Statistics on Chicago-Botswana (Gaborone) 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 Botswana (Gaborone) (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Botswana (Gaborone) from Chicago airport is $ 1568 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1294 (in april) and $ 2329 (in december), which is a saving of $ 274 or a surplus of $ 762 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1193 to $1247 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 Botswana (Gaborone) 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-Botswana (Gaborone) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1262 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Botswana (Gaborone) 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1294, saving $ 274 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1568). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2329).

Flight Chicago-Botswana (Gaborone): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1556 $ 1758 fair price
February$ 1275 $ 1352 good price
March$ 1244 $ 1356 good price
April$ 1196 $ 1294 very good price
May$ 1314 $ 1397 good price
June$ 1559 $ 1665 fair price
July$ 1753 $ 1933 fair price
August$ 1469 $ 1634 fair price
September$ 1337 $ 1380 good price
October$ 1183 $ 1306 good price
November$ 1247 $ 1405 good price
December$ 1889 $ 2329 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 Botswana (Gaborone)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Botswana (Gaborone) range from $1083 to $2331. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1084 to $1138), 1% at the maximum price (from $2276 to $2331). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1355 to $1409 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Botswana flight

There are 4 companies that serve Chicago from Botswana (Gaborone) airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and United.

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Data analysis:

Of the 1262 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (55% of the time) on the Chicago->Botswana route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Botswana (Gaborone) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $111. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $177.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Botswana (Gaborone) 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 $120. Conversely, departing from Botswana (Gaborone) on a thursday may cost you an additional $101.

Top prices Chicago-Botswana (Gaborone)

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Gaborone07-05 to 14-05-2025$ 1185 
Chicago → Maun10-05 to 17-05-2025$ 2086 
Chicago → Maun11-05 to 18-05-2025$ 1842 
Chicago → Gaborone12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 2000 
Chicago → Maun13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 1957 
Chicago → Gaborone14-05 to 25-05-2025$ 1356 
Chicago → Gaborone01-07 to 08-07-2025$ 1731 

When to book your flight Chicago - Botswana (Gaborone) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 1 to 2 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-Botswana flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Botswana (Gaborone), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1469 $, which is a saving of 99 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 1 to 2 months in advance, you will pay the full price (-2 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Botswana (Gaborone) 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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Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1350 $)
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May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1356 $)
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Botswana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $73. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $116 more.

Chicago to Botswana (Gaborone): 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
May 2025$ 1488
$1185 to $2000		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1731
$1731 to $1731		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, july is cheaper to travel to Botswana (Gaborone). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!

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