Are direct flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can often be more budget-friendly, especially for longer distances. Weigh the cost savings against the added travel duration and potential for delays.

Can flexible travel dates help on Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons usually results in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram flights?

Always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram cover a substantial distance of 14,195 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you can expect a comprehensive travel experience, often involving multiple connections and a significant amount of time in transit.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram, fares typically range from $721–$1195, with a median of $832. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking. New deals for this route show up several times a week, offering regular opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $505. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $594, and March presents another economical option with a median of $602. These months represent the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Regarding direct flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning you should anticipate connecting flights. The typical number of connections for these itineraries is 2.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 30h 40m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of at least one stopover, often more, to reach Thiruvananthapuram from Chicago.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Regular price: $1,113 - $1,986

Prices for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $1113 and $1986. The current lowest deal is $949 via Kayak for travel from Jan 18-Jan 28.

now $949

Low $1,113

High $1,986

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram is May, with a median price of $505. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1271. Prices are generally lower from March to May.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $505

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,271

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Etihad Airways

Air India Limited

Ethiopian Airlines

IndiGo

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Etihad Airways

$1,532

$1,124

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Qatar Airways

$1,318

$1,416

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Qatar Airways

$1,290

$1,416

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Qatar Airways

$1,293

$1,448

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Etihad Airways

$1,309

$1,031

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Etihad Airways

$1,286

$1,071

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,618 → $1,109

31%

13 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 11

$1,617 → $1,118

31%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$1,627 → $1,128

31%

14 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 11

$1,615 → $1,118

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago - Thiruvananthapuram route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram, with a median price of $505.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 30h 40m.

Flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram typically take 30h 40m, with 2 stopovers being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, with no direct flights available from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers the most deals.

Etihad Airways has 70 deals, more than any other airline on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram appear regularly, so check often.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,004

Thiruvananthapuram main airports to arrive at

Trivandrum International (TRV)

Cheapest

Trivandrum International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,015

Airports nearby Thiruvananthapuram used as alternative

Cochin International (COK)

Cheapest

Cochin International is a major international hub offering extensive global and domestic connectivity, including all cabin classes.

📍 ~200 km from Thiruvananthapuram (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$842

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Thiruvananthapuram

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Oct 15

Thiruvananthapuram, India

90% AI deal score

$5,571

$4,234

Save $1,337

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, India

90% AI deal score

$5,839

$4,237

Save $1,602

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 07

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,545

$4,109

Save $1,436

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Feb 20

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,497

$4,281

Save $1,216

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,707

$4,353

Save $1,354

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,656

$4,353

Save $1,303

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,724

$4,353

Save $1,371

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,672

$4,353

Save $1,319

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,656

$4,362

Save $1,294

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,656

$4,379

Save $1,277

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Sep 22

Thiruvananthapuram, India

89% AI deal score

$5,764

$4,379

Save $1,385

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Feb 01

Thiruvananthapuram, India

88% AI deal score

$5,083

$4,246

Save $837

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thiruvananthapuram

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, but there isn't a single universal rule. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you decide when to purchase. Mid-week bookings sometimes offer slight advantages.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare could be significant. It's worth checking if alternative departure or arrival points are feasible for your trip.

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Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Regular price: $1,113 - $1,986

Prices for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $1113 and $1986. The current lowest deal is $949 via Kayak for travel from Jan 18-Jan 28.

now $949

Low $1,113

High $1,986

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

May

Cheapest

Flights from $505

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,271

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Etihad Airways

Air India Limited

Ethiopian Airlines

IndiGo

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Etihad Airways

$1,532

$1,124

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Qatar Airways

$1,318

$1,416

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Qatar Airways

$1,290

$1,416

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Qatar Airways

$1,293

$1,448

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Etihad Airways

$1,309

$1,031

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago (ORD) - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)

Etihad Airways

$1,286

$1,071

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,618 → $1,109

31%

13 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 11

$1,617 → $1,118

31%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$1,627 → $1,128

31%

14 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 11

$1,615 → $1,118

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago - Thiruvananthapuram route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram, with a median price of $505.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 30h 40m.

Flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram typically take 30h 40m, with 2 stopovers being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, with no direct flights available from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers the most deals.

Etihad Airways has 70 deals, more than any other airline on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram appear regularly, so check often.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,004

Thiruvananthapuram main airports to arrive at

Trivandrum International (TRV)

Cheapest

Trivandrum International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,015

Airports nearby Thiruvananthapuram used as alternative

Cochin International (COK)

Cheapest

Cochin International is a major international hub offering extensive global and domestic connectivity, including all cabin classes.

Thiruvananthapuram, India

88% AI deal score

$5,083

$4,246

Save $837

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thiruvananthapuram

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Direct flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago - Thiruvananthapuram route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 30h 40m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Etihad Airways offers the most deals.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Thiruvananthapuram main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Thiruvananthapuram used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Thiruvananthapuram

Best Elite deals to Thiruvananthapuram

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thiruvananthapuram

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram?

When should I book flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram?

Are direct flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram flights?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Thiruvananthapuram from other cities

Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Direct flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram

Chicago - Thiruvananthapuram route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 30h 40m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Etihad Airways offers the most deals.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Thiruvananthapuram main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Thiruvananthapuram used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Thiruvananthapuram

Best Elite deals to Thiruvananthapuram

Oct 15

Sep 22

Oct 07

Feb 20

Sep 22

Sep 22

Sep 22

Sep 22

Sep 22

Sep 22

Sep 22

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Thiruvananthapuram

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram?

When should I book flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Chicago to Thiruvananthapuram?