Chicago to Abu Dhabi MDW, ORD → AUH
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The cheapest return found recently is $776 with Turkish Airlines, 29 Dec – 20 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
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The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $736 to $1,950.
Cheapest return found recently
$776
29 Dec – 20 Jan 2027 · Turkish Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 8:15 p.m. · Return leaves 2:35 a.m. · 45 h of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$776 29 Dec – 20 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$695 11 Nov – 20 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $695 to $1,042.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 11 Nov to 29 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 22-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov – 20 Nov | $695 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $3,123 | Frontier Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 20 Jan 2027 | $776 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $695.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Abu Dhabi
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 29 Dec – 20 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Abu Dhabi?
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Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $747 | $695 | +1% | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $742 | $742 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $742 | $742 | +0% | 14 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Chicago → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$888
$112 more than flying to Abu Dhabi
29 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 · ORD → DXB · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Chicago → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$434
5 Jan 2027 · ORD → DXB · 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Chicago → Sharjah
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$601
4 Jul 2027 · ORD → SHJ · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 29 Dec – 20 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work