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

The average price to go to Prague from Chicago airport is $ 719 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 536 (in february) and $ 1073 (in july), which is a saving of $ 184 or a surplus of $ 354 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $541 to $595 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 Prague 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-Prague plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 44954 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Prague 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 ($ 536, saving $ 184 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 719). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1073).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 507 $ 581 good price
February$ 470 $ 536 very good price
March$ 523 $ 619 good price
April$ 506 $ 578 good price
May$ 603 $ 724 fair price
June$ 911 $ 1054 high price
July$ 937 $ 1073 very high price
August$ 703 $ 845 fair price
September$ 574 $ 671 good price
October$ 552 $ 609 good price
November$ 542 $ 607 good price
December$ 574 $ 733 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 Prague

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Prague range from $378 to $1352. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $379 to $433), 1% at the maximum price (from $1298 to $1352). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $541 to $595 (15% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Prague flight

There are 20 companies that serve Chicago from Prague airport: LOT, Turkish Airlines, United, British Airways, TAP, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS, Swiss, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Air France, KLM, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Delta, Iberia and American Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 44954 flights analyzed in previous years, LOT was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Chicago->Prague route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Prague 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 $29. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $34.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Prague 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 $34. Conversely, departing from Prague on a friday may cost you an additional $44.


Top prices Chicago-Prague

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Prague06-11 to 19-11-2024$ 474 
Chicago → Prague13-11 to 19-11-2024$ 445 
Chicago → Prague14-11 to 28-11-2024$ 556 
Chicago → Prague08-12 to 16-12-2024$ 464 
Chicago → Prague08-01 to 22-01-2025$ 542 
Chicago → Prague01-02 to 08-02-2025$ 556 
Chicago → Prague11-03 to 18-03-2025$ 523 
Chicago → Prague12-03 to 18-03-2025$ 547 
Chicago → Prague23-03 to 31-03-2025$ 552 
Chicago → Prague01-05 to 15-05-2025$ 552 


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

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Prague flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Prague, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 680 $, which is a saving of 39 $ 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 (73 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Prague 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: 539 $)

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

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 498 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 524), 3 to 4 months ($ 499), 5 to 6 months ($ 536)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 530 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 584), 2 to 3 months ($ 593), 4 to 5 months ($ 533), 6 to 7 months ($ 604), 9 to 10 months ($ 612)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 490 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 567), 2 to 3 months ($ 558), 3 to 4 months ($ 532), 5 to 6 months ($ 526)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 663 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 674), 5 to 6 months ($ 666), 6 to 7 months ($ 665), 7 to 8 months ($ 714)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 912 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1045), 3 to 4 months ($ 998), 4 to 5 months ($ 1038), 5 to 6 months ($ 1001), 6 to 7 months ($ 1010), 7 to 8 months ($ 982), 8 to 9 months ($ 974), 9 to 10 months ($ 997)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 914 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1060), 4 to 5 months ($ 1047), 5 to 6 months ($ 1011), 6 to 7 months ($ 1019), 7 to 8 months ($ 1019), 8 to 9 months ($ 1045), 9 to 10 months ($ 995)

August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 711 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 770), 5 to 6 months ($ 839), 7 to 8 months ($ 738), 9 to 10 months ($ 841)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 494 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 637), 6 to 7 months ($ 603), 7 to 8 months ($ 509), 8 to 9 months ($ 549), 10 to 11 months ($ 515)

October

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 492 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 592), 3 to 4 months ($ 590), 4 to 5 months ($ 600), 6 to 7 months ($ 593), 7 to 8 months ($ 570), 9 to 10 months ($ 497)

November

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 533 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 600), 5 to 6 months ($ 606), 6 to 7 months ($ 596), 8 to 9 months ($ 579), 10 to 11 months ($ 537)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 675 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 682), 5 to 6 months ($ 720), 6 to 7 months ($ 678), 7 to 8 months ($ 720), 8 to 9 months ($ 720)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Prague are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $12 more.



Chicago to Prague: 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$ 685
$445 to $1579
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December 2024$ 727
$438 to $1340
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January 2025$ 622
$542 to $1008
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February 2025$ 574
$556 to $637
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March 2025$ 600
$523 to $858
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April 2025$ 730
$543 to $983
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May 2025$ 806
$552 to $1220
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June 2025$ 1265
$1205 to $1379
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July 2025$ 1088
$797 to $1262
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August 2025$ 979
$797 to $1080
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September 2025$ 840
$560 to $936
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, march is cheaper to travel to Prague. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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