Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kyiv (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Kyiv from Chicago airport is $ 844 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 585 (in april) and $ 1098 (in march), which is a saving of $ 260 or a surplus of $ 254 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a saturday 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 Kyiv 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-Kyiv plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1064 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kyiv 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 ($ 585, saving $ 260 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 844). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 1098).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1008 $ 1050 high price
February$ 722 $ 757 good price
March$ 633 $ 1098 very high price
April$ 541 $ 585 very good price
May$ 568 $ 710 good price
June$ 870 $ 1034 high price
July$ 879 $ 981 high price
August$ 794 $ 887 fair price
September$ 606 $ 644 good price
October$ 603 $ 636 good price
November$ 630 $ 848 fair price
December$ 770 $ 895 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 Kyiv

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Kyiv range from $474 to $1212. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1159 to $1212). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $527 to $580 (19% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Kyiv flight

There are 3 companies that serve Chicago from Kyiv airport: Turkish Airlines, LOT and United.

Data analysis:

Of the 1064 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (77% of the time) on the Chicago->Kyiv route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Kyiv 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 $50. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Kyiv to Chicago departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $63. Conversely, departing from Kyiv on a thursday may cost you an additional $81.



When to book your flight Chicago - Kyiv to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 2 to 3 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-Kyiv 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 Kyiv, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 637 $, which is a saving of 207 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (94 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Kyiv 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-
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 561 $)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 704 $)

June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 873 $)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 880 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 932)

August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 766 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 857)

September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 618 $)

October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 624 $)

November-
December-

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Kyiv are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $64. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $84 more.




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