Statistics on Chicago-Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam (from:Chicago)
The average price to go to Rotterdam from Chicago airport is $ 1069 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 830 (in february) and $ 1476 (in july),which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 407 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $675 to $731 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rotterdam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Chicago-Rotterdam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 18633 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rotterdam from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 830,saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1069). Conversely,july will be the most expensive ($ 1476).
Flight Chicago-Rotterdam:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 765 | $ 880 | good price |
| February | $ 756 | $ 830 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 767 | $ 979 | good price |
| April | $ 883 | $ 1125 | fair price |
| May | $ 853 | $ 1021 | good price |
| June | $ 1025 | $ 1145 | fair price |
| July | $ 1202 | $ 1476 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 835 | $ 1153 | fair price |
| September | $ 758 | $ 1082 | fair price |
| October | $ 805 | $ 1078 | fair price |
| November | $ 777 | $ 979 | good price |
| December | $ 787 | $ 1070 | 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 Rotterdam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Rotterdam range from $618 to $1631. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $619 to $675),1% at the maximum price (from $1574 to $1631). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $787 to $844 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Rotterdam flight
There are 4 companies that serve Chicago from Rotterdam airport:British Airways,Spirit Airlines,Frontier Airlines and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 18633 flights analyzed in previous years,British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (89% of the time) on the Chicago->Rotterdam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Chicago-Rotterdam 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 $85. On the other hand,departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $104.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Rotterdam 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 $102. Conversely,departing from Rotterdam on a friday may cost you an additional $234.
Top prices Chicago-Rotterdam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 05-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 1020 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 07-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 929 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 17-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 935 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 19-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 1092 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 23-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 1105 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 14-07 to 29-07-2025 | $ 956 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 17-07 to 28-07-2025 | $ 1028 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 18-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 638 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago →Rotterdam | 01-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 727 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Chicago - Rotterdam to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However,you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Rotterdam flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Rotterdam,it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 920 $,which is a saving of 149 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand,if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance,you will pay the full price (285 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Rotterdam 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:8 to 9 months before departure (average price:735 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 772),7 to 8 months ($ 746),9 to 10 months ($ 736) |
| February | Best time:8 to 9 months before departure (average price:726 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 780),7 to 8 months ($ 773),9 to 10 months ($ 736) |
| March | Best time:9 to 10 months before departure (average price:748 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 934),4 to 5 months ($ 908),8 to 9 months ($ 762),10 to 11 months ($ 796) |
| April | Best time:0 to 1 month before departure (average price:933 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 964) |
| May | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:922 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 938) |
| June | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1060 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1145),2 to 3 months ($ 1124) |
| July | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:1210 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1418),3 to 4 months ($ 1218),4 to 5 months ($ 1271),8 to 9 months ($ 1327) |
| August | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:836 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 946),2 to 3 months ($ 873),4 to 5 months ($ 897) |
| September | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:746 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 746),4 to 5 months ($ 747),5 to 6 months ($ 891) |
| October | Best time:5 to 6 months before departure (average price:749 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 765),4 to 5 months ($ 759),6 to 7 months ($ 812) |
| November | Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:739 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 964),4 to 5 months ($ 903),5 to 6 months ($ 774),7 to 8 months ($ 744) |
| December | Best time:6 to 7 months before departure (average price:760 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1012),5 to 6 months ($ 919),7 to 8 months ($ 768),8 to 9 months ($ 786) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Rotterdam are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a monday,you will save $29. Conversely,by buying it on a tuesday,you may end up paying $30 more.
Chicago to Rotterdam: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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | $ 1092 $915 to $1262 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 979 $952 to $1028 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 690 $690 to $690 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 638 $638 to $638 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 727 $727 to $727 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,june,july,august,september and october are cheaper to travel to Rotterdam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!