ORD → IST
Flights from Chicago to Istanbul
The lowest fare recently found for ORD to IST is $744 for November departures, across 8 months of cached fares.
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ORD to IST fares at a glance
November 2026 has the lowest recently found fare for flying Chicago to Istanbul: $744, out of 8 months with data.
Most months fall between $745 and $854, with a middle value of $823. The highest month, June 2027, reaches $1,002, which is 35% above the lowest.
Cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Istanbul
The three lowest months for ORD to IST are November ($744), January ($745) and February ($745).
Fares were found for 8 of the next 12 months, so this picture is partial: a month with no fare listed simply had none in the feed.
Within November, travelers found ORD to IST fares on 14 different departure days, from $744 on Nov 8 up to $1,324.
Nearby airports to compare for ORD to IST
Besides ORD, you could depart from MDW (Chicago, 16 miles from ORD).
How recent this data is
These fares were saved from the Aviasales feed on October 24, 2026, 1 day ago, and cover 8 of the next 12 months for ORD to IST.
Distance and flight time from Chicago to Istanbul
ORD to IST is about 5,459 miles (8,785 km) in a straight line, roughly 11.5 hours in the air when a nonstop exists, which makes it a long-haul trip.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do flights from Chicago to Istanbul cost?
Travelers recently found round-trip fares from $744, and most months sit between $745 and $854, though your own dates decide the real price.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Istanbul?
November has the lowest recently found fare at $744, followed by January at $745. The highest month, June, is $1,002.
Is there another airport to try for ORD to IST?
For ORD to IST, worth comparing: MDW; prices can differ between airports in the same area, so price each option for your dates.
How current are these ORD to IST fares?
The ORD to IST data was saved 1 day ago and covers 8 months; a fare may be gone by the time you look, so treat $744 as a starting point.
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Data saved 2026-10-24.