Statistics on Chicago-Palermo 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 Palermo (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Palermo from Chicago airport is $ 859 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 676 (in february) and $ 1154 (in june), which is a saving of $ 184 or a surplus of $ 295 (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 $688 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Palermo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Palermo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 9787 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Palermo from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 676, saving $ 184 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 859). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1154).
Flight Chicago-Palermo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 591 | $ 675 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 601 | $ 676 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 668 | $ 809 | good price |
| April | $ 666 | $ 791 | good price |
| May | $ 735 | $ 916 | fair price |
| June | $ 993 | $ 1154 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 913 | $ 1111 | high price |
| August | $ 850 | $ 1015 | high price |
| September | $ 664 | $ 792 | good price |
| October | $ 637 | $ 709 | good price |
| November | $ 630 | $ 774 | good price |
| December | $ 687 | $ 883 | 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 Palermo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Palermo range from $476 to $1482. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $477 to $529), 1% at the maximum price (from $1429 to $1482). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Palermo flight
There are 17 companies that serve Chicago from Palermo airport: Spirit Airlines, United, TAP, Turkish Airlines, SAS, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, Swiss, Lufthansa, Ita Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, British Airways, Air France and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 9787 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Chicago->Palermo route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Palermo flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $54. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $60.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Palermo to Chicago departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $62. Conversely, departing from Palermo on a saturday may cost you an additional $87.
Top prices Chicago-Palermo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Palermo | 02-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 714 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Palermo | 07-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 667 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Palermo | 18-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 628 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Palermo | 09-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 710 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Palermo | 19-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 591 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Palermo | 01-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 684 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Palermo | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 612 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Palermo | 06-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 610 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Palermo | 16-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 615 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Palermo | 03-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 614 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Palermo 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 11 to 12 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-Palermo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Palermo, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 814 $, which is a saving of 45 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (248 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Palermo 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 620 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 627) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 634 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 673) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 801) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 690 $) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 816 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 910), 1 to 2 months ($ 916) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1081 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1118), 5 to 6 months ($ 1113) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 984 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 925 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 984) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 748), 7 to 8 months ($ 719) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 649 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 662), 4 to 5 months ($ 708) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 701 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 705), 3 to 4 months ($ 761) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 804 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 869) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Palermo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Chicago to Palermo: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 876 $587 to $1443 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 925 $628 to $1085 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 651 $591 to $710 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 715 $715 to $715 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 680 $610 to $873 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1052 $1052 to $1052 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1048 $975 to $1091 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1051 $1051 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 734 $614 to $852 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Palermo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!