How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Departing from Abu Dhabi to Chicago will take you 18h 20m. There are 11679 km between Abu Dhabi and Chicago. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chicago round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Abu Dhabi to Chicago is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 4,327 on this airline. Etihad Airways is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

On average you can expect to pay AED 4,630 for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is AED 4,290 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,772.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Zayed Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Abu Dhabi airport to Chicago. It is only a 28.0 km journey to Zayed Intl (AUH) from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chicago 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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AED 2,475

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AED 2,868

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago (average of AED 4,539). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 7,010). 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 AUH to CHI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago as you normally would.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Amman (AMM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Amman (AMM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,489.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 50m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Zayed Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Abu Dhabi airport to Chicago. It is only a 28.0 km journey to Zayed Intl (AUH) from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?
Departing from Abu Dhabi to Chicago will take you 18h 20m. There are 11679 km between Abu Dhabi and Chicago. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chicago round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Abu Dhabi to Chicago is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 4,327 on this airline. Etihad Airways is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?
On average you can expect to pay AED 4,630 for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is AED 4,290 while the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at AED 2,772.
Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chicago 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 Abu Dhabi to Chicago?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago (average of AED 4,539). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 7,010). 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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Amman (AMM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,489.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

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Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 50m.

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