Cheap flights from Illinois to Abu Dhabi from $372

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Abu Dhabi. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $795. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Abu Dhabi from Illinois during March instead. Flights to Abu Dhabi in March, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $834.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Abu Dhabi is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,041. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Abu Dhabi is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,108.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Abu Dhabi is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Illinois to Abu Dhabi at noon for as low as $1,068. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Abu Dhabi is in the morning when prices are around $1,307.

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for the best Illinois - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Abu Dhabi from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Abu Dhabi for around $1,023 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Abu Dhabi from Illinois for as low as $733 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Illinois to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Emirates, Etihad Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi from Illinois according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Abu Dhabi. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Abu Dhabi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, 1 flights take off from Illinois and land in Abu Dhabi each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 1:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of February 2026, 7 flights take off from Illinois and land in Abu Dhabi each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.