Statistics on Chicago-Quito 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 Quito (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Quito from Chicago airport is $ 592 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 478 (in september) and $ 771 (in december), which is a saving of $ 114 or a surplus of $ 180 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $379 to $433 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Quito before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Quito plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 22879 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Quito from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 478, saving $ 114 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 592). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 771).
Flight Chicago-Quito: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 456 | $ 558 | good price |
| February | $ 447 | $ 501 | good price |
| March | $ 469 | $ 590 | fair price |
| April | $ 437 | $ 639 | fair price |
| May | $ 431 | $ 537 | good price |
| June | $ 512 | $ 648 | fair price |
| July | $ 518 | $ 661 | fair price |
| August | $ 476 | $ 605 | fair price |
| September | $ 403 | $ 478 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 433 | $ 527 | good price |
| November | $ 450 | $ 587 | fair price |
| December | $ 538 | $ 771 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 Quito
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Quito range from $270 to $973. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $271 to $325), 1% at the maximum price (from $919 to $973). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $379 to $433 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Quito flight
There are 11 companies that serve Chicago from Quito airport: Copa, Spirit Airlines, Avianca Brazil, United, Frontier Airlines, Aeromexico (aerm), latam airlines group, American Airlines, Delta, Avianca (scheduled) and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 22879 flights analyzed in previous years, Copa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the Chicago->Quito route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Quito 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 $36. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $48.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Quito to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $50. Conversely, departing from Quito on a friday may cost you an additional $44.
Top prices Chicago-Quito
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Quito | 10-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 459 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Quito | 12-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 391 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Quito | 15-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 407 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Quito | 13-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 451 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Quito | 17-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 392 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Quito | 19-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 380 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Quito | 06-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 384 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Quito | 07-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 438 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Quito | 02-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 380 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Quito | 15-04 to 23-04-2025 | $ 424 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Quito 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 9 to 10 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-Quito flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Quito, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 544 $, which is a saving of 48 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (220 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Quito 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 442 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 552), 1 to 2 months ($ 536), 3 to 4 months ($ 556), 4 to 5 months ($ 489), 5 to 6 months ($ 507), 6 to 7 months ($ 532), 8 to 9 months ($ 451) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 427 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 465), 5 to 6 months ($ 475), 6 to 7 months ($ 451) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 424 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 543), 2 to 3 months ($ 569), 5 to 6 months ($ 576), 6 to 7 months ($ 516), 7 to 8 months ($ 458) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 480 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 617), 2 to 3 months ($ 483), 3 to 4 months ($ 489) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 474 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 513), 2 to 3 months ($ 536), 4 to 5 months ($ 494), 5 to 6 months ($ 502), 7 to 8 months ($ 494) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 554 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 560) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 571 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 624), 2 to 3 months ($ 587), 5 to 6 months ($ 645) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 514 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 537), 3 to 4 months ($ 533) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 430 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 439), 3 to 4 months ($ 458), 4 to 5 months ($ 473) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 423 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 463), 3 to 4 months ($ 449), 4 to 5 months ($ 460), 5 to 6 months ($ 423) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 486 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 536), 2 to 3 months ($ 528), 3 to 4 months ($ 528), 4 to 5 months ($ 525), 5 to 6 months ($ 491) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 596 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 697), 1 to 2 months ($ 683), 2 to 3 months ($ 670), 3 to 4 months ($ 709), 4 to 5 months ($ 659), 5 to 6 months ($ 675), 6 to 7 months ($ 613) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Quito are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Chicago to Quito: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 490 $384 to $656 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 741 $486 to $1021 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 459 $380 to $529 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 440 $384 to $498 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 494 $380 to $596 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 424 $424 to $424 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 680 $543 to $817 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Quito. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!