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Cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,296

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AUH
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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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 21 December 2024.

Round-trip from

AED 3,882

One-way from

AED 1,296

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 6,541
Lufthansa
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  • 19/1-30/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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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 21 December 2024.

Thu 26/1218:50ORD - AUH
1 stop22h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 31/1216:00AUH - ORD
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 20/12AED 5,825
Tue 24/1209:50ORD - AUH
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/102:40AUH - ORD
2 stops40h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12AED 6,089
Mon 23/1213:10ORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 28/1203:20AUH - ORD
Nonstop15h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12AED 7,051
Fri 27/1208:20MDW - AUH
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/110:30AUH - MDW
1 stop36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12AED 8,832
Sun 22/1215:55ORD - AUH
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Fri 27/1202:35AUH - ORD
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 20/12AED 10,320
Fri 20/1211:55ORD - AUH
1 stop27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/102:15AUH - ORD
1 stop17h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/12AED 12,175
Mon 23/1216:28ORD - AUH
2 stops18h 27mQatar Airways
Thu 26/1205:25AUH - ORD
2 stops24h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/12AED 12,358
Fri 20/1216:10ORD - AUH
2 stops41h 15mBrussels Airlines
Thu 9/102:25AUH - ORD
2 stops45h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 20/12AED 16,045
Sun 22/1220:25ORD - AUH
2 stops25h 20mTAP Portugal
Fri 3/102:20AUH - ORD
2 stops39h 24mTAP Portugal
Deal found 20/12AED 16,475
Sat 21/1215:53ORD - AUH
2 stops30h 27mBritish Airways
Sat 28/1210:10AUH - ORD
2 stops36h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/12AED 19,733
Mon 23/1213:34ORD - AUH
2 stops32h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 30/1210:10AUH - ORD
2 stops34h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12AED 32,789

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ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/1

15:55-06:35

2 stops28h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 30/1

02:35-18:25

1 stop25h 50m

AED 3,882

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

11:55-20:30

3 stops22h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/2

02:10-18:35

2 stops26h 25m

AED 3,893

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/2

18:50-21:20

1 stop16h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 22/2

07:05-15:15

1 stop18h 10m

AED 3,941

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/1

19:05-21:55

1 stop16h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 12/2

22:30-16:45

2 stops28h 15m

AED 3,955

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/2

06:15-02:25

3 stops58h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/2

22:40-07:07

3 stops42h 27m

AED 3,981

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/1

13:10-12:20

Nonstop13h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 8/2

03:20-08:25

Nonstop15h 05m

AED 4,088

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/5

14:20-19:20

1 stop20h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 26/5

14:50-12:10

1 stop30h 20m

AED 4,099

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/1

11:55-01:15

1 stop27h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 25/1

02:15-18:35

1 stop26h 20m

AED 4,157

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

20:30-02:25

2 stops43h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/2

22:40-10:10

2 stops45h 30m

AED 4,403

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/1

05:50-16:50

3 stops49h 00m

AED 1,296

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

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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 13 December 2024.

Booking 49 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 21 December 2024.

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 21 December 2024.

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 21 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi, see what other customers have to say about Royal Jordanian and Etihad Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,604 reviews
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Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.6
Good
1,604 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,604 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
3,787 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,604 reviews
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Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,208 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,604 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,899 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,604 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

TAP Portugal
7.1
Good
1,882 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,604 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 2 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have 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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 3,882 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways, starting at AED 3,941 and AED 3,955 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 10% 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 Royal Jordanian (AED 2,068), Etihad Airways (AED 2,082), and IndiGo (AED 2,182).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is AED 2,935. On average you can expect to pay AED 5,670. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), can usually be booked for AED 2,703.

  • 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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