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

The average price to go to Munich from Chicago airport is $ 1107 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 763 (in january) and $ 1594 (in june), which is a saving of $ 344 or a surplus of $ 487 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $741 to $794 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 Munich 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-Munich plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Munich 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 january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 763, saving $ 344 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1107). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1594).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 636 $ 763 very good price
February$ 620 $ 786 good price
March$ 697 $ 935 good price
April$ 829 $ 978 good price
May$ 970 $ 1299 high price
June$ 1301 $ 1594 very high price
July$ 1285 $ 1584 high price
August$ 1027 $ 1299 high price
September$ 886 $ 1142 fair price
October$ 837 $ 1033 good price
November$ 689 $ 845 good price
December$ 758 $ 1018 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 Munich

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Munich range from $424 to $1905. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1852 to $1905). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $741 to $794 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Munich flight

There are 9 companies that serve Chicago from Munich airport: Lufthansa, United, LOT, TAP, Turkish Airlines, Icelandair, SAS, Aer Lingus and Spirit Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (53% of the time) on the Chicago->Munich route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Munich flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 532 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Munich 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 $77. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $89.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Munich 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 $71. Conversely, departing from Munich on a friday may cost you an additional $89.


Top prices Chicago-Munich

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Munich12-02 to 17-02-2025$ 600 
Chicago → Munich14-02 to 23-02-2025$ 641 
Chicago → Munich02-03 to 09-03-2025$ 626 
Chicago → Munich03-03 to 10-03-2025$ 573 
Chicago → Munich04-03 to 11-03-2025$ 545 
Chicago → Munich18-03 to 25-03-2025$ 623 
Chicago → Munich19-03 to 26-03-2025$ 623 
Chicago → Munich02-04 to 09-04-2025$ 591 
Chicago → Munich08-04 to 15-04-2025$ 551 
Chicago → Munich09-04 to 16-04-2025$ 552 


When to book your flight Chicago - Munich 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 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-Munich 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 Munich, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1005 $, which is a saving of 102 $ 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 (193 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Munich 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: 673 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 719), 3 to 4 months ($ 744), 4 to 5 months ($ 757), 5 to 6 months ($ 734)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 644 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 774), 3 to 4 months ($ 723), 4 to 5 months ($ 770), 5 to 6 months ($ 760), 6 to 7 months ($ 780)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 692 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 852), 5 to 6 months ($ 848)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 853 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 971), 2 to 3 months ($ 923), 3 to 4 months ($ 975), 5 to 6 months ($ 931)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1078 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1202), 6 to 7 months ($ 1154), 7 to 8 months ($ 1226)

June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1411 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1531), 7 to 8 months ($ 1431), 8 to 9 months ($ 1503)

July

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1386 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1568), 5 to 6 months ($ 1561), 6 to 7 months ($ 1468), 7 to 8 months ($ 1395), 9 to 10 months ($ 1397), 10 to 11 months ($ 1581)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1144 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1292), 8 to 9 months ($ 1216), 9 to 10 months ($ 1230), 10 to 11 months ($ 1246)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 886 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1078), 2 to 3 months ($ 1074), 8 to 9 months ($ 1036), 10 to 11 months ($ 975), 11 to 12 months ($ 1011)

October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 902 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 959), 2 to 3 months ($ 905), 3 to 4 months ($ 985), 4 to 5 months ($ 954), 5 to 6 months ($ 966), 7 to 8 months ($ 980), 8 to 9 months ($ 957), 9 to 10 months ($ 940)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 806 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 807), 3 to 4 months ($ 844), 4 to 5 months ($ 808), 5 to 6 months ($ 820), 8 to 9 months ($ 815), 9 to 10 months ($ 811)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 862 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1018), 4 to 5 months ($ 956), 5 to 6 months ($ 985)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Munich are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $11 more.



Chicago to Munich: 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$ 2260
$1027 to $2947
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December 2024$ 1431
$634 to $2113
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January 2025$ 911
$657 to $1309
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February 2025$ 881
$545 to $1785
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March 2025$ 822
$545 to $1080
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April 2025$ 1030
$551 to $1256
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May 2025$ 1322
$721 to $1946
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June 2025$ 1421
$924 to $1952
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July 2025$ 1182
$801 to $2134
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August 2025$ 1159
$799 to $1492
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September 2025$ 1036
$614 to $1338
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October 2025$ 981
$654 to $1254
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Data analysis:

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



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