Statistics on Chicago-Zimbabwe (Harare) 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 Zimbabwe (Harare) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Zimbabwe (Harare) from Chicago airport is $ 1576 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1382 (in february) and $ 1952 (in december), which is a saving of $ 194 or a surplus of $ 377 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1409 to $1464 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zimbabwe (Harare) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Zimbabwe (Harare) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2176 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zimbabwe (Harare) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1382, saving $ 194 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1576). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1952).
Flight Chicago-Zimbabwe (Harare): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1409 | $ 1603 | fair price |
| February | $ 1275 | $ 1382 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1314 | $ 1429 | good price |
| April | $ 1323 | $ 1399 | good price |
| May | $ 1296 | $ 1431 | good price |
| June | $ 1643 | $ 1737 | fair price |
| July | $ 1765 | $ 1881 | high price |
| August | $ 1576 | $ 1729 | fair price |
| September | $ 1373 | $ 1431 | good price |
| October | $ 1394 | $ 1449 | good price |
| November | $ 1384 | $ 1483 | good price |
| December | $ 1663 | $ 1952 the most expensive | very high 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 Zimbabwe (Harare)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Zimbabwe (Harare) range from $1083 to $2222. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1084 to $1138), 1% at the maximum price (from $2168 to $2222). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1409 to $1464 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Zimbabwe flight
There are 9 companies that serve Chicago from Zimbabwe (Harare) airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Etihad Airways, United, jetBlue, IndiGo and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 2176 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Chicago->Zimbabwe route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Zimbabwe (Harare) 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 $67. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $107.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zimbabwe (Harare) to Chicago 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 $66. Conversely, departing from Zimbabwe (Harare) on a thursday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Chicago-Zimbabwe (Harare)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Harare | 01-04 to 08-04-2025 | $ 1871 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Harare | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 1257 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Harare | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 1343 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Harare | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1866 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Harare | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 1819 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Harare | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1812 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Harare | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1808 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Harare | 02-07 to 13-07-2025 | $ 1756 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Harare | 01-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 1380 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Harare | 17-12 to 30-12-2025 | $ 1565 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Zimbabwe (Harare) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 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-Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe (Harare), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1551 $, which is a saving of 25 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (67 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Zimbabwe (Harare) 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1319 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1400 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1392 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1401 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1723 $) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1715 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1390 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1423) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1407 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1471 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1939 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Zimbabwe are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $29. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $29 more.
Chicago to Zimbabwe (Harare): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 1526 $1237 to $1866 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1756 $1756 to $1756 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1380 $1380 to $1380 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1565 $1565 to $1565 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, september and december are cheaper to travel to Zimbabwe (Harare). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!