Statistics on Chicago-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Chicago airport is $ 1123 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 954 (in april) and $ 1420 (in june), which is a saving of $ 170 or a surplus of $ 297 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $867 to $922 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7702 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 954, saving $ 170 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1123). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1420).
Flight Chicago-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 898 | $ 1024 | good price |
| February | $ 885 | $ 1005 | good price |
| March | $ 904 | $ 1039 | good price |
| April | $ 874 | $ 954 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 955 | $ 1074 | fair price |
| June | $ 1212 | $ 1420 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1163 | $ 1386 | high price |
| August | $ 1092 | $ 1328 | high price |
| September | $ 863 | $ 967 | good price |
| October | $ 807 | $ 976 | good price |
| November | $ 876 | $ 1001 | good price |
| December | $ 1061 | $ 1293 | 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $650 to $1626. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $651 to $705), 1% at the maximum price (from $1572 to $1626). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $867 to $922 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Saudi Arabia flight
There are 15 companies that serve Chicago from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air France, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, KLM, United, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada, TAP, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Icelandair and LOT.
Data analysis:
Of the 7702 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Chicago->Saudi Arabia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 $68. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $96.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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 $59. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a saturday may cost you an additional $86.
Top prices Chicago-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Riyadh | 01-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 1006 | layover flight with Air France |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 13-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 1030 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 14-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 905 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 15-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 918 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 17-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 991 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 19-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 972 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 01-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 990 | layover flight with Royal Jordanian |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 06-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 926 | layover flight with KLM |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 09-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1007 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 25-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 1030 | layover flight with Royal Jordanian |
When to book your flight Chicago - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1046 $, which is a saving of 77 $ 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 (70 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) 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: 969 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 949 $) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 981 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 998) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 929 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 948) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 977 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1046) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1320 $) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1177 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1281) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 909 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 772 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 928) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 948 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 982), 3 to 4 months ($ 956) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1245 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1267) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Chicago to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1008 $905 to $1280 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1048 $912 to $1149 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1382 $1382 to $1382 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1030 $1030 to $1030 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 2098 $2098 to $2098 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1394 $1394 to $1394 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june and august are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!