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Cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,344

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AUH
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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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 11 April 2026.

Mon 26/1021:20
ORD
-
AUH
1 stop19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 30/1007:55
AUH
-
ORD
1 stop20h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4AED 2,611
Thu 7/514:00
ORD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/502:55
AUH
-
ORD
Nonstop14h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4AED 2,662
Sat 9/506:07
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops22h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/515:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops39h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4AED 2,677
Mon 29/621:10
ORD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/710:00
AUH
-
ORD
Nonstop14h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4AED 2,736
Sat 16/506:07
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops22h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/515:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops39h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4AED 2,751
Sun 2/821:10
ORD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 16/810:00
AUH
-
ORD
Nonstop14h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4AED 2,809
Thu 27/811:25
ORD
-
AUH
1 stop28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 12/901:30
AUH
-
ORD
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4AED 2,813
Thu 6/806:00
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops23h 05m
SAUDIA
Wed 19/815:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 41m
SAUDIA
Deal found 9/4AED 2,824
Tue 4/806:00
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops23h 05m
SAUDIA
Mon 17/815:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 41m
SAUDIA
Deal found 9/4AED 2,842
Sun 22/1120:20
ORD
-
AUH
1 stop19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 28/1102:20
AUH
-
ORD
1 stop17h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4AED 2,894
Mon 3/807:40
MDW
-
AUH
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/802:10
AUH
-
MDW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4AED 5,292
Fri 22/507:40
MDW
-
AUH
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/502:10
AUH
-
MDW
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4AED 5,465

Find 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 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,662

One-way from

AED 1,344

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 3,268
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 18/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 56m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (AED 2,193 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (AED 874 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/5

06:07-14:05

2 stops22h 58m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 22/5

15:00-21:56

2 stops39h 56m

AED 2,751

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/5

06:07-14:05

2 stops22h 58m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 29/5

15:00-15:44

2 stops33h 44m

AED 3,111

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

06:00-14:05

2 stops23h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/8

15:00-17:41

2 stops35h 41m

AED 3,467

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

13:06-22:45

2 stops24h 39m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 28/8

15:00-17:41

2 stops35h 41m

AED 3,573

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

20:10-00:25

1 stop19h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/6

01:30-09:40

1 stop17h 10m

AED 4,785

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/8

07:40-19:20

2 stops26h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 16/8

02:10-22:00

2 stops28h 50m

AED 5,292

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Fri 22/5

07:40-06:10

2 stops37h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 28/5

02:10-20:45

2 stops27h 35m

AED 5,465

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Fri 29/5

07:40-19:10

2 stops26h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/6

02:10-19:35

2 stops26h 25m

AED 5,769
Fastest return journey

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

08:08-11:00

1 stop17h 52m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 12/6

02:55-08:35

Nonstop14h 40m

AED 5,828

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

22:30-04:15

2 stops44h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/6

07:35-17:35

2 stops43h 00m

AED 5,938

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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 10 April 2026.

Booking 62 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 month to book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,057). Flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,111). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 11 April 2026.

When flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 11 April 2026.

The most flights from CHI to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

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 11 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Chicago to Abu Dhabi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.

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 1 inbound flight 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.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Departing from Chicago to Abu Dhabi will take you 19h 15m. The distance from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is about 11679 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 3,011 on this airline. Etihad Airways is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi (average of AED 2,057). Flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,111). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 3,011AverageAED 6,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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