--- title: "Chicago to Istanbul flights from CA $497 - Expedia.ca" description: "Looking for cheap flights from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)? Search by flexible dates for one-way flights from CA $497 and roundtrip from CA $1,069." canonical: "https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ord/ist/chicago-to-istanbul" language: en-CA market: CA currency: CAD prices_as_of: 2026-11-14T22:01:13Z --- # CA $497 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) ![A modern shopping mall with multiple levels, retail stores, and a central atrium with a unique ceiling design.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974515940/f7b78699-9818-47a0-bfca-c193d870629c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) [View CA $497 flight on Wed, May 12, 2027](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:12/05/2027TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:496.08&airProductToken=AQpmCjAIzJABEgM0MzUYrhwgjBUooPWsAzCe-awDOExAAFgBagVFTFQwMHIITExJOTBUQlEKMgjMkAESBDE3NDIYjBUgyJwBKM79rAMw6f6sAzhMQABYAWoFRUxUMDByCExMSTkwVEJREgoIARABGAEqAkxIGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) Photo by IGA Istanbul Airport ## Popular airlines from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Airport (IST) [Lufthansa](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:28/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:05/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"LH"}}]) [LOT-Polish Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:28/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:05/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"LO"}}]) [Turkish Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:28/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:05/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"TK"}}]) [British Airways](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:28/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:05/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"BA"}}]) [Icelandair](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:28/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:05/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"FI"}}]) [Qatar Airways](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:28/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:05/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"QR"}}]) [Royal Jordanian](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:28/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:05/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"RJ"}}]) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ## Cheap Flights from Chicago to Istanbul (ORD-IST) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $497 for one-way flights and CA $1,069 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. All deals One way Roundtrip [Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, May 3 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Wed, May 12, priced at CA $1,069 Found 6 days ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:03/05/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:12/05/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1068.99&airProductToken=AQpsCjMIzJABEgM0MzUYrhwgjBUogJCsAzD-k6wDOExAAFgBaghFQ09MSUdIVHIITExJOTBUQlEKNQjMkAESBDE3NDIYjBUgyJwBKK6YrAMwyZmsAzhMQAFYAWoIRUNPTElHSFRyCExMSTkwVEJRCpsBCjIIzJABEgQxNzQzGMicASCMFSiN6awDMLLqrAM4TEAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghMTEk5MFRCUQoxCMGGARIDODM3GIwVIJjOASiu7awDMLHxrAM4TEABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghMTEk5MFRCUQoyCMGGARIEODkwORiYzgEgrhwokPKsAzCH86wDOExAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IITExJOTBUQlESCggBEAEYASoCQUMYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) May 3 - Wed, May 12 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select United flight, departing Mon, Mar 8 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at CA $1,073 Found 6 days ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:08/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:18/03/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1072.60&airProductToken=AQpFCiAI1YIBEgQ4ODM3GK4cIKUEKPyXpwMw5punAzhMQABYAQohCNWCARIEOTEyNhilBCDInAEosJ6nAzDun6cDOExAAVgBCkQKIQjVggESBDkxMjcYyJwBIKUEKNL%5FpwMwi4GoAzhMQABYAQofCNWCARIDOTQ1GKUEIK4cKMyBqAMwgYaoAzhMQAFYARIKCAEQARgBKgJVQRgBIgQIARABKAQwAQ) Mon, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 18 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, Mar 29 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Wed, Apr 7, priced at CA $1,078 Found 2 days ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:29/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:07/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1077.97&airProductToken=AQpsCjMIzJABEgM0MzUYrhwgjBUooIapAzCeiqkDOExAAFgBaghFQ09MSUdIVHIITExJOTBUQlEKNQjMkAESBDE3NDIYjBUgyJwBKM6OqQMw6Y-pAzhMQAFYAWoIRUNPTElHSFRyCExMSTkwVEJRCqUBCj4IwYYBEgQ5NDc2GMicASClBCi04KkDMPLhqQM4TEAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghMTEk5MFRCUXoKCMyQARIEOTQ3NgowCMGGARIDODQ1GKUEIJhdKNviqQMwseapAzhMQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCExMSTkwVEJRCjEIwYYBEgQ4NDgxGJhdIK4cKIbnqQMwpOipAzhMQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCExMSTkwVEJREgoIARABGAEqAkFDGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) Mon, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 7 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, Mar 29 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Wed, Apr 7, priced at CA $1,085 Found 2 days ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:29/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:07/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1084.67&airProductToken=AQpsCjMIzJABEgM0MzUYrhwgjBUooIapAzCeiqkDOExAAFgBaghFQ09MSUdIVHIITExJOTBUQlEKNQjMkAESBDE3NDIYjBUgyJwBKM6OqQMw6Y-pAzhMQAFYAWoIRUNPTElHSFRyCExMSTkwVEJRCqYBCj4IwYYBEgQ5NDc2GMicASClBCi04KkDMPLhqQM4TEAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghMTEk5MFRCUXoKCMyQARIEOTQ3NgoxCMGGARIDODQxGKUEIJjOASjg4qkDMN7mqQM4TEABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghMTEk5MFRCUQoxCMGGARIDNTA3GJjOASCuHCjb56kDMNPoqQM4TEABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghMTEk5MFRCURIKCAEQARgBKgJBQxgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) Mon, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 7 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select United flight, departing Tue, Mar 16 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Fri, Mar 26, priced at CA $1,086 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:16/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:26/03/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1085.90&airProductToken=AQpECh8I1YIBEgM5MDcYrhwgpQQo5fKnAzDj9qcDOExAAFgBCiEI1YIBEgQ5MDYyGKUEIMicASjD-qcDMIH8pwM4TEABWAEKRAohCNWCARIEOTEyNxjInAEgpQQo0tmoAzCL26gDOExAAFgBCh8I1YIBEgM5NDUYpQQgrhwozNuoAzCB4KgDOExAAVgBEgoIARABGAEqAlVBGAEiBAgBEAEoBDAB) Tue, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 26 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select United flight, departing Tue, Mar 16 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Tue, Mar 30, priced at CA $1,087 Found 1 day ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:16/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:30/03/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1086.90&airProductToken=AQpECh8I1YIBEgM5MDcYrhwgpQQo5fKnAzDj9qcDOExAAFgBCiEI1YIBEgQ5MDYyGKUEIMicASjD-qcDMIH8pwM4TEABWAEKRAohCMyQARIEMTI5ORjInAEgpQQolIqpAzDSi6kDOExAAFgBCh8IzJABEgM0MzIYpQQgrhwomIypAzDXkKkDOExAAVgBEgoIARABGAEqAlVBGAEiBAgBEAEoBDAB) Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 30 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, May 3 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Wed, May 12, priced at CA $1,089 Found 6 days ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:03/05/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:12/05/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1088.96&airProductToken=AQpmCjAIzJABEgM0MzUYrhwgjBUogJCsAzD-k6wDOExAAFgBagVFTFQwMHIITExJOTBUQlEKMgjMkAESBDE3NDIYjBUgyJwBKK6YrAMwyZmsAzhMQABYAWoFRUxUMDByCExMSTkwVEJRCmYKMgjMkAESBDE3NDMYyJwBIIwVKI3prAMwsuqsAzhMQABYAWoFRUxUMDByCExMSTkwVEJRCjAIzJABEgM0MzYYjBUgrhwowOysAzD%5F8KwDOExAAFgBagVFTFQwMHIITExJOTBUQlESCggBEAEYASoCTEgYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) Mon, May 3 - Wed, May 12 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Mar 29 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Wed, Apr 7, priced at CA $1,099 Found 2 days ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:29/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:07/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1098.17&airProductToken=AQqnAQoyCMGGARIEODkwNBiuHCCYzgEojoKpAzDugqkDOExAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IITExJOTBUQlEKMQjBhgESAzg0MBiYzgEgpQQos4OpAzCOh6kDOExAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IITExJOTBUQlEKPgjBhgESBDk0MzkYpQQgyJwBKJ-IqQMw3YmpAzhMQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCExMSTkwVEJRegoIzJABEgQ5NDM5CmwKNQjMkAESBDEyOTkYyJwBIKUEKJTkqQMw0uWpAzhMQABYAWoIRUNPTElHSFRyCExMSTkwVEJRCjMIzJABEgM0MzIYpQQgrhwomOapAzDX6qkDOExAAVgBaghFQ09MSUdIVHIITExJOTBUQlESCggBEAEYASoCQUMYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Mon, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 7 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Mar 8 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Fri, Mar 12, priced at CA $1,102 Found 2 days ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:08/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:12/03/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1101.80&airProductToken=AQqoAQo-CMKCARIENTEyORiuHCDBkwEov5enAzDVmKcDOE9AAFgBagVOT0JBR3IIT0xYOUM5QlZ6CgjBggESBDUxMjkKMgjCggESAzIwMhjBkwEg64kBKPaZpwMwi52nAzhPQAFYAWoFTk9CQUdyCE9MWDlDOUJWCjIIwoIBEgM2NzgY64kBIMicASjbnacDMMufpwM4T0ABWAFqBU5PQkFHcghPTFg5QzlCVgpnCjIIwoIBEgM2ODEYyJwBIOuJASiFvacDMI6%5FpwM4T0AAWAFqBU5PQkFHcghPTFg5QzlCVgoxCMKCARIDMjk1GOuJASCuHCjUv6cDMOHDpwM4T0ABWAFqBU5PQkFHcghPTFg5QzlCVhIKCAEQARgBKgJCQRgBIgQIARABKAIoAzAN) Mon, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 12 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip [Select KLM flight, departing Mon, Mar 29 from Chicago to Istanbul, returning Wed, Apr 7, priced at CA $1,176 Found 2 days ago](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:29/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:07/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1175.60&airProductToken=AQpuCjQIy5gBEgM2MTIYrhwggJMBKP6DqQMwz4epAzhWQABYAWoIU1RBTkRBUkRyCFZMQjk2TE1BCjYIy5gBEgQxOTU5GICTASDInAEo2ImpAzCgi6kDOExAAVgBaghTVEFOREFSRHIIVkxCOTZMTUEKbgo2CMuYARIEMTk1OBjInAEggJMBKKrgqQMw%5FOGpAzhMQABYAWoIU1RBTkRBUkRyCFZMQjk2TE1BCjQIy5gBEgM2MTEYgJMBIK4cKPbjqQMw9OepAzhWQAFYAWoIU1RBTkRBUkRyCFZMQjk2TE1BEgoIARABGAEqAktMGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwDQ) Mon, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 7 · ORD · IST · Roundtrip ## Alternative airports near Istanbul Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [Select flight to Istanbul Airport IST. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 41 minutes. Flights from CA $1,496](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:IST,departure:28/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ORD,departure:02/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) 41 min ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) ### April is typically the cheapest month to fly From CA $997 - CA $1,485 per traveller. View flights in April Insights are based on prices from searches for economy trips of 10 days or less on our sites in the last 12 months. Insights are informative only and current prices may differ. ## Book with confidence ### Chicago to Istanbul Flights #### The easy way to book your flights from Chicago to Istanbul With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Istanbul from Chicago whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 7 airlines that cover this route. There are Turkish Airlines nonstop flights to Istanbul, too. Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Chicago to Istanbul today, tomorrow, or this week. #### Save dollars with cheap flights from O'Hare Intl., ORD to Istanbul, IST Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Chicago to Istanbul—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Istanbul from Chicago currently is just CA $1,069 rising to CA $1,176\. Here are more money-saving tips: - Fly in May when flight prices are normally at their lowest - Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Istanbul - Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more - Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times - One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! #### Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Istanbul from Chicago Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Istanbul with Expedia today. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does a flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST) cost? You can find one-way and return flights from ORD to IST with Expedia. Flight prices vary based on the month and day of the week you want to travel, as well as the airline and how far in advance you book your ticket. Filter your search on Expedia by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest fares first, and use the Price Tracking tool to receive alerts when ORD to IST ticket fares go up or down. ### What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST), November is typically your best bet. You can expect average return fares around CA$1507 during this month. November often sees lower prices because it's outside the peak summer travel season and before the winter holidays, leading to reduced demand. Other budget-friendly months to consider for this route include January and October. ### Which airlines fly direct from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? Only one airline offers direct flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST). Turkish Airlines operates 14 direct flights from ORD to IST every week. ### How do I find cheap flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? To find a cheap flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST), be flexible with your dates. Traveling outside of peak vacation months and booking a mid-week flight can help you save. Early morning and late night flights are often more affordable, too. Expedia allows you to compare flight times, airlines and routes all in one place to find low fares. You can also set up [Price Tracking](https://www.expedia.ca/why/price-tracking) and receive alerts when fares go up or down. ### What is the best airline to fly with from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? The best airline to fly with from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST) will differ from traveler to traveler. If you like to fly early, Turkish Airlines offers early morning flights. If price is the most important factor, Turkish Airlines typically offers the lowest fares. United offers the most daily flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST), which is great if flexibility is what you value most. The best carrier for this journey could also be the one you have a loyalty membership with, as flying with that airline or another airline within the same alliance could help you collect points or enjoy lounge access. ### What is the best time to fly from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? The cheapest months to fly from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST) are typically November and January, with average return flights around CA$1507\. These months often fall outside peak travel seasons, which can mean fewer crowds and more availability for flights and accommodation. ### How many flights per day from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? You'll find around 2 nonstop flights per day from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) to Istanbul (IST). For even more choices, look at flights that include layovers, as there are approximately 101 connecting flights per day. Some common connection points include Pearson International (YYZ), Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL), and Frankfurt International (FRA). ### What is the earliest flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? The earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) typically departs around 5:10 AM. This service is operated by American Airlines and British Airways, but it's a seasonal service active only in May. An early departure like this can help you make the most of your time at your destination. To compare early flights on Expedia, select the "Early Morning" and "Morning" filters in your search. ### What day of the week has the most flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? You'll generally find the most flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) on a Saturday, with around 75 flights available. This gives you a good selection of options for your travel plans. Major airlines on this route include United, American Airlines, and Lufthansa. Saturdays offer notably more flight options compared to other days of the week, so if flexibility is key, this could be a great day to fly. ### What are the most popular departure times for flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? The most popular departure times for flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST) are in the afternoon, from 3pm to 6pm. Many major carriers, including Lufthansa, United and British Airways, offer flights during this window. Many travellers prefer this time as it allows for a full day of activities before heading to the airport, and often results in an early morning arrival at your destination. ### How long does it take to fly from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? A non-stop flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST) typically takes around 10 hours 48 minutes. This route covers a distance of approximately 8787 kilometres. If you opt for a flight with one stop, your journey will usually take longer, averaging around 17 hours. Flights with two or more stops generally take about 19 hours 30 minutes. Keep in mind that actual flight times can vary due to factors like wind patterns and air traffic, so it's always a good idea to allow for some flexibility when planning your trip. ### Can you fly business or first class from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? Yes, you can fly business class or first class between ORD and IST. Airlines that offer business class service on this route include: \* Lufthansa \* Air France \* KLM \* Turkish Airlines \* Alaska Airlines \* British Airways \* Air Serbia \* LOT-Polish Airlines \* Qatar Airways \* Etihad Airways \* Swiss International Air Lines \* TAP Portugal \* Air Canada \* Aer Lingus \* Emirates \* SAS \* Icelandair \* Delta \* Royal Jordanian \* Finnair \* United \* Ethiopian Airlines \* American Airlines First class cabins are available on Lufthansa and Emirates. ### How do I earn miles on a Chicago, IL (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) flight with Expedia? It's easy to earn miles on a Chicago, IL (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) flight when you book with Expedia. Before you confirm your booking, simply select your frequent flyer program and enter your program number. As a member of [One Key™](https://www.expedia.ca/welcome-one-key), you can also earn OneKeyCash™\* on top of your airline miles when you book with Expedia. \*Excludes taxes and fees. OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia and other participating brands. ### What airports do you fly into for Istanbul (IST) from Chicago, IL (ORD)? If you're planning to travel to Istanbul from O'Hare Intl. (ORD), you can fly directly into Istanbul Airport (IST). Some flights may connect through major hubs like Pearson Intl. (YYZ), Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. (YUL), or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) before reaching Istanbul. Compare routes and airports on Expedia to find the best flight options for your travel plans. ### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) at the last minute? Typically, booking a last minute flight from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) will be more expensive than booking in advance. As the departure date approaches, there are usually fewer seats available which can drive up the cost. However, if there's some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare. ### Is it cheaper to book a Chicago, IL (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) flight and hotel package? Securing a Chicago, IL (ORD) to Istanbul (IST) [flight and hotel package](https://www.expedia.ca/istanbul.d178267.destination-travel-guides) is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Select from our extensive range of stays and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars. ### Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST)? If you booked your Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Istanbul (IST) flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in [your itinerary](https://www.expedia.ca/trips) or confirmation email. Or, head to our [Customer Service portal](https://www.expedia.ca/helpcenter/) if you'd like more information. ## Travel information | Origin airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Destination airport | Istanbul Airport | | Distance | 8,786 km away | | Airlines serving | Lufthansa, LOT-Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Icelandair, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, JetBlue Airways, United, Emirates, American Airlines, KLM, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, Air France, Delta, Egyptair, SAS, Air Serbia | | Popular airline | Lufthansa | | Roundtrip price | CA $1,069 | | Average flight time | 10 hours 37 mins | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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