Statistics on Chicago-Split 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 Split (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Split from Chicago airport is $ 836 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 647 (in april) and $ 1055 (in june), which is a saving of $ 189 or a surplus of $ 220 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $580 to $633 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Split before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Split plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13837 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Split from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 647, saving $ 189 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 836). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1055).
Flight Chicago-Split: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 618 | $ 728 | good price |
| February | $ 597 | $ 709 | good price |
| March | $ 675 | $ 827 | fair price |
| April | $ 556 | $ 647 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 640 | $ 819 | fair price |
| June | $ 868 | $ 1055 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 838 | $ 1045 | high price |
| August | $ 689 | $ 834 | fair price |
| September | $ 661 | $ 779 | fair price |
| October | $ 578 | $ 679 | good price |
| November | $ 736 | $ 861 | fair price |
| December | $ 825 | $ 1039 | high 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 Split
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Split range from $422 to $1528. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1476 to $1528). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Split flight
There are 17 companies that serve Chicago from Split airport: SAS, Lufthansa, KLM, Spirit Airlines, United, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Swiss, Frontier Airlines, LOT, British Airways, Icelandair, Air Canada, TAP, Delta, Turkish Airlines and Finnair.
Data analysis:
Of the 13837 flights analyzed in previous years, SAS was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Chicago->Split route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Split 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 $56. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Split 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 $82. Conversely, departing from Split on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices Chicago-Split
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Split | 10-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 544 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Split | 11-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Split | 01-04 to 08-04-2025 | $ 558 | layover flight with Austrian Airlines |
| Chicago → Split | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 577 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Split | 10-04 to 17-04-2025 | $ 607 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Split | 11-04 to 18-04-2025 | $ 605 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Split | 12-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Split | 18-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 605 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Split | 01-05 to 08-05-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Split | 10-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with KLM |
When to book your flight Chicago - Split to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 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-Split flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Split, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 801 $, which is a saving of 35 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (161 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Split 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 581 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 803) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 597 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 623), 2 to 3 months ($ 634), 6 to 7 months ($ 632) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 683 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 769), 2 to 3 months ($ 788), 6 to 7 months ($ 707) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1044), 1 to 2 months ($ 1038), 7 to 8 months ($ 1019), 9 to 10 months ($ 913) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 866 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 898), 8 to 9 months ($ 979) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 765 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 815) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 673 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 761), 4 to 5 months ($ 735), 6 to 7 months ($ 773), 7 to 8 months ($ 697) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 628 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 647), 2 to 3 months ($ 635), 3 to 4 months ($ 659), 4 to 5 months ($ 648), 6 to 7 months ($ 677) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 783 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 933 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 970) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Split are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $31 more.
Chicago to Split: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 870 $537 to $1689 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 994 $544 to $1264 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 869 $526 to $1198 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 605 $555 to $622 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 676 $606 to $902 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1006 $843 to $1341 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 935 $787 to $1276 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 835 $700 to $1183 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 621 $615 to $627 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 595 $595 to $595 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, april, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Split. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!