International route
Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago
Zayed International Airport (AUH) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 7,263 miles, 14h 40m nonstop.
AUH to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,263 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAEY2 airlinesUnited, Etihad Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 9h behindChicago vs Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to Chicago
Round trips from $601
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Sat, Jan 9.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Chicago
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 22 more with one stop.
- EYEtihad AirwaysNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, ANC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via MDE · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, MCO · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA · first checked bag from $75
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAAS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVB2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Miami (MIA)AA1 airline
- Phoenix (PHX)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Abu DhabiChicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- Only United and Etihad fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $601; September 2026 is the most expensive at $812 and up, a difference of $211 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Chicago is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi. A morning departure lands in Chicago with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Abu Dhabi to ChicagoAbu Dhabi to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 14h 40m gate to gate, covering 7,263 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AUH to ORD?
United Airlines and Etihad Airways operate nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago (ORD), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, MEX and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $601 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Abu Dhabi to Chicago flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Chicago?
Chicago is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi. AUH is on Asia/Dubai time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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