Cheap Flights from Chicago to Istanbul Starting at $307

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Chicago to Istanbul. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$307

Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air
2 transfers
1d 10h 48m
07/05/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Istanbul departs on 07/05/2025, is operated by Allegiant Air and costs $307

Cheapest round trip flight

$741

Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
3 transfers
2d 12h 27m
05/12/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Chicago to Istanbul departs on 05/12/2025, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $741

The fastest flight

10h 20m

Fastest flight from Chicago to Istanbul takes 10h 20m

Direct flights

Several times a week

There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Su, Tu, and Th

Earliest flight

11:25 AM

Latest flight

7:50 PM

Average flight duration

10h 34m

Direct flights count

16

Distance

8806km

Timezone difference

9h

The distance between Chicago and Istanbul is 8806km (5460 miles). The average flight duration is 10h 34m. There are 16 direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul. The time difference between Chicago and Istanbul is 9h . Flights from Chicago begin at 11:25 AM. The latest flight from Chicago departs at 7:50 PM.

Airfare from Chicago to Istanbul by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to Istanbul

September 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$382
June 2025
Highest price
on average:
$526
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Chicago — Istanbul route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $323

Starting at $327

Starting at $336

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Direct Flights from Chicago to Istanbul

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Chicago to Istanbul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

04/25/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK186

Starting at $819

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

04/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK6

Starting at $885

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

04/27/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK186

Starting at $873

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

04/28/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK186

Starting at $852

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

04/30/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK6

Starting at $771

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

05/01/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK6

Starting at $836

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

05/01/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK186

Starting at $841

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

05/02/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK186

Starting at $846

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

05/03/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK186

Starting at $820

Istanbul city image

ChicagoIstanbul

CHIIST

05/04/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Turkish Airlines

TK186

Starting at $755

Schedule of direct flights from Chicago to Istanbul

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Chicago to Istanbul:

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Every day

Starting at $519

Chicago airports overview

RFD
Allegiant Air
Airlines flying to this airport
$327
Starting at
$327-105%
on average
MDW
Porter Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$407
Starting at
$489-37%
on average
ORD
+6
Icelandair
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$323
Starting at
$672
on average

Istanbul airports overview

SAW
+4
Spirit Airlines
Allegiant Air
Frontier Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$323
Starting at
$437-58%
on average
IST
+7
Turkish Airlines
Icelandair
Spirit Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$336
Starting at
$689
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Istanbul?

The cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Istanbul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $307

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Chicago — Istanbul?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Chicago to Istanbul is 2 months before departure.

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

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Chicago to Istanbul can be found flying in these months: September, May, April.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?

The fastest flights from Chicago to Istanbul start from 10 hours 20 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Chicago to Istanbul?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Chicago — Istanbul: Turkish Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Chicago to Istanbul

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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