Statistics on Chicago-Qatar (Doha) 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 Qatar (Doha) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Qatar (Doha) from Chicago airport is $ 1582 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1225 (in april) and $ 2086 (in august), which is a saving of $ 357 or a surplus of $ 505 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1521 to $1573 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Qatar (Doha) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Qatar (Doha) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 18325 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Qatar (Doha) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1225, saving $ 357 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1582). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 2086).
Flight Chicago-Qatar (Doha): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1257 | $ 1474 | good price |
| February | $ 1263 | $ 1433 | good price |
| March | $ 1242 | $ 1414 | good price |
| April | $ 1076 | $ 1225 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1159 | $ 1440 | good price |
| June | $ 1404 | $ 1713 | fair price |
| July | $ 1482 | $ 1735 | fair price |
| August | $ 1552 | $ 2086 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1251 | $ 1388 | good price |
| October | $ 1299 | $ 1425 | good price |
| November | $ 1475 | $ 1772 | fair price |
| December | $ 1521 | $ 1869 | 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 Qatar (Doha)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Qatar (Doha) range from $682 to $2570. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $682 to $735), 1% at the maximum price (from $2517 to $2570). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1573 to $1626 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Qatar flight
There are 11 companies that serve Chicago from Qatar (Doha) airport: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Royal Jordanian, Etihad Airways, Finnair, jetBlue, Air Canada, American Airlines, United and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 18325 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (54% of the time) on the Chicago->Qatar route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Qatar (Doha) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 549 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Qatar (Doha) 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 saturday may cost you an additional $91.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Qatar (Doha) 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 $51. Conversely, departing from Qatar (Doha) on a wednesday may cost you an additional $30.
Top prices Chicago-Qatar (Doha)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Doha | 02-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1344 | direct flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Doha | 10-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 1339 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Doha | 13-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 1056 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Doha | 10-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 1131 | direct flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Doha | 11-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1117 | direct flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Doha | 14-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 1092 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Doha | 24-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1065 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Doha | 04-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 1068 | direct flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Doha | 11-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 781 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Doha | 17-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 1018 | direct flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Chicago - Qatar (Doha) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 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-Qatar 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 Qatar (Doha), it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1493 $, which is a saving of 89 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (315 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Qatar (Doha) 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: 1327 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1468) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1249 $) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1274 $) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1128 $) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1194 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1341) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1571 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1654) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1427 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1677), 2 to 3 months ($ 1628) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1501 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1779) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1013 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1364), 2 to 3 months ($ 1366), 3 to 4 months ($ 1344) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1089 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1393), 3 to 4 months ($ 1386), 4 to 5 months ($ 1319) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1711 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1718), 1 to 2 months ($ 1763), 5 to 6 months ($ 1716) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1594 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Qatar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Chicago to Qatar (Doha): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1779 $1577 to $1849 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1822 $879 to $2792 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2004 $1056 to $3133 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1097 $867 to $1340 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1068 $1068 to $1068 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 899 $781 to $1018 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Qatar (Doha). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!