Statistics on Chicago-Galapagos Islands 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 Galapagos Islands (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Galapagos Islands from Chicago airport is $ 1005 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 824 (in september) and $ 1285 (in december), which is a saving of $ 182 or a surplus of $ 280 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $666 to $722 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Galapagos Islands before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Galapagos Islands plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2113 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Galapagos Islands from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 824, saving $ 182 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1005). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1285).
Flight Chicago-Galapagos Islands: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 773 | $ 947 | good price |
| February | $ 698 | $ 956 | fair price |
| March | $ 865 | $ 1084 | fair price |
| April | $ 683 | $ 839 | good price |
| May | $ 791 | $ 937 | good price |
| June | $ 848 | $ 1035 | fair price |
| July | $ 840 | $ 1023 | fair price |
| August | $ 849 | $ 1000 | fair price |
| September | $ 724 | $ 824 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 766 | $ 1018 | fair price |
| November | $ 915 | $ 1116 | fair price |
| December | $ 1010 | $ 1285 the most expensive | 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 Galapagos Islands
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Galapagos Islands range from $555 to $1553. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $555 to $611), 1% at the maximum price (from $1498 to $1553). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $666 to $722 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Galapagos Islands flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Galapagos Islands airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, latam airlines group, Copa, Allegiant Air and Aeromexico (aerm).
Data analysis:
Of the 2113 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (59% of the time) on the Chicago->Galapagos Islands route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Galapagos Islands 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 $108. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $136.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Galapagos Islands 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 $94. Conversely, departing from Galapagos Islands on a saturday may cost you an additional $91.
Top prices Chicago-Galapagos Islands
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 01-10 to 07-10-2024 | $ 706 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 05-10 to 11-10-2024 | $ 707 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 06-10 to 12-10-2024 | $ 1262 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 07-10 to 13-10-2024 | $ 860 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 08-10 to 14-10-2024 | $ 1247 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 01-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 568 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 24-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 737 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 607 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 23-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 1218 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Galapagos Islands | 01-04 to 08-04-2025 | $ 1061 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
When to book your flight Chicago - Galapagos Islands 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 4 to 5 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-Galapagos Islands 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 Galapagos Islands, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 892 $, which is a saving of 113 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (291 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Galapagos Islands 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 801 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 751 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 913) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 937 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 795) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 811 $) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 902 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 947) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 944 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 946) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 931 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 801 $) |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1034 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1074) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Galapagos Islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $65 more.
Chicago to Galapagos Islands: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 1033 $669 to $2625 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 568 $568 to $568 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 737 $737 to $737 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 607 $607 to $607 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1333 $1218 to $1447 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1211 $1061 to $1302 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, january and february are cheaper to travel to Galapagos Islands. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!