How to get from Chicago to Jeddah: connecting flights, about 16h 20m total

Flights from Chicago to Jeddah

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Best fares from Chicago to Jeddah

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Cheapest one-way $637 23 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $637

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Cairo: 16h 20m
two tickets, via Cairo: $475
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 6,898 mi (11,101 km)

fastest

Via Cairo

Egypt

16h 20m

with the connection

Chicago to Cairo flight 11h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Cairo to Jeddah flight 2h 10m

two ticketsfrom $475

Via Toronto

Canada

16h 32m

with the connection

Chicago to Toronto flight 1h 47m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Jeddah: Pearson International.

Toronto to Jeddah flight 11h 45m

two ticketsfrom $1,092

Via Munich

Germany

16h 45m

with the connection

Chicago to Munich flight 8h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Munich to Jeddah flight 5h 15m

Via Milan

Italy

16h 45m

with the connection

Chicago to Milan flight 8h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Milan to Jeddah flight 5h

Via New York

16h 46m

with the connection

Chicago to New York flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Jeddah: John F. Kennedy International.

New York to Jeddah flight 11h 35m

two ticketsfrom $586

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chicago to cities closest to Jeddah

Chicago to Amman Amman: 751 mi (1,209 km) from Jeddah, flight 11h 40m from $572 Chicago to Cairo Cairo: 771 mi (1,240 km) from Jeddah, flight 11h 10m from $374 Chicago to Tel Aviv Yafo Tel Aviv Yafo: 781 mi (1,257 km) from Jeddah, flight 11h 28m Chicago to Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: 987 mi (1,588 km) from Jeddah, flight 13h 20m from $508 Chicago to Dubai Dubai: 1,051 mi (1,691 km) from Jeddah, flight 13h 35m from $471 Chicago to Athens Athens: 1,465 mi (2,358 km) from Jeddah, flight 10h 15m from $454

To Jeddah from cities closest to Chicago

Toronto to Jeddah Toronto: 436 mi (701 km) from Chicago, flight 11h 45m from $642 Washington to Jeddah Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 12h 5m from $409 New York to Jeddah New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 11h 35m from $307 Manchester to Jeddah Manchester: 3,808 mi (6,128 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 33m from $254 London to Jeddah London: 3,948 mi (6,353 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 5m from $217 Paris to Jeddah Paris: 4,133 mi (6,651 km) from Chicago, flight 5h 45m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Jeddah?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Cairo.

What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Jeddah?

Via Cairo: 11h 10m to the connection, 2h 10m after it, about 16h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Chicago to Jeddah with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Cairo from $475. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Jeddah?

Cairo (16h 20m total), Toronto (16h 32m total), Munich (16h 45m total), Milan (16h 45m total) and New York (16h 46m total).

How far is Jeddah from Chicago?

6,898 mi (11,101 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.