International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Doha
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hamad International Airport (DOH). 7,120 miles, 13h 35m nonstop.
ORD to DOH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,120 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAQR3 airlinesAmerican, United, Qatar Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 8h aheadDoha vs Chicago
Chicago to Doha
Round trips from $468
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.
Cheapest month: February 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 Doha
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 20 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldNonstop · 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, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via DTW, SLC, SEA, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA · first checked bag from $75
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 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
- American, United and Qatar all fly ORD to DOH nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $468; September 2026 is the most expensive at $605 and up, a difference of $137 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday 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.
- Doha is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 8 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 DohaChicago to Doha: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Doha?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Doha (DOH) takes about 13h 35m gate to gate, covering 7,120 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to DOH?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Doha (DOH), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through YYC, MEX and CUN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Doha?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Doha (DOH), starting at $468 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Doha 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 Doha?
Doha is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and DOH on Asia/Qatar time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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