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Cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi from AED 2,005

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AUH
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,048

One-way from

AED 2,005

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 3,144
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/4-1/5
  • Nonstop
  • 28h 15m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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13/7
  • 13/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 1,935 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 724 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 March 2025.

Thu 10/413:55ORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/502:55AUH - ORD
Nonstop14h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/3AED 3,048
Wed 7/511:25ORD - AUH
1 stop33h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/507:15AUH - ORD
1 stop35h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3AED 3,067
Wed 7/511:25ORD - AUH
2 stops35h 35mIndiGo
Tue 13/500:25AUH - ORD
2 stops42h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 27/3AED 3,504
Mon 12/512:00ORD - AUH
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/517:20AUH - ORD
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3AED 3,544
Mon 14/419:20ORD - AUH
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 25/422:45AUH - ORD
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3AED 3,959
Sun 4/520:10ORD - AUH
1 stop30h 50mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 10/506:45AUH - ORD
1 stop33h 05mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 28/3AED 3,988
Wed 7/520:15ORD - AUH
2 stops38h 00mSWISS
Tue 13/502:25AUH - ORD
1 stop22h 30mSWISS
Deal found 27/3AED 4,132
Wed 7/509:40MDW - AUH
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/502:20AUH - MDW
3 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3AED 6,938

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ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

13:55-12:20

Nonstop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 1/5

02:55-08:45

Nonstop14h 50m

AED 3,048

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

11:25-06:15

1 stop33h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 14/5

07:15-09:40

1 stop35h 25m

AED 3,067

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

11:25-08:00

2 stops35h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 13/5

00:25-09:40

2 stops42h 15m

AED 3,504

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/5

12:00-19:15

2 stops22h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 19/5

17:20-13:20

2 stops29h 00m

AED 3,544

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

19:20-04:25

1 stop24h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/4

22:45-15:05

1 stop25h 20m

AED 3,959

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

20:10-12:00

1 stop30h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 10/5

06:45-06:50

1 stop33h 05m

AED 3,988

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

20:15-19:15

2 stops38h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 13/5

02:25-15:55

1 stop22h 30m

AED 4,132

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/5

09:40-19:15

3 stops24h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 13/5

02:20-16:54

3 stops23h 34m

AED 6,938

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/7

18:00-00:10

3 stops45h 10m

AED 2,005

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/5

19:50-02:45

2 stops45h 55m

AED 2,145

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

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 21 March 2025.

Booking 39 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 28 March 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.

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 28 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,537 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,181 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
200 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 0 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 3,048 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and IndiGo, starting at AED 3,067 and AED 3,504 round-trip. Etihad Airways is priced at 29% 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 IndiGo (AED 2,145), Etihad Airways (AED 2,398), and Gulf Air (AED 2,626).

  • 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 6,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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