Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Bordeaux (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Bordeaux from Chicago airport is $ 859 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 674 (in february) and $ 1166 (in july), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 307 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $685 to $738 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 Bordeaux 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-Bordeaux plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 2617 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bordeaux 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 ($ 674, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 859). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1166).

Flight Chicago-Bordeaux: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 602 $ 691 good price
February$ 631 $ 674 very good price
March$ 645 $ 756 good price
April$ 713 $ 917 fair price
May$ 762 $ 891 fair price
June$ 859 $ 1067 high price
July$ 938 $ 1166 very high price
August$ 774 $ 894 fair price
September$ 653 $ 783 good price
October$ 634 $ 742 good price
November$ 654 $ 748 good price
December$ 790 $ 982 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 Bordeaux

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Bordeaux range from $474 to $1318. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1265 to $1318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Bordeaux flight

There are 16 companies that serve Chicago from Bordeaux airport: Spirit Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines, TAP, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Aer Lingus, Icelandair, Swiss, Air France, Iberia, Air Canada, Lufthansa, SAS, jetBlue and Porter Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 2617 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Chicago->Bordeaux route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Bordeaux 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 $56. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $67.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Bordeaux 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 $75. Conversely, departing from Bordeaux on a thursday may cost you an additional $72.


Top prices Chicago-Bordeaux

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Bordeaux01-12 to 15-12-2024$ 798 
Chicago → Bordeaux10-12 to 17-12-2024$ 815 
Chicago → Bordeaux01-01 to 08-01-2025$ 938 
Chicago → Bordeaux05-01 to 12-01-2025$ 812 
Chicago → Bordeaux12-01 to 27-01-2025$ 934 
Chicago → Bordeaux08-04 to 15-04-2025$ 671 
Chicago → Bordeaux21-04 to 29-04-2025$ 884 
Chicago → Bordeaux10-05 to 17-05-2025$ 978 
Chicago → Bordeaux14-09 to 26-09-2025$ 889 
Chicago → Bordeaux03-10 to 11-10-2025$ 609 


When to book your flight Chicago - Bordeaux to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 6 to 7 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-Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 803 $, which is a saving of 56 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance, you will pay the full price (217 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Bordeaux 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: 641 $)

February-
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 689 $)

April-
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 776 $)

June

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 937 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 999)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 986 $)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 846 $)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 709 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 736)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 700 $)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 707 $)

December-

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Bordeaux are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $34 more.



Chicago to Bordeaux: 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
December 2024$ 919
$720 to $1600
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January 2025$ 1065
$812 to $1816
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April 2025$ 778
$671 to $884
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May 2025$ 978
$978 to $978
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September 2025$ 889
$889 to $889
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October 2025$ 609
$609 to $609
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, april and october are cheaper to travel to Bordeaux. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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