$500 Cheap Etihad Airways flights Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Landing cheap one-way Etihad Airways flights from ORD to AUH from $500 on Expedia couldn’t be simpler — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Or check out our budget-friendly round-trip fares from $873 for your next break.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

August is one of the cheapest months to jet off to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways. You could also find great deals on one-way and return fares in July.

Look for Etihad Airways flights from ORD to AUH about one month before you want to go. The cheapest time to book an international flight is generally 18 to 29 days ahead of your travel date when you can save 17% versus booking four to five months in advance. Regardless of fare class and itinerary, the best day of the week to book international airfare is usually Sunday. Friday is often the most expensive. Travelers who book on a Sunday can save an average of 17% compared to those who book on a Friday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Skip the layovers and fly from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) on any of Etihad Airways’s 7 direct weekly flights. Make use of our “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters to find the Etihad Airways flight that’ll arrive at AUH at a time that suits you.

Take off from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) for Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) on a direct Etihad Airways flight, and you’ll be in the sky for around 13h 10m.

The first flight from ORD to AUH with Etihad Airways leaves at 1:10PM UTC-6. You’ll touch down at 12:20PM UTC+4. The final Etihad Airways flight of the day takes off at 1:10PM UTC-6 and arrives at 12:20PM UTC+4. With 20% fewer cancellations for early and mid-morning departures, jetting out early is generally the smartest option.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) is the primary Abu Dhabi gateway for Etihad Airways flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

For checked luggage, you can take 2 checked-in bags weighing up to 50 lb with dimensions not exceeding 62 inches. You can also travel with 1 cabin bag in the cabin when flying standard economy from ORD to AUH with Etihad Airways. This carry-on must weigh less than 26 lb and be no larger than 22 inches x 14 inches x 9 inches. Going over these restrictions can mean extra fees, so check Etihad Airways’s baggage allowance guidelines before packing.

A 4-star airline rating and the opportunity to collect points through Etihad Guest Miles are the start of the reasons to travel from ORD to AUH with Etihad Airways. Plus, by joining Expedia’s free One Key™ program, you can receive OneKeyCash™* on top of any airline loyalty program earnings. It’s yours to spend on future travel plans.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

You’ll likely be seated on an Airbus A350-1000 or a Boeing 777-300ER when flying Etihad Airways from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH). However, keep in mind that a different aircraft may be assigned depending on operational demands.

You can usually cancel or modify your flight, although there may be a charge if you booked over 24 hours ago. Need flexible options? Apply the “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter to find flights that won’t charge you extra if you need to revise your plans. To modify your itinerary, visit “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for further information.