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

The average price to go to Chania from Chicago airport is $ 1230 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 916 (in february) and $ 1557 (in june), which is a saving of $ 315 or a surplus of $ 327 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $741 to $794 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 Chania 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-Chania plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 4361 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chania 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 ($ 916, saving $ 315 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1230). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1557).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 919 $ 1147 fair price
February$ 784 $ 916 very good price
March$ 864 $ 1069 good price
April$ 794 $ 994 good price
May$ 1045 $ 1491 high price
June$ 1214 $ 1557 very high price
July$ 1162 $ 1391 high price
August$ 968 $ 1259 fair price
September$ 869 $ 1166 fair price
October$ 833 $ 1122 fair price
November$ 1060 $ 1391 high price
December$ 970 $ 1254 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 Chania

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Chania range from $582 to $2063. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $582 to $635), 1% at the maximum price (from $2010 to $2063). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $847 to $900 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Chania flight

There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Chania airport: Finnair, Lufthansa, United, Swiss, SAS, Spirit Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Icelandair, Frontier Airlines, TAP and Turkish Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 4361 flights analyzed in previous years, Finnair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Chicago->Chania route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Chania 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 $99. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $149.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Chania 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 $122. Conversely, departing from Chania on a friday may cost you an additional $178.


Top prices Chicago-Chania

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Chania01-01 to 08-01-2025$ 1266 
Chicago → Chania02-01 to 09-01-2025$ 1283 
Chicago → Chania03-01 to 10-01-2025$ 1281 
Chicago → Chania05-01 to 12-01-2025$ 1270 
Chicago → Chania12-01 to 28-01-2025$ 812 
Chicago → Chania13-03 to 18-03-2025$ 801 
Chicago → Chania21-03 to 30-03-2025$ 940 
Chicago → Chania04-04 to 08-04-2025$ 794 
Chicago → Chania22-05 to 29-05-2025$ 1066 
Chicago → Chania03-09 to 10-09-2025$ 796 


When to book your flight Chicago - Chania 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-Chania flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Chania, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1160 $, which is a saving of 70 $ 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 (242 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Chania 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: 967 $)

April-
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1252 $)

June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1479 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1523)

July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1272 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1330), 2 to 3 months ($ 1315), 4 to 5 months ($ 1374)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1058 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1235)

September

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1001 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1080), 2 to 3 months ($ 1031), 7 to 8 months ($ 1156)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 940 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1064)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1147 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1323)

December-

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Chania are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $18 more.



Chicago to Chania: 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
January 2025$ 1224
$812 to $1454
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March 2025$ 849
$801 to $940
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April 2025$ 794
$794 to $794
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May 2025$ 1066
$1066 to $1066
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September 2025$ 796
$796 to $796
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Data analysis:

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



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