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AED 1,260 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Abu Dhabi.
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Cheapest return fare
AED 2,505
Typical prices: AED 2,989-AED 3,404
Turkish Airlines
Thu 23/4Wed 29/4
ORD - AUH • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 2,714
Typical prices: AED 3,048-AED 3,937
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/4Sun 12/4
ORD - AUH • Direct
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Cheapest • from AED 2,505 (return)
Etihad Airways
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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2 weeks
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi (CHI-AUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 00:25
ORD
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AUH
19h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
01:30 - 09:40
AUH
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ORD
17h 10m
1 stop
AED 2,505Turkish Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 00:25
ORD
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AUH
28h 00m
1 stop
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01:30 - 09:40
AUH
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ORD
17h 10m
1 stop
AED 2,508Turkish Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 00:25
ORD
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AUH
19h 15m
1 stop
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01:30 - 09:40
AUH
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ORD
17h 10m
1 stop
AED 2,659Turkish Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 06:20
ORD
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AUH
25h 10m
1 stop
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01:30 - 09:40
AUH
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ORD
17h 10m
1 stop
AED 2,692Turkish Airlines
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 12:30
ORD
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AUH
13h 30mdirect
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02:55 - 08:35
AUH
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ORD
14h 40mdirect
AED 2,714Etihad Airways
Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 00:25
ORD
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AUH
28h 00m
1 stop
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07:25 - 09:40
AUH
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ORD
35h 15m
1 stop
AED 2,721Turkish Airlines
Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 00:25
ORD
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AUH
19h 15m
1 stop
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01:30 - 09:40
AUH
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ORD
17h 10m
1 stop
AED 2,740Turkish Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 00:25
ORD
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AUH
28h 00m
1 stop
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07:25 - 09:40
AUH
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ORD
35h 15m
1 stop
AED 2,762Turkish Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 06:20
ORD
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AUH
33h 55m
1 stop
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07:25 - 09:40
AUH
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ORD
35h 15m
1 stop
AED 2,765Turkish Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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14:15 - 19:30
MDW
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AUH
20h 15m
1 stop
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09:20 - 19:31
AUH
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MDW
19h 11m
1 stop
AED 5,949Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Abu Dhabi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi costs AED 2,480 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Abu Dhabi on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is February, where tickets cost AED 2,916 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 6,456 and AED 4,925 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at AED 4,862 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightAED 1,260
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (66% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Abu Dhabi

When to book flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Abu Dhabi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi was AED 1,260 for a one-way ticket and AED 2,505 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is the only airport in Abu Dhabi. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Abu Dhabi from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Abu Dhabi with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Abu Dhabi from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 2,480 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Direct returns

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chicago

Monday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Tuesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Wednesday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Thursday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Friday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Saturday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Sunday

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Abu Dhabi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Abu Dhabi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1424 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.6Boarding
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Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

6.0 GoodNawal, Feb 2026
CCU - AUH
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Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

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