Statistics on Edinburgh-Chicago 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 Chicago (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Chicago from Edinburgh airport is $ 775 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 613 (in november) and $ 1165 (in august), which is a saving of $ 162 or a surplus of $ 391 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $574 to $626 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chicago before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Chicago plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chicago from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 613, saving $ 162 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 775). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1165).
Flight Edinburgh-Chicago: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 556 | $ 645 | good price |
| February | $ 546 | $ 613 | good price |
| March | $ 584 | $ 653 | good price |
| April | $ 610 | $ 704 | good price |
| May | $ 650 | $ 795 | good price |
| June | $ 707 | $ 881 | fair price |
| July | $ 852 | $ 1053 | high price |
| August | $ 954 | $ 1165 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 633 | $ 758 | good price |
| October | $ 606 | $ 676 | good price |
| November | $ 539 | $ 613 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 631 | $ 731 | 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 Edinburgh to Chicago
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago range from $416 to $1355. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $417 to $469), 1% at the maximum price (from $1303 to $1355). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $574 to $626 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Chicago flight
There are 14 companies that serve Edinburgh from Chicago airport: Ryanair, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, British Airways, EasyJet, United, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, SAS, jetBlue, Finnair, Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Chicago route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Chicago flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 402 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Chicago flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $73.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chicago to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $49. Conversely, departing from Chicago on a friday may cost you an additional $71.
Top prices Edinburgh-Chicago
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 14-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 486 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 15-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 543 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 542 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 17-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 538 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 22-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 541 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 03-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 549 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 07-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 541 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 18-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 536 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chicago | 01-04 to 08-04-2025 | $ 547 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Chicago 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 10 to 11 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 Edinburgh-Chicago 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 Edinburgh to Chicago, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 747 $, which is a saving of 28 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (106 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Chicago 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: 584 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 641), 2 to 3 months ($ 622), 3 to 4 months ($ 590), 5 to 6 months ($ 606), 6 to 7 months ($ 607) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 569 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 594), 2 to 3 months ($ 595), 3 to 4 months ($ 587), 4 to 5 months ($ 592), 6 to 7 months ($ 588), 7 to 8 months ($ 606) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 625), 4 to 5 months ($ 628), 5 to 6 months ($ 638), 6 to 7 months ($ 611), 7 to 8 months ($ 624), 9 to 10 months ($ 651) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 643 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 660), 2 to 3 months ($ 695), 3 to 4 months ($ 692), 6 to 7 months ($ 687), 7 to 8 months ($ 685) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 730 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 736), 6 to 7 months ($ 752), 8 to 9 months ($ 746), 9 to 10 months ($ 789), 10 to 11 months ($ 764) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 796 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 865), 6 to 7 months ($ 825), 7 to 8 months ($ 809), 8 to 9 months ($ 836), 9 to 10 months ($ 846), 11 to 12 months ($ 828) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 946 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 983), 2 to 3 months ($ 986), 8 to 9 months ($ 950), 9 to 10 months ($ 957), 11 to 12 months ($ 1030) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1015 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1016), 2 to 3 months ($ 1063), 3 to 4 months ($ 1109), 8 to 9 months ($ 1113), 9 to 10 months ($ 1143), 10 to 11 months ($ 1144) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 708), 3 to 4 months ($ 718), 4 to 5 months ($ 756), 9 to 10 months ($ 751) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 581 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 601), 3 to 4 months ($ 666) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 545 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 565), 3 to 4 months ($ 557), 4 to 5 months ($ 569), 5 to 6 months ($ 597) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 654 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 712), 2 to 3 months ($ 696), 4 to 5 months ($ 681), 5 to 6 months ($ 685), 6 to 7 months ($ 709) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Chicago are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Edinburgh to Chicago: 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 | $ 789 $789 to $789 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 809 $630 to $1164 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 667 $486 to $1129 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 580 $530 to $678 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 652 $556 to $739 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 692 $547 to $917 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 791 $579 to $1117 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 901 $671 to $1242 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1108 $760 to $1711 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1339 $1024 to $1611 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 728 $652 to $896 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1303 $664 to $3475 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, april and september are cheaper to travel to Chicago. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!