Statistics on Chicago-Dortmund 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 Dortmund (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Dortmund from Chicago airport is $ 911 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 737 (in february) and $ 1174 (in june), which is a saving of $ 175 or a surplus of $ 263 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dortmund before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Dortmund plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1146 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dortmund from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 737, saving $ 175 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 911). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1174).
Flight Chicago-Dortmund: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 677 | $ 777 | good price |
| February | $ 687 | $ 737 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 687 | $ 807 | good price |
| April | $ 779 | $ 848 | good price |
| May | $ 865 | $ 997 | fair price |
| June | $ 973 | $ 1174 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 964 | $ 1136 | high price |
| August | $ 799 | $ 979 | fair price |
| September | $ 674 | $ 813 | good price |
| October | $ 691 | $ 799 | good price |
| November | $ 683 | $ 828 | good price |
| December | $ 848 | $ 1031 | 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 Dortmund
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Dortmund range from $540 to $1458. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $540 to $594), 1% at the maximum price (from $1404 to $1458). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Dortmund flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Dortmund airport: Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, United, LOT, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines and TAP.
Data analysis:
Of the 1146 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Chicago->Dortmund route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Dortmund 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 $112. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $98.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dortmund 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 $88. Conversely, departing from Dortmund on a thursday may cost you an additional $73.
Top prices Chicago-Dortmund
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Dortmund | 11-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 1075 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 18-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 996 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 813 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 09-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 1028 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 911 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 843 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 806 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 850 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 910 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Dortmund | 05-08 to 12-08-2025 | $ 911 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Dortmund 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 2 to 3 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-Dortmund 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 Dortmund, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 830 $, which is a saving of 81 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (14 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Dortmund 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: 756 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 713 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 772 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Dortmund are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $40 more.
Chicago to Dortmund: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1036 $996 to $1075 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 869 $806 to $1028 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1122 $1122 to $1122 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 911 $911 to $911 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july and august are cheaper to travel to Dortmund. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!