Statistics on Chicago-Vancouver 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 Vancouver (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Vancouver from Chicago airport is $ 536 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 471 (in january) and $ 615 (in july), which is a saving of $ 66 or a surplus of $ 79 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $608 to $664 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vancouver before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Vancouver plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 57765 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vancouver from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 471, saving $ 66 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 536). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 615).
Flight Chicago-Vancouver: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 346 | $ 471 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 373 | $ 482 | good price |
| March | $ 446 | $ 583 | fair price |
| April | $ 433 | $ 514 | fair price |
| May | $ 470 | $ 599 | high price |
| June | $ 445 | $ 550 | fair price |
| July | $ 532 | $ 615 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 467 | $ 551 | fair price |
| September | $ 435 | $ 511 | fair price |
| October | $ 388 | $ 480 | good price |
| November | $ 398 | $ 499 | fair price |
| December | $ 439 | $ 576 | 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 Vancouver
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Vancouver range from $221 to $940. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $222 to $277), 1% at the maximum price (from $885 to $940). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $608 to $664 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Vancouver flight
There are 9 companies that serve Chicago from Vancouver airport: Air Canada, United, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, Swoop and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 57765 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Chicago->Vancouver route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Vancouver flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 235 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Vancouver 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 $45. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $42.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Vancouver 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 $46. Conversely, departing from Vancouver on a sunday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Chicago-Vancouver
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Vancouver | 16-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 25-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 255 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 02-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 249 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 07-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 218 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 09-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 167 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 13-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 173 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 01-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 266 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 07-07 to 15-07-2025 | $ 290 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 08-07 to 22-07-2025 | $ 269 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Vancouver | 15-07 to 23-07-2025 | $ 275 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Vancouver 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 11 to 12 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-Vancouver flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Vancouver, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 475 $, which is a saving of 61 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (269 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Vancouver 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: 389 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 415), 3 to 4 months ($ 450) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 373 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 425), 3 to 4 months ($ 404), 4 to 5 months ($ 450) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 470 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 543), 2 to 3 months ($ 499), 4 to 5 months ($ 489), 5 to 6 months ($ 529) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 444 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 454), 3 to 4 months ($ 489), 4 to 5 months ($ 452), 5 to 6 months ($ 490) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 503 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 541), 2 to 3 months ($ 525), 3 to 4 months ($ 574), 4 to 5 months ($ 565), 6 to 7 months ($ 593), 8 to 9 months ($ 596) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 461 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 504), 3 to 4 months ($ 539) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 550 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 603), 3 to 4 months ($ 559), 4 to 5 months ($ 604) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 506 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 520), 4 to 5 months ($ 536) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 467 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 477), 3 to 4 months ($ 476), 5 to 6 months ($ 500) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 428 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 435), 3 to 4 months ($ 459) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 424 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 440), 3 to 4 months ($ 477) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 490 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 525), 3 to 4 months ($ 572) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Vancouver are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Chicago to Vancouver: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 533 $255 to $998 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 405 $167 to $585 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 382 $240 to $645 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 503 $240 to $783 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 503 $259 to $675 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 598 $257 to $649 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 647 $641 to $649 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 644 $644 to $644 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 647 $647 to $647 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 525 $525 to $525 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 647 $647 to $647 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Vancouver. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!