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 $ 996 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 817 (in september) and $ 1234 (in december), which is a saving of $ 180 or a surplus of $ 238 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $664 to $719 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 2944 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 817, saving $ 180 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 996). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1234).

Flight Chicago-Galapagos Islands: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 740 $ 908 good price
February$ 711 $ 904 good price
March$ 932 $ 1198 high price
April$ 714 $ 865 good price
May$ 787 $ 935 fair price
June$ 843 $ 1035 fair price
July$ 837 $ 1030 fair price
August$ 881 $ 1007 fair price
September$ 687 $ 817 very good price
October$ 752 $ 995 fair price
November$ 788 $ 1020 fair price
December$ 950 $ 1234 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

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Galapagos Islands range from $552 to $1603. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $553 to $608), 1% at the maximum price (from $1548 to $1603). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $664 to $719 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Galapagos Islands flight

There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Galapagos Islands airport: Spirit Airlines, Avianca (scheduled), Frontier Airlines, latam airlines group, United, Copa, Allegiant Air and Aeromexico (aerm).

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Data analysis:

Of the 2944 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (49% of the time) on the Chicago->Galapagos Islands route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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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 $99. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $159.

Which day of the week to come back?

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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 $111. Conversely, departing from Galapagos Islands on a saturday may cost you an additional $133.

Top prices Chicago-Galapagos Islands

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Quito14-04 to 29-04-2025$ 409 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 583 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 564 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 811 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands15-05 to 22-05-2025$ 3057 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands16-05 to 23-05-2025$ 855 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands17-05 to 24-05-2025$ 888 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands18-05 to 25-05-2025$ 893 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands19-05 to 26-05-2025$ 866 
Chicago → Galapagos Islands04-12 to 12-12-2025$ 860 

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 6 to 7 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?

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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 932 $, which is a saving of 64 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance, you will pay the full price (261 $ 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: 804 $)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 808 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 893)
March

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1096 $)
April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 791 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 791)
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 808 $)
June

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 899 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 943)
July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 941 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 942)
August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 928 $)
September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 792 $)
October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 929 $)
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 934 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 954)
December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1026 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1137)

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->Galapagos Islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $39. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $59 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
May 2025$ 955
$564 to $3057		Find a flight
December 2025$ 860
$860 to $860		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to Galapagos Islands. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!

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