Statistics on Chicago-Hamburg 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 Hamburg (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Hamburg from Chicago airport is $ 747 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 546 (in february) and $ 1035 (in july), which is a saving of $ 201 or a surplus of $ 289 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $594 to $648 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Hamburg before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Hamburg plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 9556 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Hamburg from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 546, saving $ 201 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 747). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1035).
Flight Chicago-Hamburg: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 513 | $ 596 | good price |
| February | $ 509 | $ 546 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 553 | $ 683 | good price |
| April | $ 570 | $ 657 | good price |
| May | $ 618 | $ 730 | fair price |
| June | $ 851 | $ 1013 | high price |
| July | $ 860 | $ 1035 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 745 | $ 862 | fair price |
| September | $ 629 | $ 710 | good price |
| October | $ 590 | $ 651 | good price |
| November | $ 588 | $ 653 | good price |
| December | $ 607 | $ 820 | 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 Hamburg
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Hamburg range from $432 to $1349. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 2% at the maximum price (from $1295 to $1349). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $594 to $648 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Hamburg flight
There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Hamburg airport: SAS, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Aer Lingus, United, TAP, LOT, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, British Airways, Air Canada and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 9556 flights analyzed in previous years, SAS was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Chicago->Hamburg route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Hamburg flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $43. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $56.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Hamburg 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 $60. Conversely, departing from Hamburg on a friday may cost you an additional $51.
Top prices Chicago-Hamburg
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Hamburg | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 664 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 20-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 621 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 08-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 619 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 11-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 621 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 22-09 to 28-09-2024 | $ 620 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 23-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 620 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 24-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 598 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 01-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 592 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 14-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 616 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Hamburg | 14-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 615 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Chicago - Hamburg to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Hamburg flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Hamburg, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 731 $, which is a saving of 16 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (101 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Hamburg 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: 560 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 514 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 519) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 555 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 600), 5 to 6 months ($ 652) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 616) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 663 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 702) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 988), 3 to 4 months ($ 992) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 849 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1031), 2 to 3 months ($ 976), 4 to 5 months ($ 979) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 780 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 791), 5 to 6 months ($ 814), 6 to 7 months ($ 844) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 625 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 671), 2 to 3 months ($ 663), 5 to 6 months ($ 686) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 593 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 610), 6 to 7 months ($ 621) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 619 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 652) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 773 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 819), 3 to 4 months ($ 780) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Hamburg are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $6 more.
Chicago to Hamburg: 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 | $ 1463 $765 to $2099 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1066 $663 to $1431 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 976 $778 to $1377 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 777 $595 to $1001 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 615 $598 to $621 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 632 $592 to $687 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 615 $615 to $615 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 851 $851 to $851 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Hamburg. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!