Cheap flights from Chicago to Riyadh
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Riyadh and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $805 | Qatar Airways1 stop17 hrThu, Sep 10 — Wed, Sep 23 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Riyadh is currently $805 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $376 | Qatar Airways1 stop38 hrSun, Aug 23 | The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Riyadh is currently $376 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $1,421 | Aegean, ITA2 stops27 hrSat, Jun 27 — Mon, Jun 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Riyadh is currently $1,421 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $3,228 | ITA1 stop23 hrSun, Aug 9 — Sat, Aug 22 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Riyadh is currently $3,228 |
| Fastest flight | 14 hr 40 min | The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Riyadh takes 14 hr 40 min |
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| Nonstop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Chicago to Riyadh per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Riyadh is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| February Cheapest | Typical prices: $690–840 |
|---|---|
| June Most expensive | Typical prices: $1,100–1,500 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to Riyadh
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Riyadh in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Etihadfrom $964Typical price: $850–1,80028 weekly connecting flightsORD - RUHEvery day
- Turkish Airlinesfrom $828Typical price: $840–2,25028 weekly connecting flightsORD - RUHEvery day
- Royal Jordanianfrom $997Typical price: $1,000–2,40028 weekly connecting flightsORD - RUHEvery day
- Qatar Airwaysfrom $941Typical price: $1,300–2,30021 weekly connecting flightsORD - RUHEvery day
- Emiratesfrom $1,241Typical price: $1,250–2,50014 weekly connecting flightsORD - RUHEvery day
- EgyptAirfrom $1,301Typical price: $1,950–3,9509 weekly connecting flightsORD - RUHEvery Wed, Fri, Sun
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States27 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 25 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Popular airports near Riyadh
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Riyadh center and popularity with travelers.
- King Khalid International Airport (RUH)RiyadhSaudi Arabia29 min17 mi
- King Fahd International Airport (DMM)DammamSaudi Arabia4 hr229 mi
- Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)Al Qassim ProvinceSaudi Arabia3 hr 42 min211 mi
- Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)Al HofufSaudi Arabia3 hr 28 min180 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Riyadh
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Riyadh are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $690 to $840.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $805. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $376.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Etihad flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $964, flying from Aug 20 to Sep 2.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $828, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 9.
- The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $997, flying from Sep 3 to Sep 18.
- The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $941, flying from Sep 3 to Sep 16.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $1,241, flying from Aug 23 to Sep 7.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $1,301, flying from Jul 17 to Aug 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Riyadh starts at $805 from Thu, Sep 10 to Wed, Sep 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $376 and departs on Sun, Aug 23.
14 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Riyadh.
Nov–Mar is a popular time to visit, when temperatures are mild and there's occasional rain. Al Janadriyah (dates vary, Feb/Mar) is a national festival celebrating traditional culture and heritage, whose program includes camel racing and arts events such as operetta and Al Ardah folkloric dance. Temperatures become extremely hot and rain is rare May–Sep.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Riyadh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Riyadh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Riyadh.
In terms of flights, Etihad is the most popular. Etihad offers 28 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Riyadh are:
In terms of flights, Etihad is the most popular. Etihad offers 28 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Riyadh are:
- Turkish Airlines offers 28 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
- Royal Jordanian offers 28 connecting flights per week. Royal Jordanian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
- Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
- Emirates offers 14 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
- EgyptAir offers 9 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $805. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $376.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Etihad flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $964, flying from Aug 20 to Sep 2.
- The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $828, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 9.
- The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $997, flying from Sep 3 to Sep 18.
- The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $941, flying from Sep 3 to Sep 16.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $1,241, flying from Aug 23 to Sep 7.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Chicago to Riyadh is $1,301, flying from Jul 17 to Aug 1.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Riyadh.
- There are 28 Etihad connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 Royal Jordanian connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 EgyptAir connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Riyadh at price $1,421 is offered by Aegean, ITA from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Riyadh.
- There are 28 Etihad connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 Royal Jordanian connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 9 EgyptAir connecting flights from Chicago to Riyadh per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Riyadh.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Riyadh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Riyadh start at $3,228 from Sun, Aug 9 to Sat, Aug 22 with ITA.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Riyadh start at $805 from Thu, Sep 10 to Wed, Sep 23.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Riyadh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Riyadh starts at $1,421 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29 with Aegean, ITA.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Riyadh at price $1,421 is offered by Aegean, ITA from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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