Statistics on Chicago-Vienna 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 Vienna (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Vienna from Chicago airport is $ 1072 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 779 (in february) and $ 1560 (in june), which is a saving of $ 294 or a surplus of $ 488 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $594 to $648 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 Vienna 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-Vienna plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vienna 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 779, saving $ 294 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1072). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1560).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 662 $ 836 good price
February$ 629 $ 779 very good price
March$ 688 $ 906 good price
April$ 694 $ 917 good price
May$ 848 $ 1167 fair price
June$ 1246 $ 1560 very high price
July$ 1148 $ 1459 high price
August$ 969 $ 1237 fair price
September$ 806 $ 1063 fair price
October$ 780 $ 961 good price
November$ 687 $ 884 good price
December$ 792 $ 1091 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 Vienna

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Vienna range from $486 to $1943. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $486 to $540), 1% at the maximum price (from $1889 to $1943). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $702 to $756 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Vienna flight

There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Vienna airport: Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, SAS, LOT, Aer Lingus, Spirit Airlines, TAP, Icelandair, Frontier Airlines, British Airways and Air Canada.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Austrian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (45% of the time) on the Chicago->Vienna route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Vienna flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 567 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Vienna 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 $129. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $130.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Vienna 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 $106. Conversely, departing from Vienna on a saturday may cost you an additional $111.

Top prices Chicago-Vienna

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Vienna07-05 to 16-05-2025$ 639 
Chicago → Vienna08-05 to 17-05-2025$ 705 
Chicago → Vienna12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 633 
Chicago → Vienna13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 582 
Chicago → Vienna14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 629 
Chicago → Vienna17-09 to 30-09-2025$ 651 
Chicago → Vienna01-10 to 08-10-2025$ 622 
Chicago → Vienna02-10 to 09-10-2025$ 623 
Chicago → Vienna08-10 to 21-10-2025$ 619 
Chicago → Vienna05-03 to 13-03-2026$ 634 

When to book your flight Chicago - Vienna 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 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-Vienna flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Vienna, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1018 $, which is a saving of 54 $ 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 (198 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Vienna 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 687 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 809), 2 to 3 months ($ 768), 3 to 4 months ($ 771), 4 to 5 months ($ 754), 5 to 6 months ($ 747), 6 to 7 months ($ 731), 7 to 8 months ($ 744), 10 to 11 months ($ 724)
February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 633 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 750), 2 to 3 months ($ 702), 3 to 4 months ($ 683), 4 to 5 months ($ 720), 5 to 6 months ($ 707), 6 to 7 months ($ 732), 7 to 8 months ($ 759), 8 to 9 months ($ 661)
March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 785 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 864), 4 to 5 months ($ 830), 5 to 6 months ($ 848), 6 to 7 months ($ 788), 8 to 9 months ($ 816), 9 to 10 months ($ 883), 10 to 11 months ($ 869)
April

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 844 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 892), 4 to 5 months ($ 867), 5 to 6 months ($ 896), 6 to 7 months ($ 891), 8 to 9 months ($ 860)
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 955 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1155), 5 to 6 months ($ 1086), 6 to 7 months ($ 1151), 8 to 9 months ($ 1161)
June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1382 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1425), 3 to 4 months ($ 1488), 6 to 7 months ($ 1538), 7 to 8 months ($ 1548), 9 to 10 months ($ 1556)
July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1274 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1405), 2 to 3 months ($ 1435), 3 to 4 months ($ 1275), 8 to 9 months ($ 1409)
August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1116 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1172), 2 to 3 months ($ 1197), 3 to 4 months ($ 1191), 4 to 5 months ($ 1143), 7 to 8 months ($ 1209), 9 to 10 months ($ 1229)
September

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 853 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 954), 2 to 3 months ($ 1009), 4 to 5 months ($ 1046), 5 to 6 months ($ 1010), 6 to 7 months ($ 919), 9 to 10 months ($ 929)
October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 770 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 945), 2 to 3 months ($ 943), 3 to 4 months ($ 938), 4 to 5 months ($ 890), 5 to 6 months ($ 857), 6 to 7 months ($ 832), 7 to 8 months ($ 905), 9 to 10 months ($ 836)
November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 759 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 879), 2 to 3 months ($ 852), 3 to 4 months ($ 792), 4 to 5 months ($ 792), 5 to 6 months ($ 766), 6 to 7 months ($ 774), 8 to 9 months ($ 794), 9 to 10 months ($ 791), 10 to 11 months ($ 828)
December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 951 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1025), 2 to 3 months ($ 1082), 3 to 4 months ($ 1051), 4 to 5 months ($ 1001), 5 to 6 months ($ 1016), 6 to 7 months ($ 1000), 7 to 8 months ($ 1081), 9 to 10 months ($ 1005), 10 to 11 months ($ 1015)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Vienna are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $50. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $23 more.

Chicago to Vienna: 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
April 2025$ 1728
$762 to $2542		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1124
$582 to $3069		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1473
$742 to $2068		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1347
$757 to $2134		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1182
$746 to $1509		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1018
$620 to $1298		Find a flight
October 2025$ 816
$608 to $1230		Find a flight
November 2025$ 856
$856 to $856		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1194
$844 to $1747		Find a flight
March 2026$ 761
$634 to $876		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and march are cheaper to travel to Vienna. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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