Cheap Flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Abu Dhabi vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - AUH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $7
2026-11-06
ORD - AUH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $7
2026-11-07
ORD - AUH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $7
2026-11-09
ORD - AUH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $7
2026-11-10
ORD - AUH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $7
2026-11-08
ORD - AUH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $48.6
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight facts
Distance
7,269 mi
11,699 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Abu Dhabi is 10 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Abu Dhabi
AUH · Abu Dhabi Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Dubai · Dubai is 72 mi from Abu Dhabi
Flights Lansing - Abu Dhabi · Lansing is 183 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ORD - AUH
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $38
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - AUH
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 88,000 Pts + $58
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - AUH
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 93,000 Pts + $17.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ORD - AUH
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 93,000 Pts + $17.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - AUH
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 93,000 Pts + $17.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - AUH
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 117,500 Pts + $547.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Abu Dhabi (U.A.E)
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
From 70,000 Pts or $216
Abu Dhabi (U.A.E)
The Mangroves Abu Dhabi, LXR Hotels & Resorts
From 70,000 Pts or $252
Dubai (U.A.E)
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
From 100,000 Pts or $233
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Abu Dhabi depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi.
Chicago and Abu Dhabi are about 7,269 miles (11,699 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,269-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Abu Dhabi is 10 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Intl (AUH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Abu Dhabi, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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