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

The average price to go to Zagreb from Chicago airport is $ 733 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 555 (in february) and $ 1125 (in july), which is a saving of $ 179 or a surplus of $ 392 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 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 Zagreb 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-Zagreb plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 37584 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zagreb 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 ($ 555, saving $ 179 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 733). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1125).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 533 $ 582 good price
February$ 503 $ 555 very good price
March$ 536 $ 616 good price
April$ 555 $ 603 good price
May$ 623 $ 748 good price
June$ 954 $ 1096 high price
July$ 970 $ 1125 very high price
August$ 711 $ 847 fair price
September$ 594 $ 676 good price
October$ 543 $ 602 good price
November$ 544 $ 602 good price
December$ 585 $ 739 good 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 Zagreb

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Zagreb range from $422 to $1423. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1370 to $1423). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $527 to $580 (15% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Zagreb flight

There are 16 companies that serve Chicago from Zagreb airport: LOT, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Austrian Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, KLM, Air Canada, Delta, TAP, Frontier Airlines, SAS, Finnair and Air Serbia.

Data analysis:

Of the 37584 flights analyzed in previous years, LOT was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Chicago->Zagreb route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Zagreb 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 $27. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $26.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Zagreb 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 $48. Conversely, departing from Zagreb on a sunday may cost you an additional $34.


Top prices Chicago-Zagreb

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Zagreb05-12 to 12-12-2024$ 541 
Chicago → Zagreb10-12 to 24-12-2024$ 538 
Chicago → Zagreb09-01 to 23-01-2025$ 544 
Chicago → Zagreb18-01 to 31-01-2025$ 529 
Chicago → Zagreb13-02 to 27-02-2025$ 534 
Chicago → Zagreb03-03 to 10-03-2025$ 532 
Chicago → Zagreb04-03 to 11-03-2025$ 505 
Chicago → Zagreb10-03 to 19-03-2025$ 505 
Chicago → Zagreb13-03 to 18-03-2025$ 536 
Chicago → Zagreb17-03 to 31-03-2025$ 530 


When to book your flight Chicago - Zagreb 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-Zagreb 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 Zagreb, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 735 $, which is a saving of -2 $ 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 (179 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Zagreb 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: 519 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 562), 4 to 5 months ($ 571), 6 to 7 months ($ 550)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 504 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 522), 2 to 3 months ($ 537)

March

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 573 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 595), 2 to 3 months ($ 589), 3 to 4 months ($ 577), 4 to 5 months ($ 574), 5 to 6 months ($ 613)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 576 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 592), 2 to 3 months ($ 583), 5 to 6 months ($ 583)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 672 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748), 5 to 6 months ($ 715), 6 to 7 months ($ 716), 7 to 8 months ($ 722), 8 to 9 months ($ 677), 9 to 10 months ($ 673), 10 to 11 months ($ 680)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 958 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1072), 2 to 3 months ($ 1064)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1052 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1052), 3 to 4 months ($ 1095), 9 to 10 months ($ 1077), 10 to 11 months ($ 1122)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 801 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 840), 4 to 5 months ($ 840), 7 to 8 months ($ 841)

September

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 588 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 645), 5 to 6 months ($ 635), 6 to 7 months ($ 612), 7 to 8 months ($ 597), 9 to 10 months ($ 596)

October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 565 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 589), 2 to 3 months ($ 569), 3 to 4 months ($ 582), 4 to 5 months ($ 571), 5 to 6 months ($ 601), 6 to 7 months ($ 572)

November

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 562 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 572), 5 to 6 months ($ 573), 6 to 7 months ($ 577)

December

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 641 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 706), 5 to 6 months ($ 677)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Zagreb are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $14 more.



Chicago to Zagreb: 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$ 1559
$1215 to $1901
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December 2024$ 1094
$526 to $2854
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January 2025$ 667
$529 to $1082
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February 2025$ 564
$534 to $620
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March 2025$ 556
$505 to $657
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April 2025$ 626
$563 to $723
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May 2025$ 675
$595 to $791
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June 2025$ 1123
$936 to $1496
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July 2025$ 1350
$1091 to $1508
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August 2025$ 1023
$713 to $1177
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September 2025$ 609
$561 to $674
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October 2025$ 640
$596 to $674
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Data analysis:

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



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