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Find cheap flights from Istanbul to Chicago from £408

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago (IST-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Chicago 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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08:25 - 15:50IST-ORD
15h 25m1 stop
20:30 - 00:25ORD-IST
19h 55m1 stop
£425British Airways
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Thu, 2 May - Sat, 11 May
20:05 - 17:20IST-ORD
29h 15m1 stop
11:50 - 00:25ORD-IST
28h 35m2 stops
£450British Airways
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Sat, 25 May - Tue, 11 Jun
17:00 - 14:20IST-ORD
29h 20m1 stop
16:25 - 16:05ORD-IST
15h 40m1 stop
£489KLM
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Thu, 30 May - Sat, 15 Jun
17:00 - 16:35IST-ORD
31h 35m2 stops
13:35 - 17:05ORD-IST
19h 30m2 stops
£503Delta
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Fri, 3 May - Sat, 26 Oct
17:00 - 14:20IST-ORD
29h 20m1 stop
16:20 - 16:05ORD-IST
15h 45m1 stop
£519Delta
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Thu, 2 May - Fri, 17 May
14:00 - 09:35IST-ORD
27h 35m2 stops
08:53 - 13:05ORD-IST
20h 12m2 stops
£523United Airlines
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Wed, 12 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul
17:00 - 14:15IST-ORD
29h 15m1 stop
16:25 - 16:05ORD-IST
15h 40m1 stop
£525KLM
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Wed, 29 May - Sat, 15 Jun
06:35 - 09:40IST-ORD
11h 05mdirect
20:30 - 15:25ORD-IST
10h 55mdirect
£572Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 12 Jun - Fri, 26 Jul
06:35 - 09:40IST-ORD
11h 05mdirect
11:25 - 05:50ORD-IST
10h 25mdirect
£585Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 10 Jun - Mon, 29 Jul
14:00 - 07:50IST-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
17:55 - 21:20ORD-IST
19h 25m2 stops
£751United Airlines
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Tue, 23 Jul - Sat, 24 Aug

Flights from Istanbul to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Istanbul to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £401 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £763 and £692 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Istanbul to Chicago were found on British Airways (£425) and KLM (£489). Air Serbia proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £408.

Which airlines fly direct between Istanbul Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is £558.

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 18m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 31 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Istanbul to Chicago take?

Direct flights from Istanbul generally make it to Chicago in 11h 05m. The flying distance between the two cities is 5,455 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 06:35 and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 09:40.

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 14:20 and lands at 17:45.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Chicago

Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£408
Best time to beat the crowds (31% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Istanbul to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 Istanbul to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £508 for a one-way ticket and £530 for a return.

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Chicago?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Chicago.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Chicago, KLM or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Chicago are KLM and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £366 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £647 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Istanbul to Chicago.

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

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

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

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Istanbul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £464 or less one-way and £970 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Istanbul to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago. 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 Istanbul to Chicago? 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1641 reviews
8.4crew
7.3entertainment
7.8boarding
7.6comfort
7.3food
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The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

2.0 MediocreDavor, Apr 2024ZAG - AMS
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The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

one of my bags was drenched with fish smelling water and all my new clothes bought at dublin and the 23kg checked in bag were all gone waste with very pungent fish smell and also having stains

The Crew have no idea about the food they're serving the passengers. The Crew MUST be instructed before each flight about the menu that will be served to the passengers, whether the food is vegetarian or non-vegetarian, whether it is Halal, Kosher or not.

Loved the check-in experience. Very friendly staff and not crowded. I did wind up with a middle-middle seat, which was quite uncomfortable. Always appreciate the very professional staff on TAL.

Paying for reserved seats and never received the seats I paid for !! Just fake and a surprise out of their " box "

Turkish airline always good Only Turkish representatives at the gave need to be more helpfull to any staff who traveling on Turkish airline . One situation happened Ist to jfk on Feb 29 TK3 had seats I asked them to transfer me to tk3 because Feb 29 tk1 was oversold and they advise me that I might not make it for tk1 I asked them to transfer me to tk3 and they say no they can’t do it I been telling them you know that I don’t have a chance for tk 1 why would you let plane go with some empty seats on tk3 if you can transfer me to tk3 and have less staff on tk1 and still told me no I waited for tk1 9 hours and only last minute I got seat on tk1 It was not easy situation but I am glad I made it home Thank you Turkish Airline One more suggestion for Turkish Airline you need to make a FIRST CLASS cabin it would be so cool 🆒 Good luck all the best See you more

First class payment but wife’s seat broken, would recline but not lay flat. On previous flight, delays and ground crew malfunctions connecting jetway made us miss flight to Houston. I asked twice for a cart to assist us getting across the massive Istanbul Airport, but was denied. We are both over 70.

My flight had two legs. When checking in at the first leg the agent offering for a deal to upgrade the leg to first class for $199. He then claimed I would be able to upgrade the second leg once I got to the next airport. I declined and when I inquired about upgrading at the second airport, the cost was $1,300. I also had an issue at the airport lounge. I am allowed one guest in the lounge. My friend came in the lounge for less than 5 minutes and left when she couldn’t get a sleeping suite. I wanted to bring in another friend. The airport staff first started acting as though they didn’t understand English and then became upset when I asked for their names so I could file a complaint. As an elite member I knew they could do more but were not. One of the agents started over talking me and walked away mid conversation dismissing my request for assistance. A man claiming to be the manager said you were asking for her name. He also never tried to assist me or see what was going on. He claimed the interactions were recorded and management would see everything. I’m not sure how that would assist me days later. I am sure it didn’t help that I was a black American woman.

Better attitude training for staff at airport, better training for flight attendants, better food, don’t put us with all the crying babies that cried nonstop for 12 plus hours.

Crew announced boarding started and they asked passengers to form a queue. Actual boarding didn’t start and queue was not moving for around 40-50 mins. Very poor management.

It was a terrible airline. The air hostess and the people in the flight, just very rude.

Crew on this flight was terrible. Especially one practicular female , she was harassing us and other families with children. Flight was good overall, if not her being rude and aggressive

Istanbul to Miami Sector the plane was nice and clean except for no WiFi during the entire flight. The flight from Karachi to Istanbul was another story .The sad part is we paid for business class to be comfortable. The foot rest didn’t work. The flight attendant had to push the seat to put to recline position and/or put it back. This was not only for me but for other passengers in business class. The tray table would not come out so had to get help from the passenger sitting next to me. I understand that they may have to use old planes but Turkish Airlines have to make sure that the things are functional especially the duration of flight is six hours and they are charging a lot of money. It seemed that i was flying a domestic sector instead of an international flight.

My return flight has been changed to JFK from EWR without any notice or reason

This was my first time flying SAS and used them for 4 flights. The crews, flight and communication was outstanding. I flew premium economy and was extremely impressed by their SAS lounges. I will 100% ise SAS again. Everyone was so pleasant!

I upgraded to economy plus and it’s so worth the price. The crew is exceptional and the food is pretty decent. I would definitely fly with them again.

I had economy plus and it’s definitely worth the price. The seats are so comfortable, so much space, great large TV screens, and you get fed often. Really decent food (although other fish was overcooked.) They do need better movie choices. The crew is the best. Super friendly and accommodating. So much better than most American run Airlines.

The flight was on time and loading was fine. I really disliked that all drinks other than coffee or tea had a cost. Deplaning was also an issue as people did not wait for those in front of them to get out before they pushed forward

I paid for wifi and it worked about a total of 5 min. Feel ripped off

Overall, this flight team did a fantastic job. They came often with the water, coffee and tea. There was no meal choice in coach, but the lasagna lunch was decent. The sandwich snack just before landing was tasty. The baggage bins were large, so no trouble holding carry on luggage.

Good friendly service and food - The seats in business class are old, too hard and not very comfortable.

Last minute cancelation, though a substitute flight was found I could not pick my meal or seat. The hotel offered didn't have working air control or shower.

My seat was not the one I paid for, the crew was very curt, and the cabin was extremely warm.

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

Not enough trash pickups throughout the flight. Everything else was great.

Overall good, the gluten free food is very hit/miss though and you must tell them you have an allergy days in advance.

All was good. The headphones they supply are of poor quality. The food is good but too much dairy.

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Cheapest flights to Chicago from Istanbul found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/10Sat
1 stopAir Serbia
24h 20mIST-ORD
£408
30/4Tue
2 stops
28h 40mIST-ORD
£409
20/6Thu
1 stopLOT
25h 40mIST-ORD
£452
20/6Thu
2 stopsLOT
29h 35mIST-ORD
£468
20/6Thu
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
£479
30/4Tue
1 stopLufthansa
14h 45mIST-ORD
£480
28/4Sun
1 stopLufthansa
21h 45mIST-ORD
£482
30/4Tue
1 stop
26h 18mIST-ORD
£487
21/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
£495
15/7Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
35h 15mIST-ORD
£569

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Last minute flights from Istanbul to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Istanbul to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/4Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 25mIST-ORD
18/5Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 25mORD-IST
£525
24/4Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 15mIST-ORD
4/5Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
28h 05mORD-IST
£551
21/4Sun
multi-stopDelta
19h 50mIST-ORD
25/8Sun
multi-stopDelta
23h 10mORD-IST
£566
21/4Sun
multi-stopDelta
16h 15mIST-ORD
28/4Sun
multi-stopDelta
15h 15mORD-IST
£568
22/4Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 25mIST-ORD
27/4Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 15mORD-IST
£605
21/4Sun
multi-stopKLM
16h 15mIST-ORD
22/6Sat
multi-stopKLM
14h 50mORD-IST
£885
21/4Sun
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
25/4Thu
directTurkish Airlines
10h 25mORD-IST
£979
21/4Sun
directTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
24/4Wed
directTurkish Airlines
10h 55mORD-IST
£991
23/4Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
14h 15mIST-ORD
23/5Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
19h 10mORD-IST
£1,294
21/4Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
14h 15mIST-ORD
23/5Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
19h 10mORD-IST
£1,366

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Istanbul - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Istanbul

Cabin classes:

£878

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