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Cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,289

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AUH
24 May — 31 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 24 April 2026.

Thu 30/406:04
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops23h 01m
SAUDIA
Fri 15/515:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 22/4AED 2,479
Wed 29/413:06
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops39h 59m
SAUDIA
Fri 15/515:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 22/4AED 2,501
Sat 9/506:07
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops22h 58m
SAUDIA
Fri 15/515:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 20/4AED 2,589
Sat 2/506:04
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops23h 01m
SAUDIA
Fri 29/515:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 49m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/4AED 2,673
Mon 4/513:06
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops39h 59m
SAUDIA
Fri 15/515:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 22/4AED 2,699
Mon 26/1012:50
ORD
-
AUH
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 29/1002:20
AUH
-
ORD
1 stop26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/4AED 2,747
Sat 2/506:04
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops23h 01m
SAUDIA
Mon 1/615:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 49m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/4AED 2,754
Tue 14/706:00
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/815:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4AED 2,842
Mon 4/513:06
ORD
-
AUH
2 stops39h 59m
SAUDIA
Fri 29/515:00
AUH
-
ORD
2 stops35h 49m
SAUDIA
Deal found 23/4AED 2,894
Tue 22/920:10
ORD
-
AUH
1 stop19h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 24/901:30
AUH
-
ORD
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/4AED 2,934
Tue 4/821:10
ORD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/910:00
AUH
-
ORD
Nonstop14h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4AED 2,945
Thu 4/607:40
MDW
-
AUH
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/602:10
AUH
-
MDW
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4AED 5,134

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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 24 April 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,589

One-way from

AED 1,289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 3,268
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 9/5-15/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 18m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 01m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

06:04-14:05

2 stops23h 01m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/6

15:00-17:49

2 stops35h 49m

AED 2,754

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

13:06-14:05

2 stops39h 59m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 29/5

15:00-17:49

2 stops35h 49m

AED 2,894

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

13:06-14:05

2 stops39h 59m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/6

15:00-17:49

2 stops35h 49m

AED 2,975

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

06:00-14:05

2 stops23h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 25/9

15:00-17:41

2 stops35h 41m

AED 3,000

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

13:06-14:05

2 stops39h 59m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 27/5

15:00-21:36

2 stops39h 36m

AED 3,790

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

06:07-14:05

2 stops22h 58m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 22/6

15:00-21:48

2 stops39h 48m

AED 4,003

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

06:05-14:05

2 stops23h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 17/6

15:00-17:49

2 stops35h 49m

AED 4,297
Fastest return journey

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/7

10:20-12:45

1 stop17h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 21/8

10:00-15:40

Nonstop14h 40m

AED 4,620

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/6

06:05-14:05

2 stops23h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 21/8

15:00-17:41

2 stops35h 41m

AED 4,686

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

07:40-19:20

2 stops26h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 10/6

02:10-18:35

2 stops25h 25m

AED 5,134

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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?

Booking 87 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 1,928). Flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,654). 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 24 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.

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 24 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
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.

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 0 inbound flights 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 23h 01m. The distance from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is about 11679 km.

  • 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 1,928). Flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,654). 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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