice and chicken to be eaten with only a fork?! I don't eat spicy food for health reasons, I found out that the rice is very spicy after the first bite, so I didn't eat.

It was okey overall but disappointed for the price I paid

Everything could be better. The plain was in Orlando for 3 hours prior to boarding. After boarding all the passengers they found out that plane has a mechanical problem. After an hour the problem was solved, the pilot comes on and states, (We have to go back to the gate and take on more fuel!) Are you kidding me???? Who they have for pilots, Boy scouts?? I barely made my connecting flight to Vienna, but my suitcase did not. I'm still waiting for it, in Gyor, Hungary. Am I having fun yet?? Other passenger were in the same binned. I travelled all over the world both for business and pleasure with all types of airlines. By far of all the carriers I travelled with, Discover is the worst. I'm contemplating to bight the bullet and go back to the US with a different carrier. For International flights, the seats are made for little people. The person in front of me had his seat reclined the whole way, I felt like he was sitting in my lap. For closing, I would not let my dog travel with Discover, yet alone recommend it to an other person. Does it sound like I'm frustrated, Think about having to travel back to the US with them. I'm sure I'll not hear back from you, because nobody wants to hear about bad news, but with all the hype Discover puts out there about their services, nothing could be further from the truth. Joseph A. Nagy

Only problem we experienced was not anything to do with Lufthansa. When changing planes in Frankfurt we spent over an hour on passport control line. Lufthansa did a marvelous job on everything from keeping me informed via texts, to terrific cabin crew.

Bordón could be bettet if the company say before boarding the order of the different groups.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

There is no recline on flight from DFW to FRA. Middle eastern airways provide better recline option for the same class. FRA to Bangalore has better recline option. I bid 100$ for premium economy, my request was declined. But staff handled it without issues.

The Lufthansa part was wonderful. The short connection flight was not.

German crew were very kind. Food was okay but can be better, especially bread was not good, Garbage collection was very poor.

Awful Terrible staff poor communication Flight delayed for an hour with no apology or explanation and no help re missing connecting flight. Resulted in a 7 hour layover at Munich waiting for another connecting flight. Only 15 euros refreshment voucher given. Will not fly Lufthansa again

Both flights were late for what appeared to be the airline’s not having the planes ready. Arrived over 6 hours late.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

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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 Riyadh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/17Fri
1 stopKLM
22h 35mORD-RUH
$537
5/17Fri
2 stopsKLM
19h 43mORD-RUH
$542
5/13Mon
2 stops
41h 41mORD-RUH
$609
5/17Fri
3 stops
48h 50mORD-RUH
$614
5/14Tue
2 stops
27h 25mORD-RUH
$626
5/15Wed
2 stopsGulf Air
32h 55mORD-RUH
$711
5/13Mon
1 stopLufthansa
17h 25mORD-RUH
$834
5/15Wed
1 stopLufthansa
19h 55mORD-RUH
$860
5/14Tue
3 stopsEthiopian Air
28h 01mORD-RUH
$1,443
5/15Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
33h 22mORD-RUH
$1,515

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Riyadh

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 Riyadh that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 55mORD-RUH
5/29Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 00mRUH-ORD
$1,190
5/11Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
22h 55mORD-RUH
5/29Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
26h 49mRUH-ORD
$1,293
5/11Sat
multi-stopOman Air
35h 35mORD-RUH
5/17Fri
multi-stopOman Air
26h 25mRUH-ORD
$1,463
5/11Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 55mORD-RUH
5/29Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 00mRUH-ORD
$1,481
5/11Sat
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
17h 15mORD-RUH
5/17Fri
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
27h 55mRUH-ORD
$1,591
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
26h 56mORD-RUH
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
28h 12mRUH-ORD
$1,713
5/11Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
19h 40mORD-RUH
5/17Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
35h 15mRUH-ORD
$2,066
5/11Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
19h 40mORD-RUH
5/30Thu
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 25mRUH-ORD
$2,116
5/14Tue
multi-stopEtihad Airways
17h 45mORD-RUH
6/22Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
24h 20mRUH-ORD
$5,272
5/11Sat
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
22h 50mORD-RUH
5/17Fri
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
27h 55mRUH-ORD
$7,336

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