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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh

Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 13
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8:20 pm - 12:45 amORD-RUH
19h 25m1 stop
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6:50 am - 6:25 pmRUH-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
$681Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
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11:50 am - 6:10 pmORD-RUH
21h 20m1 stop
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6:50 am - 10:05 amRUH-ORD
36h 15m1 stop
$691Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 19
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11:50 am - 12:25 pmORD-RUH
15h 35m1 stop
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6:50 am - 6:25 pmRUH-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
$700Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
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12:50 pm - 12:25 pmORD-RUH
15h 35m1 stop
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6:50 am - 7:25 pmRUH-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
$707Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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1:10 pm - 3:15 pmORD-RUH
17h 05m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 8:35 amRUH-ORD
23h 30m1 stop
$733Etihad Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 19
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3:45 pm - 10:25 pmORD-RUH
21h 40m1 stop
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6:25 am - 8:05 pmRUH-ORD
22h 40m2 stops
$805Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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3:45 pm - 10:25 pmORD-RUH
21h 40m1 stop
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2:00 am - 2:10 pmRUH-ORD
21h 10m2 stops
$809Lufthansa
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 6
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4:25 pm - 10:50 pmORD-RUH
21h 25m1 stop
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11:55 pm - 2:20 pmRUH-ORD
23h 25m2 stops
$846KLM
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Thu, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 13
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5:20 pm - 7:35 pmORD-RUH
17h 15m1 stop
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2:05 am - 10:00 pmRUH-ORD
28h 55m2 stops
$856Air France
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 6
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6:10 pm - 10:50 pmORD-RUH
19h 40m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 3:10 pmRUH-ORD
24h 15m3 stops
$882KLM
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Cheapest • from $681 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.7 score
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April
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $954
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ORD - RUH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$364
Typical prices: $413-$502
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ORD - RUH • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Riyadh flights

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 round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Riyadh, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Riyadh, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is 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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $892 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,380 and $1,180 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$364
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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 $364 for a one-way ticket and $681 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Riyadh are KLM and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $884 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $959 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

Reviews of the 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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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1406 reviews
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2.0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

Everything went smoothly and the staff was very kind. I’m glad I purchased the extra leg room for my long flight; it was totally worth it. We were served 2 meals for a 9 hour flight which I was not expecting and they were very tasty. I appreciated them being vegetarian. Customs line in Munich was long; I had a choice to have a 1 hr 40 min layover or 2 hr 40 min layover; I took the longer layover which I was thankful for because my flight was delayed 30 minutes and there’s a good chance I would have missed my connecting flight. This was my very first international flight and I would fly Discover again without hesitation. Thank you for taking good care of me!

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