Statistics on Montreal-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: Montreal)
The average price to go to Chicago from Montreal airport is $ 387 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 354 (in april) and $ 405 (in july), which is a saving of $ 33 or a surplus of $ 18 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $371 to $424 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chicago before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Chicago plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chicago from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 354, saving $ 33 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 387). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 405).
Flight Montreal-Chicago: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 371 | $ 398 | fair price |
| February | $ 314 | $ 382 | fair price |
| March | $ 308 | $ 376 | fair price |
| April | $ 292 | $ 354 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 323 | $ 385 | fair price |
| June | $ 325 | $ 405 | fair price |
| July | $ 350 | $ 405 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 347 | $ 397 | fair price |
| September | $ 327 | $ 369 | fair price |
| October | $ 332 | $ 372 | fair price |
| November | $ 327 | $ 399 | fair price |
| December | $ 344 | $ 388 | 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 Montreal to Chicago
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Chicago range from $159 to $688. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $159 to $212), 1% at the maximum price (from $635 to $688). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $371 to $424 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Chicago flight
There are 6 companies that serve Montreal from Chicago airport: Porter Airlines, Air Canada, United, WestJet, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Porter Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Montreal->Chicago route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Montreal-Chicago flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 65 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Chicago 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 $15. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $18.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chicago to Montreal departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $16. Conversely, departing from Chicago on a saturday may cost you an additional $18.
Top prices Montreal-Chicago
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Chicago | 05-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 292 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Montreal → Chicago | 08-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 280 | layover flight with Delta |
| Montreal → Chicago | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Chicago | 18-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 287 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Chicago | 20-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Chicago | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Chicago | 24-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Chicago | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 287 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Chicago | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Montreal → Chicago | 12-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 298 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
When to book your flight Montreal - 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 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 Montreal-Chicago flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Chicago, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 324 $, which is a saving of 63 $ 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 (109 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 295 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 379), 4 to 5 months ($ 379), 8 to 9 months ($ 397) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 251 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 270), 5 to 6 months ($ 359) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 271 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 319), 3 to 4 months ($ 298), 4 to 5 months ($ 373), 6 to 7 months ($ 351) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 254 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 291), 2 to 3 months ($ 274), 4 to 5 months ($ 286), 7 to 8 months ($ 353) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 321 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 323), 2 to 3 months ($ 346), 4 to 5 months ($ 328) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 332 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 345), 2 to 3 months ($ 355), 3 to 4 months ($ 358), 5 to 6 months ($ 377) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 357 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 378), 3 to 4 months ($ 377), 4 to 5 months ($ 385), 5 to 6 months ($ 367) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 359 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 363), 2 to 3 months ($ 371), 3 to 4 months ($ 374), 4 to 5 months ($ 394), 5 to 6 months ($ 375), 7 to 8 months ($ 376) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 302 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 319), 3 to 4 months ($ 323), 4 to 5 months ($ 333), 5 to 6 months ($ 365), 8 to 9 months ($ 359) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 320 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 340), 3 to 4 months ($ 334), 4 to 5 months ($ 347), 5 to 6 months ($ 349), 9 to 10 months ($ 370) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 315 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 327), 3 to 4 months ($ 332), 4 to 5 months ($ 390) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 347 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 350), 3 to 4 months ($ 356), 4 to 5 months ($ 378), 5 to 6 months ($ 379), 7 to 8 months ($ 385) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Chicago are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Montreal 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 | $ 486 $358 to $809 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 480 $280 to $867 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 400 $285 to $729 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 381 $281 to $480 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 381 $317 to $641 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 447 $317 to $536 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 513 $321 to $587 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 485 $334 to $642 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 488 $332 to $697 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 462 $324 to $882 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 479 $326 to $772 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 482 $368 to $536 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Chicago.