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Cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,950

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AUH
3 May — 10 May1
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 Tuesday

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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,780

One-way from

AED 1,950

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 3,177

Good round-trip deal

AED 4,220 or less
Royal Jordanian
  • Royal Jordanian
  • 23/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 1,815 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 701 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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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 April 2025.

Tue 23/920:10ORD - AUH
1 stop23h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 27/906:45AUH - ORD
1 stop33h 05mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 27/4AED 2,780
Tue 7/1019:50ORD - AUH
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 13/1001:35AUH - ORD
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/4AED 3,089
Wed 15/1013:55ORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 28/1003:10AUH - ORD
Nonstop15h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4AED 3,093
Thu 16/1019:40ORD - AUH
1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 20/1023:45AUH - ORD
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4AED 3,482
Thu 16/1010:40ORD - AUH
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1016:30AUH - ORD
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4AED 3,750
Sun 1/614:20ORD - AUH
1 stop31h 15mSWISS
Sun 8/614:20AUH - ORD
1 stop34h 35mSWISS
Deal found 27/4AED 4,003
Wed 11/609:40MDW - AUH
3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/617:40AUH - MDW
3 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4AED 5,862

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2025.
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Chicago

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Abu Dhabi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

20:10-04:10

1 stop23h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 27/9

06:45-06:50

1 stop33h 05m

AED 2,780

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

19:50-00:35

1 stop19h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 13/10

01:35-09:40

1 stop17h 05m

AED 3,089

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

13:55-12:20

Nonstop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 28/10

03:10-09:15

Nonstop15h 05m

AED 3,093

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/10

19:40-04:25

1 stop23h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 20/10

23:45-15:25

1 stop24h 40m

AED 3,482

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/10

10:40-19:30

2 stops23h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 20/10

16:30-13:20

2 stops29h 50m

AED 3,750

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/6

14:20-06:35

1 stop31h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 8/6

14:20-15:55

1 stop34h 35m

AED 4,003

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/6

09:40-21:15

3 stops26h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 18/6

17:40-16:24

3 stops31h 44m

AED 5,862

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

19:25-19:15

3 stops38h 50m

AED 1,950

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/5

22:25-18:35

2 stops35h 10m

AED 2,630

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

13:55-12:20

Nonstop13h 25m

AED 2,700

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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 25 April 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 April 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.

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 28 April 2025.

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).

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 April 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
1,587 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

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
1,587 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

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
3,561 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

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
1,203 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

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
3,785 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

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
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

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 1 inbound flight 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 Royal Jordanian. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 2,780 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at AED 3,089 and AED 3,093 round-trip. Royal Jordanian is priced at 35% 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 Gulf Air (AED 2,630), Etihad Airways (AED 2,700), and IndiGo (AED 2,927).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is AED 3,122. On average you can expect to pay AED 4,220. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), can usually be booked for AED 2,780.

  • 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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