Cheap Flights from ORD to DRS: When to Fly from Chicago to Dresden

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to DRS are

• January 1st to April 1st
• September 10th to December 16th (except the week of September 17th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORD to DRS is late February and early March. Prices can be as high as $1757 for Saturday flights during late May to early June, or as low as $978 for Wednesday flights around late February and early March.

 

When to Fly to Dresden

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Dresden (DRS) will usually cost between $988 to $1732 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late February and early March with an average ticket price of $1051. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late May to early June, with an average price of $1600. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $549 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1204 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to DRS flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORD to DRS route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORD to DRS flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.17, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to DRS, and Monday the cheapest day to fly back into ORD. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $158 (12%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1180. Return trip prices are from the DRS to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to DRS can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 9 hour 2 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ORD to DRS while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking ORD to DRS

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from ORD to DRS — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to DRS? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Delta, KLM, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, Tap Air Portugal, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Dresden Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4474 miles or 7200 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to DRS?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to DRS flight is about 9 hour 2 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Dresden?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 14 available flights from ORD to DRS.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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