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Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airwaysfound Oct 16
11/05/26
1:15 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
34h 45mAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/07/26
11:00 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/12/26
9:25 pm
KHIJinnah International Airport
21h 10mAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/13/26
7:35 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$879
Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airwaysfound Oct 16
11/05/26
1:15 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
34h 45mAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/07/26
11:00 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/12/26
11:55 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
30h 40mAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/13/26
7:35 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$879
Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlinesfound Oct 13
11/10/26
11:45 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
29h 55mISTIstanbul Airport
11/12/26
4:40 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/17/26
5:50 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
23h 30mISTIstanbul Airport
11/17/26
6:20 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$956
Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airwaysfound Oct 16
11/05/26
1:15 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
34h 45mAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/07/26
11:00 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/12/26
6:25 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
36h 10mAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/13/26
7:35 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$879
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Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlinesfound Oct 13
11/10/26
11:45 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
29h 55mISTIstanbul Airport
11/12/26
4:40 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/17/26
5:50 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
39h 10mISTIstanbul Airport
11/18/26
10:00 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$956
Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airwaysfound Oct 16
11/05/26
1:15 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
34h 45mAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/07/26
11:00 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/12/26
5:10 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
37h 25mAUHAbu Dhabi International Airport
11/13/26
7:35 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$879
EmiratesEmiratesfound Oct 6
11/03/26
7:45 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
18h 25mDXBDubai International Airport
11/05/26
1:10 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/10/26
3:30 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
22h 40mDXBDubai International Airport
11/10/26
3:10 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$1,036
Qatar AirwaysQatar Airwaysfound Oct 6
11/03/26
6:50 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
19h 45mDOHHamad International Airport
11/05/26
1:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/10/26
4:20 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
21h 10mDOHHamad International Airport
11/10/26
2:30 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$1,045
American AirlinesAmerican Airlinesfound Oct 6
11/03/26
10:35 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
28h 0mIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportDOHHamad International Airport
11/05/26
1:35 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/10/26
4:20 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
21h 10mDOHHamad International Airport
11/10/26
2:30 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$1,048
Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlinesfound Oct 16
11/05/26
9:15 pm
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
20h 25mISTIstanbul Airport
11/07/26
4:40 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
11/12/26
6:10 am
KHIJinnah International Airport
38h 50mISTIstanbul Airport
11/13/26
10:00 am
ORDChicago O Hare Airport
$956

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Chicago, US (CHI) - Karachi, PK (KHI)

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Nov 1

6:44 am
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7:05 pm
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Nov 1

9:15 pm
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4:35 am
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Nov 5

1:15 pm
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When is the best time of day to fly?

Morning (5am - 12pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Karachi. At $1,081 it is 20% cheaper than the average time. Late night (9pm - 12am) is the most expensive time, 62% above average.

$1,081Morning$1,126Midday$1,138Afternoon$1,227Evening$2,194Late Night
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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of dayAverage fare
Morning$1,081
Midday$1,126
Afternoon$1,138
Evening$1,227
Late Night$2,194

What do round-trip flights from Chicago to Karachi cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

19%$750to $1,00065%$1,000to $1,2505%$1,250to $1,5005%$1,500to $1,7501%$1,750to $2,0001%$2,000to $2,2503%$2,250and up
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What do round-trip flights from Chicago to Karachi cost?
Price rangeShare of fares
$750 to $1,00019%
$1,000 to $1,25065%
$1,250 to $1,5005%
$1,500 to $1,7505%
$1,750 to $2,0001%
$2,000 to $2,2501%
$2,250 and up3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from Chicago to Karachi.

What is the typical flight duration from Chicago to Karachi?

There is no scheduled nonstop service between Chicago and Karachi, so the route requires a connection. The distance is about 7,560 miles.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Are there any direct flights from Chicago to Karachi?

There are no non-stop flights from Chicago to Karachi. The shortest connecting routing is on Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi, taking 17 hours 50 minutes total (13 hours 30 minutes in the air plus a 2-hour layover). Qatar Airways via Doha is the next quickest at 20 hours 25 minutes, followed by Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the ground transportation options in Karachi?

Taxis are the most-used and fastest way from Jinnah International Airport into central Karachi, with a journey of roughly 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and fares around PKR 300–700; negotiate the fare before getting in since meters are rarely used. Ride-share services like Uber also operate from the airport. Public buses (routes UTS 12 and UTS 13) are the budget option at about PKR 50 but take around 45–50 minutes and can be very crowded. Car rentals are available (Avis and Europcar have desks), though a driver is strongly recommended given local road conditions. There is no rail link from the airport to the city center.
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Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Chicago to Karachi?

Yes, overnight red-eye itineraries are available from Chicago to Karachi, most commonly on Qatar Airways connecting through Doha. The red-eye leg departs Chicago O'Hare at 19:20 and arrives in Doha at 16:50, followed by a roughly 4h20m layover before the onward Qatar Airways segment to Karachi. No nonstop red-eyes operate on this route.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Which airlines usually operate this route from Chicago to Karachi?

There is no nonstop service between Chicago and Karachi. The most common one-stop routings are via Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways, via Doha on Qatar Airways, via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, and via Dubai on Emirates (the latter sometimes with a flydubai connection). Etihad offers the shortest trip at about 17h 50m, with 8 flights a week via Abu Dhabi, while Qatar Airways operates 9 weekly flights via Doha taking around 20h 25m. Turkish Airlines connects via Istanbul with 2 weekly flights, and Emirates offers 2 weekly options via Dubai.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Which airport should I use in Karachi?

Karachi has one commercial airport, Jinnah International. It lies about 15 km east of the city centre and serves all domestic and international flights.

How do I get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from the city center?

From downtown Chicago, the fastest and most popular way to reach O'Hare International Airport is the CTA Blue Line 'L' train, which runs 24/7 and takes about 45 minutes for a low fare. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are also readily available, offering door-to-door convenience with a typical trip of 30 to 40 minutes at a moderate cost. For drivers, O'Hare has designated livery parking and is accessible via the Kennedy Expressway, though parking fees apply. Metra's North Central Service and Pace suburban buses provide additional public transit options, mainly for weekday commuters or those connecting from the suburbs.
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Karachi airport?

There is no directly connected or on-site hotel at Karachi Jinnah International Airport, but nearby hotels include the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Karachi Airport Hotel, located about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away, and the Airport Hotel, situated just steps from the terminal. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service.
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at Karachi Jinnah International Airport?

Karachi Jinnah International Airport offers banks, bureaux de change, and ATMs in the terminal, along with left-luggage storage, free trolleys, porter services, and a lost-and-found desk. There are prayer rooms at various locations in the terminal and a mosque outside near the car parks. Restaurants, shopping options, duty-free shops, gift shops, and a train booking office are available, and free Wi-Fi is provided in the lounges. A public call office in Hall 1 offers fax facilities, with telephone and fax services also in the departure lounge. First aid facilities are present, and the two satellite buildings provide shopping facilities, mobile recharging points, and snack counters.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Chicago and Karachi airports?

At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, wheelchair assistance is coordinated by each airline, and passengers can also request support at Airport Information Desks, use Companion Plus Restrooms, sensory-friendly resources, and TSA Cares for security screening accommodations. At Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, wheelchairs and wheelchair assistance are available on request in both arrivals and departures, with ramps and accessible toilets in the terminal buildings. Travelers should arrange mobility assistance directly with their airline before the flight, as airlines coordinate these services at both airports.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from Chicago to Karachi?

There is no nonstop service between Chicago and Karachi. Among connecting options, Etihad leads with Boeing 787-9 on the long leg, followed by Qatar Airways with Airbus A350-1000 and Airbus A350 family aircraft, Emirates with Boeing 777-300ER, and Turkish Airlines with Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777-300ER.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

Which airline alliances serve flights from Chicago to Karachi?

There is no nonstop service from Chicago to Karachi; the route is served by one-stop connections. Among the airlines currently scheduled, Qatar Airways (oneworld) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) are the alliance members, while Etihad Airways and Emirates — both major operating carriers — belong to no alliance, and Emirates' Dubai connection sometimes uses flydubai, which is also unaffiliated. Other alliances may serve this route via connections, but no other member carriers are currently scheduled.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Chicago?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport offers several strong lounge options for departures. The United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 1 is reserved for United international first- and business-class passengers, with amenities like a complimentary full-service restaurant, private relaxation areas, and shower suites. United Club lounges are available at multiple gates across Terminals 1 and 2 for members and eligible premium travelers, and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge in Terminal 3 provides dedicated service desks and views for Flagship First or Concierge Key passengers. In Terminal 5, the LOT Business Lounge offers floor-to-ceiling views, 165 seats, showers, and workspaces for LOT Business Class and eligible Star Alliance status holders, while the Air France Lounge and Delta Sky Club serve their respective premium and elite passengers.
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Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?

Same-day changes and standby eligibility depend on the operating carrier and fare class; flexible and premium tickets generally allow them, while Basic Economy does not.