Statistics on Chicago-Douala 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 Douala (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Douala from Chicago airport is $ 1296 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1015 (in april) and $ 1802 (in july), which is a saving of $ 282 or a surplus of $ 506 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1001 to $1054 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Douala before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Douala plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3185 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Douala from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1015, saving $ 282 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1296). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1802).
Flight Chicago-Douala: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1194 | $ 1372 | fair price |
| February | $ 966 | $ 1066 | good price |
| March | $ 892 | $ 1056 | good price |
| April | $ 889 | $ 1015 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1005 | $ 1178 | good price |
| June | $ 1581 | $ 1713 | high price |
| July | $ 1676 | $ 1802 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1382 | $ 1527 | fair price |
| September | $ 1067 | $ 1136 | good price |
| October | $ 998 | $ 1032 | good price |
| November | $ 1018 | $ 1063 | good price |
| December | $ 1345 | $ 1591 | 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 Douala
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Douala range from $790 to $1950. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $791 to $843), 2% at the maximum price (from $1897 to $1950). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1001 to $1054 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Douala flight
There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Douala airport: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, United, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Spirit Airlines, Delta, Air Canada and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 3185 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Chicago->Douala route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Douala flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $35. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $145.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Douala 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 $81. Conversely, departing from Douala on a thursday may cost you an additional $90.
Top prices Chicago-Douala
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Douala | 18-12 to 31-12-2024 | $ 2405 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1712 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Douala | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 2016 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 2010 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 1764 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 17-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 951 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 18-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 951 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 19-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 1072 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Douala | 20-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 913 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Yaounde | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 889 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Douala to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 3 to 4 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-Douala flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Douala, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1086 $, which is a saving of 210 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (98 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Douala 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 | - |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1056 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1023 $) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 997 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1621 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1644) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1732 $) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1403 $) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1041 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1106), 5 to 6 months ($ 1079) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 992 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1019), 6 to 7 months ($ 1008) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 992 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1059), 8 to 9 months ($ 1046) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Douala are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $23 more.
Chicago to Douala: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2360 $2313 to $2405 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1499 $913 to $2098 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Douala.