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Flight deals from Chicago to Riyadh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £515. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riyadh.£507 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £507, select.
Riyadh.£510 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £510, select.
Riyadh.£512 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £512, select.
Riyadh.£515 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £515, select.
Riyadh.£632 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £632, select.
Riyadh.£701 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways and ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £701, select.
Riyadh.£753 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £753, select.
Riyadh.£754 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £754, select.
Riyadh.£799 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £799, select.
Riyadh.£810 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £810, select.
Riyadh.£875 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £875, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Chicago to Riyadh: Alternative routes

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Chicago to Riyadh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£510
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Riyadh is £507. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago to Riyadh. But we found flights with one stop from £510.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Riyadh is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Riyadh Airport on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Riyadh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Riyadh is Etihad Airways .

Flying from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH): What you need to know

  • Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Chicago.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to RUH.

  • Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to RUH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • ORD is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:

  • Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to RUH flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • RFD is around 145 kms (90 miles) from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.

  • Make catching an early Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:

  • Flights that leave from RFD reach their destination on schedule 71% of the time.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

  • Stay moments from the tarmac after your flight from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a comfortable option near RUH. Or check in and get some rest at Makarem Riyadh Hotel before travelling to your final destination.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight.

Getting from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • Central Riyadh is around 32 kms (20 miles) from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is £242. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £510. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from Chicago to RUH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Affordable Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Chicago to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Visit Riyadh in December for a quieter experience.

  • Lock in a Chicago to RUH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Riyadh to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.

  • January has temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Riyadh

  • Start your Riyadh trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • Al Masmak Palace Museum and King Abdulaziz Historical Centre are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Riyadh travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The National Museum.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi Arabia is home to loads of other exciting cities to add to your itinerary, such as Al Kharj. Around 153 kms (95 miles) southeast of Riyadh, swing by popular sights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque while you're there.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Riyadh

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