Statistics on Chicago-Marseille 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 Marseille (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Marseille from Chicago airport is $ 854 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 676 (in february) and $ 1226 (in july), which is a saving of $ 178 or a surplus of $ 373 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Marseille before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Marseille plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4017 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Marseille from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 676, saving $ 178 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 854). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1226).
Flight Chicago-Marseille: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 630 | $ 703 | good price |
| February | $ 610 | $ 676 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 655 | $ 781 | good price |
| April | $ 644 | $ 709 | good price |
| May | $ 733 | $ 839 | good price |
| June | $ 993 | $ 1126 | high price |
| July | $ 1075 | $ 1226 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 807 | $ 909 | fair price |
| September | $ 704 | $ 830 | good price |
| October | $ 644 | $ 737 | good price |
| November | $ 636 | $ 718 | good price |
| December | $ 711 | $ 990 | 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 Marseille
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Marseille range from $432 to $1403. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 2% at the maximum price (from $1349 to $1403). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $702 to $756 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Marseille flight
There are 16 companies that serve Chicago from Marseille airport: United, TAP, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Finnair, SAS, Iberia, Icelandair, Air Canada, Swiss, Porter Airlines, Air France and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 4017 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Chicago->Marseille route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Marseille 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 $38. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $45.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Marseille 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 Marseille on a saturday may cost you an additional $45.
Top prices Chicago-Marseille
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Marseille | 01-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 802 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Marseille | 10-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 870 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Marseille | 12-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 838 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Marseille | 19-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 897 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Marseille | 02-07 to 09-07-2024 | $ 819 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Marseille | 02-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 733 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Marseille | 02-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 709 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Marseille | 11-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 699 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Marseille | 02-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 707 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Marseille | 05-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 707 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Chicago - Marseille to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 3 to 4 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-Marseille 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 Marseille, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 841 $, which is a saving of 13 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (140 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Marseille 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: 680 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 749 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 763) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 709) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 784 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 827) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1084 $) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1122 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1183) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 856 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 884) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 769 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 683 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 863 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Marseille are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $29 more.
Chicago to Marseille: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 962 $802 to $1347 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 917 $819 to $1004 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 733 $733 to $733 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 705 $699 to $709 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 708 $707 to $709 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Marseille. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!