Statistics on Chicago-Sarajevo flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sarajevo (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Sarajevo from Chicago airport is $ 834 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 604 (in february) and $ 1280 (in july), which is a saving of $ 230 or a surplus of $ 446 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $591 to $645 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sarajevo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Sarajevo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 29847 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sarajevo from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 604, saving $ 230 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 834). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1280).
Flight Chicago-Sarajevo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 597 | $ 640 | good price |
| February | $ 554 | $ 604 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 562 | $ 682 | good price |
| April | $ 559 | $ 633 | good price |
| May | $ 660 | $ 811 | good price |
| June | $ 1053 | $ 1255 | high price |
| July | $ 1099 | $ 1280 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 851 | $ 997 | fair price |
| September | $ 698 | $ 800 | good price |
| October | $ 657 | $ 740 | good price |
| November | $ 612 | $ 698 | good price |
| December | $ 655 | $ 873 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Sarajevo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Sarajevo range from $430 to $1612. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1558 to $1612). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $591 to $645 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Sarajevo flight
There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Sarajevo airport: Turkish Airlines, LOT, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, United, Lufthansa, Air Canada and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 29847 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Sarajevo route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Sarajevo flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $59.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sarajevo to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $44. Conversely, departing from Sarajevo on a friday may cost you an additional $50.
Top prices Chicago-Sarajevo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 08-05 to 15-05-2024 | $ 498 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 09-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 524 | layover flight with United |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 01-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 537 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 03-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 512 | layover flight with Austrian Airlines |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 15-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 515 | layover flight with Austrian Airlines |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 04-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 537 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 05-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 512 | layover flight with Austrian Airlines |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 01-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 514 | layover flight with Austrian Airlines |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 01-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 04-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 538 | layover flight with Austrian Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Sarajevo to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Sarajevo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Sarajevo, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 862 $, which is a saving of -28 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (290 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Sarajevo flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 571 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 609), 3 to 4 months ($ 640) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 524 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 562), 2 to 3 months ($ 567) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 644), 2 to 3 months ($ 657), 3 to 4 months ($ 612), 5 to 6 months ($ 675) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 631), 1 to 2 months ($ 619), 3 to 4 months ($ 618), 4 to 5 months ($ 632) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 763), 5 to 6 months ($ 726), 6 to 7 months ($ 759) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1109 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1191), 2 to 3 months ($ 1173), 4 to 5 months ($ 1239), 5 to 6 months ($ 1170), 9 to 10 months ($ 1234) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1148 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1178), 3 to 4 months ($ 1158), 4 to 5 months ($ 1258), 5 to 6 months ($ 1194), 7 to 8 months ($ 1278) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 887 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 914), 5 to 6 months ($ 936), 6 to 7 months ($ 954), 7 to 8 months ($ 966) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 686 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 770), 6 to 7 months ($ 710), 7 to 8 months ($ 686) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 662 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 725), 2 to 3 months ($ 728), 3 to 4 months ($ 718), 4 to 5 months ($ 698) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 632 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 653), 5 to 6 months ($ 691) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 768 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 808), 5 to 6 months ($ 822), 6 to 7 months ($ 799) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Sarajevo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Chicago to Sarajevo: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 756 $633 to $907 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 897 $705 to $1175 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1168 $977 to $1910 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 850 $515 to $1414 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 761 $552 to $1255 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 632 $512 to $1111 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 576 $512 to $661 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 514 $514 to $514 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 532 $526 to $538 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, january and april are cheaper to travel to Sarajevo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!