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Flights from Riyadh to Chicago

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Cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Chicago

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Distance: 7,001 mi
Riyadh airports
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)How far from city centre: 6 mi
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Riyadh to Chicago flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Riyadh to Chicago (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £752, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Riyadh to Chicago takes roughly 16 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Riyadh–Chicago route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
  • Arrival airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in Chicago

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chicago, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly -7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 29ºC
  • Lows: down to -9ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Riyadh to Chicago

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Riyadh to Chicago:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chicago. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Riyadh to Chicago

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Riyadh to Chicago?
When you fly from Riyadh to Chicago the average price is £957. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Riyadh to Chicago at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Riyadh to Chicago is 752 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Chicago?
The most popular months to book a flight from Riyadh to Chicago are September, April and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Riyadh to Chicago?
The best time of the year to go to Chicago when flying from Riyadh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Chicago from Riyadh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, May and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Riyadh - Chicago.
How long does the flight take to go from Riyadh to Chicago?
The total flight time between Riyadh and Chicago is of around 17 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,001.34 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Chicago compared to Riyadh?
While in Riyadh temperatures can reach an average of 35º ºC in summer, Chicago can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -3º ºC in Chicago, compared to the 15º ºC average in Riyadh.

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