Statistics on Chicago-Leipzig 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 Leipzig (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Leipzig from Chicago airport is $ 1268 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 991 (in september) and $ 1751 (in june), which is a saving of $ 278 or a surplus of $ 484 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $860 to $913 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Leipzig before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Leipzig plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10589 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Leipzig from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 991, saving $ 278 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1268). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1751).
Flight Chicago-Leipzig: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 939 | $ 1111 | good price |
| February | $ 869 | $ 1013 | good price |
| March | $ 907 | $ 1096 | good price |
| April | $ 869 | $ 1161 | good price |
| May | $ 1089 | $ 1467 | fair price |
| June | $ 1262 | $ 1751 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1217 | $ 1469 | fair price |
| August | $ 1156 | $ 1435 | fair price |
| September | $ 884 | $ 991 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 881 | $ 1062 | good price |
| November | $ 940 | $ 1248 | fair price |
| December | $ 1087 | $ 1402 | 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 Leipzig
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Leipzig range from $752 to $2041. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $752 to $806), 1% at the maximum price (from $1987 to $2041). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $860 to $913 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Leipzig flight
There are 5 companies that serve Chicago from Leipzig airport: Turkish Airlines, TAP, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 10589 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (73% of the time) on the Chicago->Leipzig route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Leipzig flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $91. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $152.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Leipzig to Chicago departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $92. Conversely, departing from Leipzig on a saturday may cost you an additional $122.
Top prices Chicago-Leipzig
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Leipzig | 13-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 1134 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
| Chicago → Leipzig | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 915 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Leipzig | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 912 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Berlin | 05-09 to 09-09-2024 | $ 500 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Berlin | 17-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 458 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Berlin | 03-10 to 09-10-2024 | $ 535 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Leipzig | 09-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 1062 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Berlin | 19-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 449 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Berlin | 21-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 503 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Leipzig | 10-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 785 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Chicago - Leipzig to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Leipzig 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 Leipzig, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1141 $, which is a saving of 127 $ 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 (230 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Leipzig 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: 1035 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 893 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 952) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 968 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1053), 2 to 3 months ($ 991) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 973 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1075) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1272 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1396), 2 to 3 months ($ 1450), 3 to 4 months ($ 1401), 4 to 5 months ($ 1389) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1353 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1498), 4 to 5 months ($ 1363), 6 to 7 months ($ 1568) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1214 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1265), 4 to 5 months ($ 1469), 5 to 6 months ($ 1350) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1076 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1234), 4 to 5 months ($ 1086), 5 to 6 months ($ 1189) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 866 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 989), 2 to 3 months ($ 962), 3 to 4 months ($ 905), 5 to 6 months ($ 945), 8 to 9 months ($ 945), 9 to 10 months ($ 974) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 876 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1006), 2 to 3 months ($ 934), 3 to 4 months ($ 920), 6 to 7 months ($ 933), 7 to 8 months ($ 1011) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 989 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1218), 2 to 3 months ($ 1035) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1193 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1380), 2 to 3 months ($ 1381) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Leipzig are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Chicago to Leipzig: 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 | $ 1134 $1134 to $1134 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 914 $912 to $915 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1062 $1062 to $1062 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 785 $785 to $785 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june and december are cheaper to travel to Leipzig. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!