Statistics on Chicago-Mumbai 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 Mumbai (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Mumbai from Chicago airport is $ 1138 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 901 (in october) and $ 1555 (in july), which is a saving of $ 237 or a surplus of $ 418 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $810 to $864 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Mumbai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Mumbai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 55430 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mumbai from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 901, saving $ 237 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1138). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1555).
Flight Chicago-Mumbai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 953 | $ 1078 | good price |
| February | $ 834 | $ 962 | good price |
| March | $ 829 | $ 967 | good price |
| April | $ 839 | $ 936 | good price |
| May | $ 871 | $ 998 | good price |
| June | $ 1323 | $ 1457 | high price |
| July | $ 1410 | $ 1555 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1174 | $ 1361 | high price |
| September | $ 788 | $ 907 | good price |
| October | $ 785 | $ 901 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 901 | $ 1039 | good price |
| December | $ 1266 | $ 1477 | high 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 Mumbai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Mumbai range from $594 to $1780. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $594 to $648), 1% at the maximum price (from $1727 to $1780). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $971 to $1025 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Mumbai flight
There are 15 companies that serve Chicago from Mumbai airport: Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, United, Air India, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Canada, LOT, Air France, British Airways and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 55430 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Chicago->Mumbai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Mumbai 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 $53. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Mumbai to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $52. Conversely, departing from Mumbai on a saturday may cost you an additional $73.
Top prices Chicago-Mumbai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Mumbai | 01-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 753 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 15-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 753 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 22-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 753 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 10-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 753 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 03-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 10-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 03-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 739 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 05-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 09-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 743 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago → Mumbai | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Air India |
When to book your flight Chicago - Mumbai 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-Mumbai 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 Mumbai, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 958 $, which is a saving of 180 $ 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 (126 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Mumbai 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 883 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1064), 5 to 6 months ($ 1062), 6 to 7 months ($ 993), 7 to 8 months ($ 931), 8 to 9 months ($ 897), 10 to 11 months ($ 1043) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 947), 3 to 4 months ($ 908), 6 to 7 months ($ 921), 7 to 8 months ($ 859), 9 to 10 months ($ 774), 10 to 11 months ($ 715) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 901), 3 to 4 months ($ 866), 4 to 5 months ($ 867), 5 to 6 months ($ 910), 6 to 7 months ($ 844), 7 to 8 months ($ 930), 8 to 9 months ($ 826), 10 to 11 months ($ 751) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 680 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 857), 4 to 5 months ($ 867), 5 to 6 months ($ 890), 6 to 7 months ($ 841), 7 to 8 months ($ 835), 8 to 9 months ($ 838), 9 to 10 months ($ 763) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 944), 4 to 5 months ($ 906), 5 to 6 months ($ 879), 6 to 7 months ($ 923), 7 to 8 months ($ 894), 8 to 9 months ($ 882), 9 to 10 months ($ 899) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1284 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1456), 3 to 4 months ($ 1453), 4 to 5 months ($ 1417), 6 to 7 months ($ 1291), 7 to 8 months ($ 1348), 9 to 10 months ($ 1292) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1300 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1538), 3 to 4 months ($ 1520), 4 to 5 months ($ 1505), 5 to 6 months ($ 1487), 7 to 8 months ($ 1361), 8 to 9 months ($ 1379) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1310), 3 to 4 months ($ 1205), 4 to 5 months ($ 1211), 5 to 6 months ($ 1242), 6 to 7 months ($ 1261), 8 to 9 months ($ 1145), 9 to 10 months ($ 1167) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 792 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 862), 3 to 4 months ($ 830), 4 to 5 months ($ 798), 5 to 6 months ($ 797), 6 to 7 months ($ 839), 7 to 8 months ($ 871), 9 to 10 months ($ 807), 10 to 11 months ($ 817) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 776 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 821), 5 to 6 months ($ 837), 6 to 7 months ($ 805), 7 to 8 months ($ 786), 8 to 9 months ($ 874), 9 to 10 months ($ 798), 10 to 11 months ($ 820) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 866 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 954), 5 to 6 months ($ 944), 6 to 7 months ($ 943), 7 to 8 months ($ 898), 9 to 10 months ($ 909), 10 to 11 months ($ 922) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1188 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1400), 6 to 7 months ($ 1360), 7 to 8 months ($ 1225), 8 to 9 months ($ 1208), 10 to 11 months ($ 1229), 11 to 12 months ($ 1308) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Mumbai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Chicago to Mumbai: 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 | $ 1125 $955 to $1457 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1412 $1203 to $2085 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1419 $1189 to $1649 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1218 $947 to $1434 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 797 $732 to $924 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 783 $753 to $843 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 849 $748 to $1163 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1256 $787 to $1799 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 867 $773 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 801 $738 to $884 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 765 $738 to $843 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 819 $819 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Mumbai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!