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

The average price to go to Marseille from Chicago airport is $ 815 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 658 (in february) and $ 1140 (in july), which is a saving of $ 157 or a surplus of $ 325 (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 Marseille 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-Marseille plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 4802 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Marseille 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 ($ 658, saving $ 157 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 815). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1140).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 620 $ 687 good price
February$ 597 $ 658 very good price
March$ 638 $ 760 good price
April$ 631 $ 692 good price
May$ 717 $ 824 fair price
June$ 962 $ 1085 high price
July$ 1001 $ 1140 very high price
August$ 722 $ 837 fair price
September$ 673 $ 781 good price
October$ 629 $ 701 good price
November$ 613 $ 685 good price
December$ 663 $ 920 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 Marseille

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Marseille range from $424 to $1376. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1323 to $1376). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Marseille flight

There are 19 companies that serve Chicago from Marseille airport: TAP, United, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Frontier Airlines, Lufthansa, Icelandair, Finnair, Iberia, SAS, Swiss, Air Canada, Air France, Porter Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, Delta and Allegiant Air.

Data analysis:

Of the 4802 flights analyzed in previous years, TAP was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Chicago->Marseille route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Marseille 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 $33. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $27.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Marseille 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 $58. Conversely, departing from Marseille on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.


Top prices Chicago-Marseille

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Marseille02-12 to 28-12-2024$ 885 
Chicago → Marseille04-12 to 28-12-2024$ 813 
Chicago → Marseille05-12 to 09-12-2024$ 610 
Chicago → Marseille08-12 to 24-12-2024$ 615 
Chicago → Marseille10-12 to 16-12-2024$ 669 
Chicago → Marseille09-01 to 16-01-2025$ 663 
Chicago → Marseille12-01 to 27-01-2025$ 617 
Chicago → Marseille14-03 to 21-03-2025$ 676 
Chicago → Marseille22-03 to 29-03-2025$ 871 
Chicago → Marseille20-04 to 27-04-2025$ 574 


When to book your flight Chicago - Marseille 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 3 to 4 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-Marseille flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Marseille, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 812 $, which is a saving of 3 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (130 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Marseille 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: 667 $)

February-
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 735 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 748)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 656 $)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 769 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 811)

June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1063 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1074)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1101 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1124)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 776 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 828)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 721 $)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 647 $)

November-
December

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 830 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 847)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Marseille are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $29 more.



Chicago to Marseille: 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
December 2024$ 1026
$610 to $1781
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January 2025$ 922
$617 to $1104
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March 2025$ 774
$676 to $871
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April 2025$ 574
$574 to $574
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May 2025$ 1063
$1063 to $1063
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June 2025$ 982
$982 to $982
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July 2025$ 1046
$1046 to $1046
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, june and july are cheaper to travel to Marseille. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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