Statistics on Chicago-Riga 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 Riga (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Riga from Chicago airport is $ 646 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 493 (in february) and $ 932 (in july), which is a saving of $ 154 or a surplus of $ 286 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $475 to $527 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Riga before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Riga plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7520 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Riga from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 493, saving $ 154 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 646). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 932).
Flight Chicago-Riga: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 449 | $ 508 | good price |
| February | $ 434 | $ 493 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 462 | $ 564 | good price |
| April | $ 454 | $ 542 | good price |
| May | $ 498 | $ 655 | fair price |
| June | $ 789 | $ 921 | high price |
| July | $ 764 | $ 932 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 595 | $ 733 | fair price |
| September | $ 501 | $ 592 | good price |
| October | $ 465 | $ 540 | good price |
| November | $ 462 | $ 536 | good price |
| December | $ 541 | $ 740 | 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 Riga
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Riga range from $316 to $1265. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $1212 to $1265). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $475 to $527 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Riga flight
There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Riga airport: SAS, Finnair, British Airways, Spirit Airlines, United, LOT, Icelandair, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 7520 flights analyzed in previous years, SAS was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Riga route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Riga 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 $51. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $36.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Riga to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Riga on a friday may cost you an additional $37.
Top prices Chicago-Riga
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Riga | 04-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 732 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Riga | 07-12 to 21-12-2024 | $ 838 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Riga | 08-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 619 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Riga | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 823 | layover flight with Air Serbia |
| Chicago → Riga | 06-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 550 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Riga | 08-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 503 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Riga | 11-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 520 | layover flight with LOT |
| Chicago → Riga | 12-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 544 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Riga | 21-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 679 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Riga | 19-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 645 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Chicago - Riga to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Riga flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Riga, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 503 $, which is a saving of 143 $ 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 (144 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Riga 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: 498 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 429 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 465) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 534) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 444 $) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 594 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 623) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 832 $) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 686 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 901), 3 to 4 months ($ 890), 4 to 5 months ($ 893), 6 to 7 months ($ 863) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 658 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 701), 2 to 3 months ($ 689), 5 to 6 months ($ 690) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 536 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 587), 2 to 3 months ($ 575), 3 to 4 months ($ 578) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 444 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 528), 2 to 3 months ($ 530) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 505 $) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 489 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Riga are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $45. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $58 more.
Chicago to Riga: 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 | $ 834 $514 to $1321 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 715 $503 to $1017 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 679 $679 to $679 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 645 $645 to $645 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 914 $905 to $919 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july is cheaper to travel to Riga. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!