Statistics on Chicago-Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Cluj-Napoca from Chicago airport is $ 795 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 600 (in february) and $ 1220 (in july), which is a saving of $ 196 or a surplus of $ 425 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $542 to $597 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 Cluj-Napoca 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-Cluj-Napoca plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 8894 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cluj-Napoca 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 600, saving $ 196 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 795). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1220).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 566 $ 634 good price
February$ 564 $ 600 very good price
March$ 553 $ 679 good price
April$ 561 $ 628 good price
May$ 644 $ 796 good price
June$ 911 $ 1187 high price
July$ 1071 $ 1220 very high price
August$ 792 $ 962 fair price
September$ 585 $ 675 good price
October$ 568 $ 620 good price
November$ 566 $ 656 good price
December$ 672 $ 871 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 Cluj-Napoca

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Cluj-Napoca range from $433 to $1464. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $434 to $488), 1% at the maximum price (from $1409 to $1464). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $542 to $597 (15% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Cluj-Napoca flight

There are 11 companies that serve Chicago from Cluj-Napoca airport: Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT, Spirit Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines, TAP, Icelandair, Air Canada, Swiss and Porter Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 8894 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Cluj-Napoca route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Cluj-Napoca 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 $24. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $34.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Cluj-Napoca 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 $36. Conversely, departing from Cluj-Napoca on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.

Top prices Chicago-Cluj-Napoca

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca01-04 to 08-04-2025$ 610 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca01-05 to 17-05-2025$ 689 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca04-05 to 20-05-2025$ 605 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca05-05 to 20-05-2025$ 617 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca06-05 to 22-05-2025$ 614 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca07-05 to 14-05-2025$ 592 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca08-05 to 23-05-2025$ 668 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 654 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 636 
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca20-05 to 27-05-2025$ 680 

When to book your flight Chicago - Cluj-Napoca to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 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-Cluj-Napoca flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Cluj-Napoca, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 760 $, which is a saving of 35 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (104 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Cluj-Napoca 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: 623 $)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 592 $)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 612 $)
April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 620 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 626)
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 740 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 778)
June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 950 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1092), 3 to 4 months ($ 1113)
July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1041 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1090)
August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 812 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 911), 3 to 4 months ($ 962), 4 to 5 months ($ 819)
September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 593 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 630), 4 to 5 months ($ 643), 5 to 6 months ($ 624)
October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 534 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 585), 2 to 3 months ($ 568), 3 to 4 months ($ 577)
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 634 $)
December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 843 $)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Cluj-Napoca are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $56 more.

Chicago to Cluj-Napoca: 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
April 2025$ 968
$968 to $968		Find a flight
May 2025$ 689
$591 to $899		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1060
$951 to $1154		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1038
$959 to $1116		Find a flight
August 2025$ 870
$831 to $1021		Find a flight

Data analysis:

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

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