Statistics on Chicago-Barcelona 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 Barcelona (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Barcelona from Chicago airport is $ 847 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 517 (in february) and $ 1359 (in june), which is a saving of $ 330 or a surplus of $ 513 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $580 to $633 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Barcelona before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Barcelona plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60760 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Barcelona from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 517, saving $ 330 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 847). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1359).
Flight Chicago-Barcelona: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 471 | $ 530 | good price |
| February | $ 463 | $ 517 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 527 | $ 634 | good price |
| April | $ 605 | $ 756 | good price |
| May | $ 803 | $ 1097 | high price |
| June | $ 1102 | $ 1359 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1047 | $ 1284 | high price |
| August | $ 776 | $ 976 | fair price |
| September | $ 754 | $ 958 | fair price |
| October | $ 614 | $ 799 | good price |
| November | $ 477 | $ 552 | good price |
| December | $ 569 | $ 695 | good 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 Barcelona
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Barcelona range from $316 to $1528. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $1476 to $1528). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $580 to $633 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Barcelona flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Barcelona airport: Iberia, TAP, British Airways, Finnair, SAS, United, American Airlines, Air Canada, Icelandair, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 60760 flights analyzed in previous years, Iberia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Chicago->Barcelona route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Barcelona flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 569 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Barcelona 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 $77.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Barcelona to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $79. Conversely, departing from Barcelona on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Chicago-Barcelona
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Barcelona | 01-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 381 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 348 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 12-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 370 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 15-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 364 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 07-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 396 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 12-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 370 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 14-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 397 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 387 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 23-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 404 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 09-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 403 | layover flight with TAP |
When to book your flight Chicago - Barcelona to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 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-Barcelona flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Barcelona, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 740 $, which is a saving of 107 $ 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 (247 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Barcelona 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 484 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 518), 5 to 6 months ($ 485), 6 to 7 months ($ 493), 7 to 8 months ($ 520), 10 to 11 months ($ 524) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 504), 3 to 4 months ($ 480), 4 to 5 months ($ 496), 6 to 7 months ($ 461), 7 to 8 months ($ 470) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 574 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 630), 2 to 3 months ($ 623), 5 to 6 months ($ 598), 7 to 8 months ($ 587), 8 to 9 months ($ 588), 9 to 10 months ($ 591) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 645 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 698), 7 to 8 months ($ 690), 8 to 9 months ($ 696), 9 to 10 months ($ 677), 10 to 11 months ($ 655), 11 to 12 months ($ 686) |
| May | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1023), 3 to 4 months ($ 951), 4 to 5 months ($ 1036), 5 to 6 months ($ 1076), 6 to 7 months ($ 1071), 7 to 8 months ($ 987), 8 to 9 months ($ 908), 9 to 10 months ($ 888), 10 to 11 months ($ 906) |
| June | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 951 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1231), 5 to 6 months ($ 1288), 6 to 7 months ($ 1314), 7 to 8 months ($ 1272), 8 to 9 months ($ 1203), 9 to 10 months ($ 1222), 10 to 11 months ($ 1190) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 954 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1261), 5 to 6 months ($ 1134), 6 to 7 months ($ 1217), 7 to 8 months ($ 1236), 8 to 9 months ($ 1195), 9 to 10 months ($ 1159), 10 to 11 months ($ 1246) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 877), 6 to 7 months ($ 947), 7 to 8 months ($ 926), 8 to 9 months ($ 891), 9 to 10 months ($ 867), 10 to 11 months ($ 864) |
| September | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 709 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 936), 2 to 3 months ($ 936), 6 to 7 months ($ 915), 7 to 8 months ($ 820), 8 to 9 months ($ 861), 9 to 10 months ($ 875), 10 to 11 months ($ 776) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 710 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 749), 3 to 4 months ($ 756), 4 to 5 months ($ 781), 6 to 7 months ($ 782), 7 to 8 months ($ 759), 9 to 10 months ($ 711), 10 to 11 months ($ 783) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 502 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 516), 3 to 4 months ($ 526), 4 to 5 months ($ 532), 8 to 9 months ($ 526), 9 to 10 months ($ 509) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 676), 2 to 3 months ($ 674), 3 to 4 months ($ 675), 5 to 6 months ($ 663), 6 to 7 months ($ 663), 9 to 10 months ($ 662), 10 to 11 months ($ 672) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Barcelona are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $30 more.
Chicago to Barcelona: 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 | $ 1094 $890 to $1305 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 773 $348 to $1325 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 517 $364 to $838 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 471 $370 to $583 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 523 $419 to $616 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 653 $487 to $1068 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 704 $459 to $1139 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1155 $753 to $1635 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 991 $749 to $1312 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 782 $562 to $1058 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1043 $611 to $1355 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 700 $403 to $1225 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Barcelona. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!