Statistics on Chicago-Ankara 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 Ankara (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Ankara from Chicago airport is $ 1092 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 895 (in february) and $ 1416 (in june), which is a saving of $ 197 or a surplus of $ 325 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $880 to $935 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 Ankara 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-Ankara plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 3887 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ankara 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 ($ 895, saving $ 197 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1092). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1416).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 826 $ 923 good price
February$ 825 $ 895 very good price
March$ 813 $ 940 good price
April$ 884 $ 1010 good price
May$ 953 $ 1080 fair price
June$ 1220 $ 1416 very high price
July$ 1293 $ 1414 high price
August$ 1082 $ 1258 fair price
September$ 894 $ 1005 good price
October$ 835 $ 952 good price
November$ 871 $ 1009 good price
December$ 905 $ 1197 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 Ankara

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Ankara range from $660 to $1704. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $660 to $715), 1% at the maximum price (from $1649 to $1704). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $880 to $935 (12% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Ankara flight

There are 13 companies that serve Chicago from Ankara airport: Spirit Airlines, United, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Frontier Airlines, SAS, Icelandair, LOT, Air Canada, TAP, Qatar Airways, Finnair and Swiss.

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Data analysis:

Of the 3887 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Chicago->Ankara route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Ankara 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 $69. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $70.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Ankara 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 $54. Conversely, departing from Ankara on a saturday may cost you an additional $76.

Top prices Chicago-Ankara

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Ankara05-04 to 17-04-2025$ 941 
Chicago → Ankara18-04 to 25-04-2025$ 1019 
Chicago → Ankara24-04 to 29-04-2025$ 930 
Chicago → Ankara01-05 to 13-05-2025$ 758 
Chicago → Ankara08-05 to 20-05-2025$ 773 
Chicago → Ankara14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 1015 
Chicago → Ankara18-05 to 25-05-2025$ 907 
Chicago → Ankara04-06 to 11-06-2025$ 1013 
Chicago → Ankara04-09 to 20-09-2025$ 932 
Chicago → Ankara16-11 to 30-11-2025$ 1014 

When to book your flight Chicago - Ankara 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-Ankara 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 Ankara, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1041 $, which is a saving of 51 $ 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 (180 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Ankara 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: 914 $)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 869 $)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 871 $)
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 991 $)
May-
June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1308 $)
July

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1363 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1410)
August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1169 $)
September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 968 $)
October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 861 $)
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 903 $)
December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1181 $)

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->Ankara are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $36. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $73 more.

Chicago to Ankara: 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$ 1020
$930 to $1188		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1076
$758 to $1284		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1120
$1013 to $1174		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1142
$1085 to $1198		Find a flight
September 2025$ 932
$932 to $932		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1014
$1014 to $1014		Find a flight

Data analysis:

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

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