Statistics on Chicago-Ottawa 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 Ottawa (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Ottawa from Chicago airport is $ 443 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 386 (in september) and $ 557 (in march), which is a saving of $ 58 or a surplus of $ 115 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $270 to $324 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ottawa before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Ottawa plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 28313 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ottawa from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 386, saving $ 58 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 443). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 557).
Flight Chicago-Ottawa: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 320 | $ 423 | good price |
| February | $ 352 | $ 496 | fair price |
| March | $ 383 | $ 557 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 330 | $ 435 | fair price |
| May | $ 314 | $ 458 | fair price |
| June | $ 296 | $ 424 | fair price |
| July | $ 318 | $ 431 | fair price |
| August | $ 327 | $ 421 | good price |
| September | $ 285 | $ 386 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 286 | $ 433 | fair price |
| November | $ 310 | $ 411 | good price |
| December | $ 328 | $ 435 | 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 Ottawa
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Ottawa range from $216 to $863. 14% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $216 to $270), 1% at the maximum price (from $810 to $863). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $270 to $324 (24% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Ottawa flight
There are 3 companies that serve Chicago from Ottawa airport: Porter Airlines, Air Canada and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 28313 flights analyzed in previous years, Porter Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (87% of the time) on the Chicago->Ottawa route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Ottawa flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 552 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Ottawa flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $17. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $21.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ottawa to Chicago departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $28. Conversely, departing from Ottawa on a sunday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Chicago-Ottawa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Ottawa | 01-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 395 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 02-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 433 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 05-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 395 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 368 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 475 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 09-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 423 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 10-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 380 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 15-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 383 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 19-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 421 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Ottawa | 25-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 403 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Ottawa to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 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-Ottawa 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 Ottawa, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 380 $, which is a saving of 63 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (132 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Ottawa 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 359 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 395) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 396 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 420), 3 to 4 months ($ 434) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 451 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 481), 2 to 3 months ($ 455) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 358 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 395), 2 to 3 months ($ 361), 4 to 5 months ($ 383) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 386 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 421), 3 to 4 months ($ 430) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 365 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 374), 3 to 4 months ($ 417) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 370 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 410) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 377 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 387) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 349 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 353), 3 to 4 months ($ 372) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 372 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 410), 2 to 3 months ($ 386), 4 to 5 months ($ 395) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 351 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 352), 3 to 4 months ($ 358) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 352 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 435) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Ottawa are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Chicago to Ottawa: 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 | $ 834 $657 to $1170 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 470 $368 to $695 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 588 $493 to $655 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 626 $626 to $626 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 581 $499 to $662 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Ottawa.