Statistics on Chicago-Belfast 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 Belfast (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Belfast from Chicago airport is $ 1035 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 771 (in october) and $ 1767 (in december), which is a saving of $ 265 or a surplus of $ 733 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $635 to $688 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Belfast before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Belfast plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10666 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Belfast from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 771, saving $ 265 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1035). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1767).
Flight Chicago-Belfast: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 680 | $ 806 | good price |
| February | $ 721 | $ 819 | good price |
| March | $ 667 | $ 814 | good price |
| April | $ 705 | $ 919 | good price |
| May | $ 716 | $ 867 | good price |
| June | $ 1072 | $ 1219 | fair price |
| July | $ 1099 | $ 1266 | fair price |
| August | $ 981 | $ 1169 | fair price |
| September | $ 660 | $ 804 | good price |
| October | $ 618 | $ 771 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 819 | $ 1191 | fair price |
| December | $ 1162 | $ 1767 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 Belfast
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Belfast range from $529 to $1746. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $529 to $582), 1% at the maximum price (from $1693 to $1746). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $635 to $688 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Belfast flight
There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Belfast airport: Iberia, British Airways, Spirit Airlines, United, Icelandair, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, KLM, Delta and Finnair.
Data analysis:
Of the 10666 flights analyzed in previous years, Iberia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (73% of the time) on the Chicago->Belfast route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Belfast 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 $76. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $130.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Belfast 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 $107. Conversely, departing from Belfast on a friday may cost you an additional $122.
Top prices Chicago-Belfast
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Belfast | 21-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 782 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Belfast | 05-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 679 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Belfast | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 822 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Belfast | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 943 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Belfast | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 858 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Belfast | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 947 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Belfast | 12-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 602 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Belfast | 17-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 664 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Belfast | 20-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 627 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Belfast | 22-07 to 29-07-2025 | $ 929 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Chicago - Belfast 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-Belfast 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 Belfast, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 889 $, which is a saving of 146 $ 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 (398 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Belfast 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: 763 $) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 662 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 773) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 778), 3 to 4 months ($ 784) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 814 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 842), 4 to 5 months ($ 857), 5 to 6 months ($ 866) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 764 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 809), 6 to 7 months ($ 855) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 938 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1009), 5 to 6 months ($ 1144), 7 to 8 months ($ 1183) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1014 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1195), 6 to 7 months ($ 1263), 8 to 9 months ($ 1235) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 928) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 692 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 747) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 615 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 736 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1076) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1255 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Belfast are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Chicago to Belfast: 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 | $ 786 $673 to $1055 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 809 $602 to $975 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 929 $929 to $929 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and july are cheaper to travel to Belfast. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!