This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHI
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Flights to Chicago in 2026
Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Cheapest
Best
Direct
Last-minute
One-way
Cheapest flights to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 October 2026.
Sat 14/1106:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 16/1118:50 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 15/10AED 2,681
Tue 24/1122:45 -
1 stop26h 20m
Sat 28/1118:50 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 16/10AED 2,754
Fri 13/1113:45 -
1 stop35h 20m
Sun 15/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 18/10AED 2,765
Tue 17/1101:50 -
2 stops26h 56m
Wed 25/1116:30 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 18/10AED 2,905
Tue 3/1101:50 -
1 stop20h 50m
Mon 16/1116:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 16/10AED 2,916
Wed 4/1101:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 22/1116:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 18/10AED 2,923
Sat 21/1101:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 6/1213:55 -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 19/10AED 2,927
Wed 9/1201:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 31/1221:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 18/10AED 2,945
Thu 5/1108:35 -
1 stop36h 25m
Mon 9/1120:15 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 16/10AED 2,956
Fri 6/1108:25 -
2 stops20h 40m
Sun 10/118:17 -
2 stops19h 58m
Deal found 15/10AED 2,960
Tue 1/1201:50 -
2 stops28h 02m
Wed 9/1215:47 -
2 stops21h 38m
Deal found 18/10AED 2,963
Best flights to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 October 2026.
Wed 4/1101:50 -
2 stops27h 01m
Sun 22/1110:39 -
2 stops25h 46m
Deal found 18/10AED 3,022
Thu 5/1108:35 -
1 stop20h 45m
Tue 10/1120:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 17/10AED 3,041
Thu 5/1101:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 10/118:05 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 15/10AED 3,092
Sat 31/1001:50 -
2 stops43h 57m
Thu 12/1118:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 19/10AED 3,022
Tue 3/1108:35 -
1 stop36h 25m
Sat 7/1121:15 -
1 stop30h 15m
Deal found 18/10AED 3,041
Mon 8/201:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sat 13/221:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 16/10AED 3,213
Mon 2/1101:50 -
2 stops27h 04m
Sun 8/1110:32 -
2 stops25h 53m
Deal found 15/10AED 3,220
Wed 6/101:50 -
2 stops27h 10m
Sun 10/109:07 -
2 stops27h 18m
Deal found 15/10AED 3,220
Fri 30/1001:50 -
2 stops25h 39m
Wed 4/1114:05 -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 15/10AED 3,220
Sun 1/1109:20 -
2 stops62h 39m
Thu 5/1110:39 -
2 stops25h 46m
Deal found 16/10AED 3,323
Direct flights to Chicago
Explore direct flight options to Chicago based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 19 October 2026.
Fri 19/309:45 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Fri 26/320:45 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Deal found 19/10AED 5,424
Tue 9/209:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Sat 13/219:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 18/10AED 5,541
Sat 31/1009:45 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Wed 4/1119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 15/10AED 5,659
Fri 6/1109:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Sun 10/119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 15/10AED 5,725
Sat 14/1109:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Mon 16/1119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 15/10AED 5,817
Wed 20/109:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Thu 28/119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 15/10AED 5,853
Thu 5/1109:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Mon 9/1119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 16/10AED 5,875
Wed 20/109:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Fri 29/119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 15/10AED 5,956
Wed 2/1209:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Wed 9/1219:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 18/10AED 6,217
Wed 4/1109:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Mon 16/1119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 16/10AED 6,228
Tue 19/109:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Wed 27/119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 15/10AED 6,246
Mon 21/1209:45 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Tue 5/119:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 18/10AED 6,268
Last-minute flights to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals to Chicago. Data last updated 19 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 3/1101:50 -
1 stop20h 50m
Mon 16/1116:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 16/10AED 2,916
Wed 4/1101:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 22/1116:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 18/10AED 2,923
Thu 5/1108:35 -
1 stop36h 25m
Mon 9/1120:15 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 16/10AED 2,956
Fri 6/1108:25 -
2 stops20h 40m
Sun 10/118:17 -
2 stops19h 58m
Deal found 15/10AED 2,960
Fri 13/1113:45 -
1 stop35h 20m
Sun 15/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 18/10AED 2,765
Sat 14/1106:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Mon 16/1118:50 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 15/10AED 2,681
Tue 17/1101:50 -
2 stops26h 56m
Wed 25/1116:30 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 18/10AED 2,905
Sat 21/1101:50 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 6/1213:55 -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 19/10AED 2,927
Tue 24/1122:45 -
1 stop26h 20m
Sat 28/1118:50 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 16/10AED 2,754
Mon 30/1108:25 -
2 stops20h 40m
Mon 7/1215:47 -
2 stops20h 38m
Deal found 16/10AED 2,971
One-way flights to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 October 2026.
Thu 12/1113:45 -
1 stop35h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/10AED 1,733
Fri 13/1113:45 -
1 stop35h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/10AED 1,785
Wed 28/1022:30 -
2 stops27h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 18/10AED 1,832
Fri 23/1022:30 -
2 stops27h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 18/10AED 1,858
Sun 15/1108:35 -
1 stop35h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 19/10AED 1,876
Mon 23/1106:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 18/10AED 1,913
Tue 24/1122:45 -
1 stop26h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 18/10AED 1,954
Mon 26/1016:00 -
2 stops34h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 18/10AED 1,957
Wed 2/1208:35 -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 19/10AED 1,965
Fri 13/1116:00 -
2 stops35h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/10AED 1,987
Find flight deals to Chicago
Find the latest flights to Chicago in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 searches and data was last updated on 19 October 2026.
Locate flights to Chicago that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 searches and data was last updated on 19 October 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Chicago that are best for you.
Fly from
Route
Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Fri 23/10
20:30-21:43
2 stops34h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,935
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Wed 2/12
20:30-17:19
2 stops30h 49m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,957
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Sun 15/11
21:00-21:42
2 stops34h 42m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,086
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Tue 27/10
21:00-21:43
2 stops33h 43m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,196
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Thu 12/11
17:30-17:20
2 stops33h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,247
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Sun 25/10
17:30-16:49
2 stops32h 19m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,266
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Tue 24/11
23:00-16:56
2 stops27h 56m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,266
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Sun 22/11
14:15-22:37
2 stops42h 22m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,266
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Sun 1/11
14:15-22:30
2 stops42h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,266
DubaiChicago
DXB Dubai Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
DXBORD
Dubai Intl
Wed 13/1
03:25-17:20
3 stops23h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-10:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 2,420
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 15/10
Showing 1-10 of 21 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
Best time to book a flight to Chicago
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago with our price prediction graph.
DXB-CHI
DXB-ORD
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight to Chicago
DXB-CHI
DXB-ORD
How long is the flight to Chicago?
On average, a flight from Dubai to Chicago takes 15 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Chicago from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Weekly flight availability to Chicago
The most flights from Dubai to Chicago 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).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chicago?
The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Chicago are Emirates and United Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?
The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Chicago are United Airlines and Emirates.
Rainfall in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.
Temperature in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 19 October 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
FAQs about flying to Chicago
Can I find cheaper flights to Chicago if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chicago on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chicago.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago?
Chicago Midway is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago Midway typically cost AED 618, while return flights cost around AED 2,422.
Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0.0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Chicago?
Cheapflights makes it easy to find Chicago flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Chicago?
Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals to Chicago for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.
Can Cheapflights find flights to Chicago with no change fees?
Certainly. Search results for flights to Chicago shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Chicago become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Chicago flights so you can book your flight when prices are ideal. Enable price alerts by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book With Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
We value your privacy
Cheapflights and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.