Statistics on Chicago-Rome 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 Rome (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Rome from Chicago airport is $ 836 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 536 (in february) and $ 1221 (in june), which is a saving of $ 301 or a surplus of $ 385 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $538 to $591 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rome before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Rome plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 67825 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rome from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 536, saving $ 301 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 836). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1221).
Flight Chicago-Rome: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 505 | $ 552 | good price |
| February | $ 499 | $ 536 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 556 | $ 720 | good price |
| April | $ 597 | $ 761 | good price |
| May | $ 710 | $ 984 | high price |
| June | $ 905 | $ 1221 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 960 | $ 1190 | high price |
| August | $ 789 | $ 968 | high price |
| September | $ 653 | $ 897 | fair price |
| October | $ 612 | $ 813 | fair price |
| November | $ 545 | $ 601 | good price |
| December | $ 630 | $ 786 | good 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 Rome
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Rome range from $376 to $1451. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $377 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1397 to $1451). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $538 to $591 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Rome flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Rome airport: TAP, Finnair, Ita Airways, Iberia, United, Lufthansa, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Icelandair, SAS, Swiss, Spirit Airlines and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 67825 flights analyzed in previous years, TAP was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Chicago->Rome route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Rome flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 541 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Rome 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 $80. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $85.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rome to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $72. Conversely, departing from Rome on a saturday may cost you an additional $105.
Top prices Chicago-Rome
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Rome | 16-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 502 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Rome | 05-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 521 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Rome | 06-11 to 14-11-2024 | $ 524 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Rome | 08-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 481 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Rome | 18-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 524 | direct flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Rome | 01-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 478 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Rome | 05-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 507 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Rome | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 501 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Rome | 07-04 to 23-04-2025 | $ 515 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Rome | 09-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 515 | layover flight with TAP |
When to book your flight Chicago - Rome to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 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-Rome 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 Rome, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 769 $, which is a saving of 67 $ 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 (168 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Rome 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: 500 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 521), 9 to 10 months ($ 547), 10 to 11 months ($ 518) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 505), 2 to 3 months ($ 495), 5 to 6 months ($ 529), 6 to 7 months ($ 529), 10 to 11 months ($ 528) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 581 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 661), 4 to 5 months ($ 617), 5 to 6 months ($ 651), 6 to 7 months ($ 660), 7 to 8 months ($ 644), 8 to 9 months ($ 629), 9 to 10 months ($ 633), 10 to 11 months ($ 661), 11 to 12 months ($ 626) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 551 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 658), 5 to 6 months ($ 685), 8 to 9 months ($ 732), 9 to 10 months ($ 684) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 889), 6 to 7 months ($ 860), 7 to 8 months ($ 907), 8 to 9 months ($ 900), 9 to 10 months ($ 899), 11 to 12 months ($ 901) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 956 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1178), 7 to 8 months ($ 990), 8 to 9 months ($ 1019), 9 to 10 months ($ 1029), 10 to 11 months ($ 1170), 11 to 12 months ($ 964) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 965 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1084), 8 to 9 months ($ 1064), 9 to 10 months ($ 1151), 11 to 12 months ($ 1036) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 855 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 934), 1 to 2 months ($ 882), 7 to 8 months ($ 901), 8 to 9 months ($ 858), 11 to 12 months ($ 917) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 602 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 769), 10 to 11 months ($ 711), 11 to 12 months ($ 712) |
| October | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 640 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 785), 7 to 8 months ($ 761), 8 to 9 months ($ 752), 9 to 10 months ($ 673), 10 to 11 months ($ 659) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 538 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 593), 3 to 4 months ($ 597), 4 to 5 months ($ 589), 8 to 9 months ($ 539), 9 to 10 months ($ 540), 11 to 12 months ($ 570) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 737), 2 to 3 months ($ 752), 3 to 4 months ($ 759), 4 to 5 months ($ 761), 5 to 6 months ($ 766), 9 to 10 months ($ 766), 10 to 11 months ($ 742) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Rome are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Chicago to Rome: 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 | $ 1263 $644 to $4619 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1211 $669 to $3689 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1003 $768 to $2327 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 800 $567 to $2089 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 845 $522 to $1431 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 709 $502 to $944 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 640 $481 to $942 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 764 $531 to $1346 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 630 $478 to $961 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 606 $456 to $768 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 738 $486 to $1936 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 730 $515 to $2619 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, september, october, december and april are cheaper to travel to Rome. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!