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

The average price to go to Heraklion from Chicago airport is $ 993 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 804 (in april) and $ 1303 (in july), which is a saving of $ 189 or a surplus of $ 310 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $794 to $847 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday 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 Heraklion 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-Heraklion plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 5166 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Heraklion 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 ($ 804, saving $ 189 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 993). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1303).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 797 $ 936 good price
February$ 764 $ 847 good price
March$ 796 $ 921 good price
April$ 721 $ 804 very good price
May$ 814 $ 1005 fair price
June$ 1034 $ 1250 high price
July$ 1064 $ 1303 very high price
August$ 916 $ 1117 fair price
September$ 766 $ 899 good price
October$ 721 $ 830 good price
November$ 848 $ 952 fair price
December$ 846 $ 1048 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 Heraklion

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Heraklion range from $582 to $1587. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $582 to $635), 1% at the maximum price (from $1534 to $1587). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $794 to $847 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Heraklion flight

There are 16 companies that serve Chicago from Heraklion airport: United, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Frontier Airlines, TAP, British Airways, Icelandair, Turkish Airlines, SAS, Finnair, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Iberia, jetBlue and Austrian Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 5166 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Chicago->Heraklion route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Heraklion 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 $87. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $60.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Heraklion 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 $41. Conversely, departing from Heraklion on a sunday may cost you an additional $58.


Top prices Chicago-Heraklion

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Heraklion03-12 to 10-12-2024$ 844 
Chicago → Heraklion01-01 to 08-01-2025$ 1230 
Chicago → Heraklion02-01 to 09-01-2025$ 1215 
Chicago → Heraklion03-01 to 10-01-2025$ 1223 
Chicago → Heraklion04-01 to 11-01-2025$ 1375 
Chicago → Heraklion21-03 to 30-03-2025$ 916 
Chicago → Heraklion18-05 to 25-05-2025$ 979 
Chicago → Heraklion22-05 to 31-05-2025$ 1117 
Chicago → Heraklion03-09 to 10-09-2025$ 804 
Chicago → Heraklion11-10 to 18-10-2025$ 824 


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

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 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-Heraklion 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 Heraklion, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 961 $, which is a saving of 32 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (108 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Heraklion 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-
February-
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 855 $)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 737 $)

May

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 973 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 987)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1159 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1188)

July

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1254 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1286), 2 to 3 months ($ 1266)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1012 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1056)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 840 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 846), 3 to 4 months ($ 847), 4 to 5 months ($ 887)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 783 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 800)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 866 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 930)

December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 867 $)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Heraklion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $26 more.



Chicago to Heraklion: 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
November 2024$ 1714
$1714 to $1714
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December 2024$ 804
$772 to $844
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January 2025$ 1224
$1078 to $1375
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March 2025$ 916
$916 to $916
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May 2025$ 1064
$979 to $1117
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September 2025$ 804
$804 to $804
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October 2025$ 824
$824 to $824
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Data analysis:

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



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