Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is nine hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your ORD to RUH flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ORD and RUH include:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
At the moment, $555 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,326. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to RUH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ORD to RUH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Hop off your Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a handy option that's not too far from RUH, consider Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Hit the road running by picking up a Riyadh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Riyadh in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to RUH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Eager to explore King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then make your way to Al Kharj. Another worthwhile stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.