Statistics on Chicago-Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm El Sheikh (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Sharm El Sheikh from Chicago airport is $ 1099 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 851 (in october) and $ 1593 (in august), which is a saving of $ 248 or a surplus of $ 495 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $847 to $900 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Sharm El Sheikh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3209 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sharm El Sheikh from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 851, saving $ 248 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1099). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1593).
Flight Chicago-Sharm El Sheikh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 795 | $ 1057 | good price |
| February | $ 791 | $ 1075 | good price |
| March | $ 784 | $ 866 | good price |
| April | $ 796 | $ 910 | good price |
| May | $ 836 | $ 1029 | good price |
| June | $ 1195 | $ 1324 | fair price |
| July | $ 1279 | $ 1449 | high price |
| August | $ 1150 | $ 1593 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 820 | $ 927 | good price |
| October | $ 779 | $ 851 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 784 | $ 916 | good price |
| December | $ 869 | $ 1181 | 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 Sharm El Sheikh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh range from $635 to $1640. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $635 to $688), 1% at the maximum price (from $1587 to $1640). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $847 to $900 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Sharm El Sheikh flight
There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Sharm El Sheikh airport: Turkish Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP, Swiss, Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Icelandair and Royal Jordanian.
Data analysis:
Of the 3209 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (50% of the time) on the Chicago->Sharm El Sheikh route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Sharm El Sheikh 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 $80. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $111.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sharm El Sheikh 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 $75. Conversely, departing from Sharm El Sheikh on a saturday may cost you an additional $168.
Top prices Chicago-Sharm El Sheikh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 03-12 to 07-12-2024 | $ 880 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 05-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 856 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1039 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 886 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 06-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 849 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 10-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 796 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 19-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 701 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 08-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 752 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 10-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 664 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Sharm El Sheikh | 12-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 671 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Sharm El Sheikh to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm El Sheikh, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 973 $, which is a saving of 126 $ 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 (140 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 819 $) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1043 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 866 $) |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 996 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1246 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1358 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1537 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 879 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 776 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 827) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 791 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 800) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 960 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1167) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Sharm El Sheikh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $112. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $85 more.
Chicago to Sharm El Sheikh: 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 | $ 1130 $816 to $1753 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1016 $701 to $1260 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 690 $664 to $752 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1126 $1126 to $1126 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february and july are cheaper to travel to Sharm El Sheikh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!