International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zayed International Airport (AUH). 7,263 miles, 13h 50m nonstop.
ORD to AUH 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
- 13h 50mnonstop, 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
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 9h aheadAbu Dhabi vs Chicago
Chicago to Abu Dhabi
Round trips from $601
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.
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 Chicago to Abu Dhabi
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?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure 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 $770 and up, a difference of $169 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday 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.
- Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 9 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to Abu DhabiChicago to Abu Dhabi: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) takes about 13h 50m 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 ORD to AUH?
United Airlines and Etihad Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), 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 Chicago to Abu Dhabi?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), starting at $601 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Abu Dhabi 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 Chicago and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and AUH on Asia/Dubai time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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