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Cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,498

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AUH
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or April, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 3,008

One-way from

AED 1,498

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

AED 4,554

Good round-trip deal

AED 3,703 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/8-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (AED 2,172 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (AED 752 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 13 June 2025.

Sun 14/919:20ORD - AUH
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 24/923:45AUH - ORD
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6AED 3,008
Sun 14/911:25ORD - AUH
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/901:35AUH - ORD
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6AED 3,114
Sun 14/913:55ORD - AUH
Nonstop13h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 23/902:55AUH - ORD
Nonstop14h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6AED 3,121
Mon 4/816:20ORD - AUH
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/812:40AUH - ORD
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6AED 3,595
Sun 13/714:20ORD - AUH
1 stop19h 55mSWISS
Wed 23/702:25AUH - ORD
1 stop22h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/6AED 3,944
Fri 21/1118:50ORD - AUH
1 stop22h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 29/1107:05AUH - ORD
1 stop18h 10mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 12/6AED 4,197
Wed 9/719:50ORD - AUH
2 stops40h 15mIndiGo
Mon 14/718:45AUH - ORD
2 stops47h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 12/6AED 4,271
Sun 27/706:20MDW - AUH
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/809:20AUH - MDW
1 stop22h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6AED 6,434

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Price

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/8

19:20-22:15

1 stop17h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 23/9

05:45-15:05

1 stop18h 20m

AED 3,008

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/9

11:25-00:35

1 stop28h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 23/9

01:35-09:40

1 stop17h 05m

AED 3,114

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/8

13:55-12:20

Nonstop13h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 22/9

02:55-08:45

Nonstop14h 50m

AED 3,121

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/8

16:20-00:55

2 stops23h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 20/8

12:40-12:10

2 stops32h 30m

AED 3,595

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/7

14:20-19:15

1 stop19h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 23/7

02:25-15:55

1 stop22h 30m

AED 3,944

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/11

18:50-03:10

1 stop22h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 29/11

07:05-15:15

1 stop18h 10m

AED 4,197

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/7

19:50-21:05

2 stops40h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 14/7

18:45-09:40

2 stops47h 55m

AED 4,271

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

MDW - AUH

MDWAUH

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/7

11:39-19:30

1 stop22h 51m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 16/7

16:30-16:24

2 stops32h 54m

AED 5,251

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

19:25-01:30

3 stops45h 05m

AED 1,498

ChicagoAbu Dhabi

ORD - AUH

ORDAUH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/7

13:55-12:20

Nonstop13h 25m

AED 2,064

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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 13 June 2025.

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 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 13 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 13 June 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 13 June 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
1,624 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

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
1,624 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

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
3,584 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

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
1,211 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

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
3,849 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

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.
Royal Jordanian
6.8
Okay
399 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

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 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 3,008 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at AED 3,114 and AED 3,121 round-trip. Qatar Airways is priced at 28% 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 Etihad Airways (AED 2,064), IndiGo (AED 2,148), and Royal Jordanian (AED 2,508).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is AED 3,265. On average you can expect to pay AED 4,034. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl), can usually be booked for AED 3,008.

  • 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 3,265AverageAED 5,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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