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Cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,421

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AUH
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,412

One-way from

AED 1,421

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 4,238
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/3-12/3
  • Nonstop
  • 28h 15m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
26/1
  • 26/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Thu 6/313:10ORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/303:20AUH - ORD
Nonstop15h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/1AED 3,412
Wed 5/311:55ORD - AUH
3 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:55AUH - ORD
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 3,445
Sun 2/319:05ORD - AUH
1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 9/305:25AUH - ORD
1 stop19h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/1AED 3,449
Sun 9/211:55ORD - AUH
1 stop27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/202:15AUH - ORD
1 stop26h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1AED 3,500
Sun 4/515:35ORD - AUH
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Sat 10/514:25AUH - ORD
1 stop31h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1AED 3,750
Sun 16/218:50ORD - AUH
1 stop34h 10mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 25/216:00AUH - ORD
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 18/1AED 3,820
Sun 23/220:30ORD - AUH
2 stops43h 55mIndiGo
Tue 11/322:40AUH - ORD
2 stops29h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 20/1AED 4,124
Mon 26/514:20ORD - AUH
1 stop20h 00mSWISS
Tue 10/602:35AUH - ORD
1 stop22h 20mSWISS
Deal found 19/1AED 4,136

Find flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi within your budget

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ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/3

13:10-12:20

Nonstop13h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 12/3

03:20-09:25

Nonstop15h 05m

AED 3,412

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/3

11:55-21:00

2 stops23h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 12/3

13:55-11:10

2 stops30h 15m

AED 3,430

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/3

19:05-21:55

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/3

05:25-14:30

1 stop19h 05m

AED 3,449

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/2

11:55-01:15

1 stop27h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/2

02:15-18:35

1 stop26h 20m

AED 3,500

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

15:35-19:20

1 stop18h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 10/5

14:25-12:30

1 stop31h 05m

AED 3,750

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/2

18:50-15:00

1 stop34h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 25/2

16:00-15:15

1 stop33h 15m

AED 3,820

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/2

20:30-02:25

2 stops43h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 11/3

22:40-19:35

2 stops29h 55m

AED 4,124

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/5

14:20-19:20

1 stop20h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/6

02:35-15:55

1 stop22h 20m

AED 4,136

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/1

18:30-14:35

3 stops34h 05m

AED 1,421

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Thu 13/3

07:25-01:25

3 stops57h 00m

AED 1,484

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

The most flights from CHI to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 20 January 2025.
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

7.0
Good
410 reviews
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zayed Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Abu Dhabi airport from Chicago. It is only a 28.0 km journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 3,412 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at AED 3,449 and AED 3,500 round-trip. Etihad Airways is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi are Qatar Airways (AED 1,822), Royal Jordanian (AED 2,031), and Etihad Airways (AED 2,060).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 3,815AverageAED 6,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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