Statistics on Chicago-Beirut 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 Beirut (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Beirut from Chicago airport is $ 924 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 760 (in april) and $ 1338 (in july), which is a saving of $ 164 or a surplus of $ 414 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $688 to $741 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beirut before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Beirut plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14510 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beirut from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 760, saving $ 164 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 924). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1338).
Flight Chicago-Beirut: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 725 | $ 794 | good price |
| February | $ 717 | $ 782 | good price |
| March | $ 703 | $ 832 | good price |
| April | $ 705 | $ 760 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 711 | $ 820 | good price |
| June | $ 945 | $ 1126 | fair price |
| July | $ 1104 | $ 1338 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 939 | $ 1126 | fair price |
| September | $ 716 | $ 807 | good price |
| October | $ 684 | $ 788 | good price |
| November | $ 725 | $ 870 | good price |
| December | $ 801 | $ 1040 | 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 Beirut
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Beirut range from $529 to $1587. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $529 to $582), 1% at the maximum price (from $1534 to $1587). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $794 to $847 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Beirut flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Beirut airport: Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, LOT, Air Canada, Air France, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, United, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, KLM, SAS, Frontier Airlines and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 14510 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Chicago->Beirut route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Beirut flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $57.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Beirut 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 $66. Conversely, departing from Beirut on a saturday may cost you an additional $69.
Top prices Chicago-Beirut
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Beirut | 01-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 914 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Beirut | 02-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 1108 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Beirut | 04-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 1107 | layover flight with Royal Jordanian |
| Chicago → Beirut | 08-12 to 23-12-2024 | $ 1143 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Beirut | 10-12 to 23-12-2024 | $ 1208 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Beirut | 10-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 890 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Beirut | 12-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 845 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Beirut | 20-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 928 | layover flight with Air France |
| Chicago → Beirut | 06-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 850 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Beirut | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 810 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Beirut to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Beirut 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 Beirut, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 764 $, which is a saving of 160 $ 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 (161 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Beirut 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: 785 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 734 $) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 749 $) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 708 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 719), 7 to 8 months ($ 727) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 733 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 771), 9 to 10 months ($ 774) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 963 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1096), 3 to 4 months ($ 1033), 10 to 11 months ($ 1101) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1053 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1214), 3 to 4 months ($ 1056) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 941 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1029), 3 to 4 months ($ 961), 5 to 6 months ($ 965) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 615 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 791), 3 to 4 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 682), 6 to 7 months ($ 652) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 632 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 715), 4 to 5 months ($ 707), 6 to 7 months ($ 632), 7 to 8 months ($ 653) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 783), 3 to 4 months ($ 789), 4 to 5 months ($ 815), 6 to 7 months ($ 643) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 773 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1020), 4 to 5 months ($ 944), 5 to 6 months ($ 897) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Beirut are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $45. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $62 more.
Chicago to Beirut: 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 | $ 1180 $914 to $1587 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1243 $845 to $1486 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 850 $850 to $850 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 810 $810 to $810 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1278 $1278 to $1278 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march and july are cheaper to travel to Beirut. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!