Statistics on Chicago-Cardiff 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 Cardiff (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Cardiff from Chicago airport is $ 905 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 737 (in october) and $ 1194 (in july), which is a saving of $ 169 or a surplus of $ 289 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $682 to $735 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cardiff before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Cardiff plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1623 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cardiff from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 737, saving $ 169 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 905). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1194).
Flight Chicago-Cardiff: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 675 | $ 758 | good price |
| February | $ 675 | $ 821 | good price |
| March | $ 821 | $ 957 | fair price |
| April | $ 704 | $ 796 | good price |
| May | $ 808 | $ 919 | fair price |
| June | $ 1031 | $ 1175 | high price |
| July | $ 1117 | $ 1194 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 793 | $ 918 | fair price |
| September | $ 701 | $ 827 | good price |
| October | $ 673 | $ 737 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 701 | $ 764 | good price |
| December | $ 772 | $ 998 | 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 Cardiff
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Cardiff range from $524 to $1469. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $525 to $577), 2% at the maximum price (from $1416 to $1469). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $682 to $735 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Cardiff flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Cardiff airport: KLM, Spirit Airlines, United, Delta, Air France, Frontier Airlines and TAP.
Data analysis:
Of the 1623 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (33% of the time) on the Chicago->Cardiff route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Cardiff 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 $81. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $119.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cardiff to Chicago 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 $81. Conversely, departing from Cardiff on a friday may cost you an additional $114.
Top prices Chicago-Cardiff
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Cardiff | 10-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 1117 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Cardiff | 20-12 to 26-12-2024 | $ 2042 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Cardiff | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1244 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Cardiff | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 1346 | layover flight with Virgin Atlantic |
| Chicago → Cardiff | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 1125 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Cardiff | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 1286 | layover flight with KLM |
| Chicago → Cardiff | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 1091 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Chicago → Cardiff | 13-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 1078 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Chicago - Cardiff 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-Cardiff 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 Cardiff, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 900 $, which is a saving of 5 $ 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 (57 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Cardiff 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 902 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1089 $) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 870 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 810) |
| October | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 713 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Cardiff are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Chicago to Cardiff: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1520 $1038 to $2042 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1181 $1078 to $1346 | 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 Cardiff.