Cheap Flights from Chicago to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Istanbul? 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 Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 20,000 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 Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
ORD - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $162.5
2026-11-12
ORD - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $162.5
2026-11-13
ORD - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $162.5
2026-11-14
ORD - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $162.5
2026-11-16
ORD - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $162.5
2026-11-09
ORD - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 20,000 Pts + $162.8
Chicago to Istanbul flight facts
Distance
5,466 mi
8,796 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+9h
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Istanbul · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights South Bend - Istanbul · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Flights Lansing - Istanbul · Lansing is 183 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - IST
Business | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $60.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $13.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 93,000 Pts + $9
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 93,000 Pts + $9
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 110,000 Pts + $1615.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
From 12,000 Pts or $198
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
From 25,000 Pts or $350
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
From 58,000 Pts or $180
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Istanbul 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 Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Istanbul.
Chicago and Istanbul are about 5,466 miles (8,796 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,466-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Istanbul: Istanbul (IST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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