Statistics on Chicago-Bahamas (Nassau) 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 the Bahamas (Nassau) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to the Bahamas (Nassau) from Chicago airport is $ 565 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 424 (in september) and $ 936 (in march), which is a saving of $ 142 or a surplus of $ 371 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $424 to $477 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to the Bahamas (Nassau) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Bahamas (Nassau) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 37738 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Bahamas (Nassau) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 424, saving $ 142 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 565). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 936).
Flight Chicago-Bahamas (Nassau): when is the best time to go for the best price?
Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
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January | $ 437 | $ 576 | good price |
February | $ 415 | $ 542 | good price |
March | $ 573 | $ 936 the most expensive | very high price |
April | $ 493 | $ 678 | fair price |
May | $ 387 | $ 462 | good price |
June | $ 435 | $ 516 | good price |
July | $ 427 | $ 510 | good price |
August | $ 410 | $ 468 | good price |
September | $ 364 | $ 424 the cheapest | very good price |
October | $ 400 | $ 447 | good price |
November | $ 424 | $ 579 | good price |
December | $ 485 | $ 643 | 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 the Bahamas (Nassau)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Bahamas (Nassau) range from $212 to $1005. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $212 to $265), 1% at the maximum price (from $953 to $1005). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $424 to $477 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Bahamas flight
There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Bahamas (Nassau) airport: United, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, Air Canada, Delta and Allegiant Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 37738 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Chicago->Bahamas route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Bahamas (Nassau) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 436 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Bahamas (Nassau) 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 $92. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $86.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bahamas (Nassau) 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 $88. Conversely, departing from Bahamas (Nassau) on a saturday may cost you an additional $106.
Top prices Chicago-Bahamas (Nassau)
Round trip | Dates | Price | |
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Chicago → Nassau | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 459 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
Chicago → Nassau | 10-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 415 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
Chicago → Nassau | 11-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 438 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
Chicago → Nassau | 12-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 445 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
Chicago → Nassau | 18-12 to 24-12-2024 | $ 455 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
Chicago → Nassau | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 461 | direct flight with United |
Chicago → Nassau | 15-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 452 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
Chicago → Nassau | 06-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 459 | direct flight with United |
Chicago → Nassau | 07-04 to 11-04-2025 | $ 459 | direct flight with United |
Chicago → Nassau | 17-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 448 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Bahamas (Nassau) 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 11 to 12 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-Bahamas flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to the Bahamas (Nassau), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 510 $, which is a saving of 55 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (662 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to the Bahamas (Nassau) 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? |
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January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 479 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 554), 2 to 3 months ($ 521) |
February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 473 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 520), 1 to 2 months ($ 481), 3 to 4 months ($ 515) |
March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 864), 2 to 3 months ($ 906), 3 to 4 months ($ 906) |
April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 634), 2 to 3 months ($ 678) |
May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 416 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 440), 3 to 4 months ($ 448) |
June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 462 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 499), 2 to 3 months ($ 480) |
July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 487), 2 to 3 months ($ 504) |
August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 415 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 466), 2 to 3 months ($ 452) |
September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 379 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 386), 3 to 4 months ($ 419) |
October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 396 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 409), 3 to 4 months ($ 398) |
November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 507 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 573), 2 to 3 months ($ 529), 3 to 4 months ($ 524) |
December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 523 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 573), 2 to 3 months ($ 573) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Bahamas are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Chicago to the Bahamas (Nassau): 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 | |
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November 2024 | $ 662 $578 to $744 | high price | Find a flight |
December 2024 | $ 601 $412 to $1026 | very good price | Find a flight |
January 2025 | $ 535 $419 to $722 | very good price | Find a flight |
February 2025 | $ 542 $425 to $867 | fair price | Find a flight |
March 2025 | $ 934 $459 to $1934 | fair price | Find a flight |
April 2025 | $ 868 $459 to $1346 | very high price | Find a flight |
May 2025 | $ 496 $448 to $597 | high price | Find a flight |
June 2025 | $ 608 $525 to $701 | high price | Find a flight |
July 2025 | $ 505 $484 to $551 | very good price | Find a flight |
August 2025 | $ 547 $528 to $566 | high price | Find a flight |
September 2025 | $ 499 $499 to $499 | high price | Find a flight |
October 2025 | $ 992 $992 to $992 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january and july are cheaper to travel to the Bahamas (Nassau). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!