Cheap flights from Chicago to Astana from $521 MDW, ORD, RFD → NQZ
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,191 with Icelandair, 10 Dec – 8 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $521 with Lufthansa, 7 Sept 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $521, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,191, 10 Dec to 8 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $1,183 to $1,626
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $1,169 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $1,183 to $1,626.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,191
10 Dec – 8 Feb 2027 · Icelandair
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ)
Leaves 6:30 p.m. · Return leaves 4:05 a.m. · 69 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 3 stops, back 3 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,191 10 Dec – 8 Feb 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
$1,169 25 Nov – 3 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $999 to $1,216.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 25 Nov to 2 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 60-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
22 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 3 Dec | $1,169 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 8 Feb 2027 | $1,169 | Icelandair | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $1,685 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $1,898 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $1,450 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 | $1,225 | Turkish Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $1,169.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines, Icelandair.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $554 to $601.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$521
7 Sept 2027 · Lufthansa
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ)
Leaves 10:30 p.m. · 41 h 35 min trip
2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$521 7 Sept 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $505 to $1,190.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates from 6 Jan 2027 to 12 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 7 Sept 2027, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
28 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2027 | $577 | jetBlue | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 3 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Jan 2027 | $524 | Icelandair | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 3 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Mar 2027 | $1,077 | Allegiant Air | Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Sept 2027 | $661 | Lufthansa | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Sept 2027 | $546 | British Airways | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Sept 2027 | $601 | Lufthansa | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Sept 2027 | $521 | Lufthansa | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Sept 2027 | $601 | SWISS | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Sept 2027 | $590 | Air Serbia | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Sept 2027 | $590 | Austrian Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nursultan (Astana) International Airport (NQZ) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from $521.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Lufthansa, jetBlue, Icelandair, Allegiant Air, British Airways, SWISS, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Astana
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Dec – 8 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 7 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Astana?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,155 | $1,128 | +7% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $1,078 | $1,054 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $1,114 | $1,036 | +3% | 42 |
| 60–89 days | $1,210 | $999 | +12% | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $1,186 | $1,091 | +10% | 39 |
| 180+ days | $1,449 | $1,164 | +34% | 39 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $650 | $524 | +12% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $582 | $535 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 180+ days | $605 | $521 | +4% | 23 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Dec – 8 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Astana?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,191 with Icelandair, 10 Dec to 8 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $1,169 with Turkish Airlines, 25 Nov to 3 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $1,183 to $1,626.
How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Astana?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $521 with Lufthansa, 7 Sept 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $554 to $601.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Astana?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $1,169, 25 Nov to 3 Dec, found 6 days ago. September 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $521, 7 Sept 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Astana?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Astana?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Lufthansa on 7 Sept 2027, takes 41 h 35 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Astana?
Between 25 Nov and 2 Jan 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Icelandair on 1. Between 6 Jan 2027 and 12 Sept 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 10 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 1 and Icelandair on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
