Statistics on Chicago-Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Abu Dhabi from Chicago airport is $ 1283 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 924 (in april) and $ 1842 (in december), which is a saving of $ 360 or a surplus of $ 560 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $970 to $1024 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Abu Dhabi before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Abu Dhabi plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16189 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abu Dhabi from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 924, saving $ 360 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1283). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1842).
Flight Chicago-Abu Dhabi: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 940 | $ 1284 | fair price |
| February | $ 865 | $ 1074 | good price |
| March | $ 875 | $ 1157 | good price |
| April | $ 730 | $ 924 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 886 | $ 1146 | good price |
| June | $ 1263 | $ 1626 | high price |
| July | $ 1277 | $ 1641 | high price |
| August | $ 1169 | $ 1570 | high price |
| September | $ 791 | $ 962 | good price |
| October | $ 779 | $ 945 | good price |
| November | $ 963 | $ 1228 | good price |
| December | $ 1344 | $ 1842 the most expensive | very 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 Abu Dhabi
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi range from $539 to $1993. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1939 to $1993). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $970 to $1024 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Abu Dhabi flight
There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Abu Dhabi airport: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Qatar Airways and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 16189 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Chicago->Abu Dhabi route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Abu Dhabi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 509 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Abu Dhabi 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 $67. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $81.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Abu Dhabi 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 $98. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a saturday may cost you an additional $107.
Top prices Chicago-Abu Dhabi
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 03-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 1165 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 04-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 1450 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 05-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 1450 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 09-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1217 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 13-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 1249 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 04-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 1110 | layover flight with KLM |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 03-10 to 14-10-2024 | $ 1043 | layover flight with KLM |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 10-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 1097 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 01-11 to 14-11-2024 | $ 1148 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Abu Dhabi | 06-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 1127 | layover flight with KLM |
When to book your flight Chicago - Abu Dhabi to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Abu Dhabi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 970 $, which is a saving of 313 $ 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 (238 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Abu Dhabi 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: 926 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1158), 4 to 5 months ($ 1141), 6 to 7 months ($ 1135), 8 to 9 months ($ 1024) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1057), 2 to 3 months ($ 939), 3 to 4 months ($ 937), 5 to 6 months ($ 930) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 827 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1014), 3 to 4 months ($ 878), 4 to 5 months ($ 834), 6 to 7 months ($ 1017), 8 to 9 months ($ 1007) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 846 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 877), 5 to 6 months ($ 850) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 793 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1037), 2 to 3 months ($ 1081) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1339 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1610), 3 to 4 months ($ 1509) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1190 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1239), 4 to 5 months ($ 1230) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1069 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1347), 3 to 4 months ($ 1175), 5 to 6 months ($ 1130) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 776 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 870), 3 to 4 months ($ 914), 4 to 5 months ($ 820), 6 to 7 months ($ 837) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 741 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 855), 4 to 5 months ($ 834), 5 to 6 months ($ 801), 7 to 8 months ($ 797) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1095), 3 to 4 months ($ 1101), 4 to 5 months ($ 1100), 5 to 6 months ($ 1058), 6 to 7 months ($ 942), 8 to 9 months ($ 939) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1269 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1585), 4 to 5 months ($ 1693), 5 to 6 months ($ 1451), 8 to 9 months ($ 1303), 9 to 10 months ($ 1486) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Abu Dhabi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $59. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $160 more.
Chicago to Abu Dhabi: 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 | $ 1503 $1500 to $1506 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1543 $1165 to $2265 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1249 $1249 to $1249 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1110 $1110 to $1110 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1070 $1043 to $1097 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1138 $1127 to $1148 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august and november are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!