Statistics on Chicago-Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Aberdeen from Chicago airport is $ 821 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 677 (in october) and $ 1065 (in june), which is a saving of $ 144 or a surplus of $ 245 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $649 to $703 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Aberdeen before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Aberdeen plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2196 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Aberdeen from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 677, saving $ 144 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 821). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1065).
Flight Chicago-Aberdeen: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 625 | $ 729 | good price |
| February | $ 623 | $ 683 | good price |
| March | $ 622 | $ 738 | good price |
| April | $ 644 | $ 750 | good price |
| May | $ 686 | $ 783 | good price |
| June | $ 918 | $ 1065 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 891 | $ 1062 | high price |
| August | $ 703 | $ 857 | fair price |
| September | $ 689 | $ 816 | fair price |
| October | $ 633 | $ 677 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 623 | $ 746 | good price |
| December | $ 760 | $ 944 | 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 Aberdeen
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Aberdeen range from $486 to $1406. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $487 to $541), 1% at the maximum price (from $1352 to $1406). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $649 to $703 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Aberdeen flight
There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Aberdeen airport: British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, KLM, United, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 2196 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Chicago->Aberdeen route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Aberdeen 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 $56. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $123.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Aberdeen 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 $75. Conversely, departing from Aberdeen on a friday may cost you an additional $64.
Top prices Chicago-Aberdeen
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Aberdeen | 01-11 to 08-11-2024 | $ 836 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Aberdeen | 12-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 599 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Aberdeen | 13-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 576 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Glasgow | 01-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 488 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Glasgow | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 485 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Aberdeen | 07-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 666 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Glasgow | 10-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 496 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Aberdeen | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 652 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Glasgow | 11-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 498 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Aberdeen | 10-04 to 17-04-2025 | $ 739 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Aberdeen 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 5 to 6 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-Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 809 $, which is a saving of 12 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (58 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Aberdeen 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 694 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 972 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 964 $) |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 647 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 722 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 905 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Aberdeen are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Chicago to Aberdeen: 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 | $ 647 $576 to $836 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 665 $664 to $666 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 652 $652 to $652 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 739 $739 to $739 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, february and april are cheaper to travel to Aberdeen. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!