Statistics on Chicago-Cambridge 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 Cambridge (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Cambridge from Chicago airport is $ 769 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 624 (in september) and $ 1037 (in december), which is a saving of $ 145 or a surplus of $ 269 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $211 to $264 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cambridge before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Cambridge plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 20889 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cambridge from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 624, saving $ 145 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 769). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1037).
Flight Chicago-Cambridge: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 669 | $ 825 | fair price |
| February | $ 542 | $ 760 | fair price |
| March | $ 519 | $ 772 | fair price |
| April | $ 490 | $ 699 | good price |
| May | $ 355 | $ 651 | good price |
| June | $ 455 | $ 815 | fair price |
| July | $ 515 | $ 860 | fair price |
| August | $ 491 | $ 763 | fair price |
| September | $ 399 | $ 624 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 429 | $ 626 | good price |
| November | $ 674 | $ 790 | fair price |
| December | $ 791 | $ 1037 the most expensive | very 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 Cambridge
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Cambridge range from $106 to $1528. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $106 to $159), 1% at the maximum price (from $1476 to $1528). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $896 to $949 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Cambridge flight
There are 26 companies that serve Chicago from Cambridge airport: United, American Airlines, EVA Air, Turkish Airlines, Viva Aerobus, jetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta, ANA, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, Etihad Airways, LOT, TAP, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Aer Lingus, Korean Air, Air Canada, Finnair, SAS, Emirates, Swiss, Copa and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 20889 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (12% of the time) on the Chicago->Cambridge route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Cambridge flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 536 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Cambridge 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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $48.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cambridge 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 $73. Conversely, departing from Cambridge on a saturday may cost you an additional $74.
Top prices Chicago-Cambridge
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → London | 06-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 495 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Manchester | 11-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 507 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Manchester | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 507 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Manchester | 17-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 486 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → London | 20-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 505 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → London | 24-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 479 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Manchester | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 510 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → London | 07-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 512 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → London | 16-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 484 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → London | 11-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 499 | layover flight with Icelandair |
When to book your flight Chicago - Cambridge to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 0 to 1 month 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-Cambridge 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 Cambridge, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 702 $, which is a saving of 67 $ 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 (378 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Cambridge 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 604 $) Other interesting period(s): 9 to 10 months ($ 773) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 676 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 692), 8 to 9 months ($ 757) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 645 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 752), 7 to 8 months ($ 731), 8 to 9 months ($ 695), 9 to 10 months ($ 699) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 522 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 666), 2 to 3 months ($ 628) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 541 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 604), 1 to 2 months ($ 640), 2 to 3 months ($ 598), 3 to 4 months ($ 624) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 689 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 793), 3 to 4 months ($ 700), 4 to 5 months ($ 794) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 703 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 755), 4 to 5 months ($ 777), 5 to 6 months ($ 813) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 563 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 671), 5 to 6 months ($ 720), 7 to 8 months ($ 754) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 512 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 518), 5 to 6 months ($ 607), 6 to 7 months ($ 622) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 542 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 553), 5 to 6 months ($ 614), 6 to 7 months ($ 576) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 758 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 785), 7 to 8 months ($ 768), 8 to 9 months ($ 787), 9 to 10 months ($ 780), 10 to 11 months ($ 788) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 936 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1013), 9 to 10 months ($ 994), 10 to 11 months ($ 1031) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Cambridge are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $39. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $32 more.