Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ghana (Accra) (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Ghana (Accra) from Chicago airport is $ 1254 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 964 (in april) and $ 1763 (in december), which is a saving of $ 290 or a surplus of $ 509 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1058 to $1111 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 Ghana (Accra) 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-Ghana (Accra) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 16182 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ghana (Accra) 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 ($ 964, saving $ 290 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1254). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1763).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1132 $ 1287 fair price
February$ 972 $ 1030 good price
March$ 977 $ 1080 good price
April$ 832 $ 964 very good price
May$ 925 $ 1066 good price
June$ 1200 $ 1387 fair price
July$ 1405 $ 1589 high price
August$ 1393 $ 1634 high price
September$ 1009 $ 1138 good price
October$ 931 $ 1056 good price
November$ 960 $ 1051 good price
December$ 1289 $ 1763 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 Ghana (Accra)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Ghana (Accra) range from $688 to $1905. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $688 to $741), 1% at the maximum price (from $1852 to $1905). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1058 to $1111 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Ghana flight

There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Ghana (Accra) airport: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, United, British Airways, KLM, Air France, TAP, Qatar Airways, Spirit Airlines, Lufthansa, jetBlue and Air Canada.

Data analysis:

Of the 16182 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Chicago->Ghana route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Ghana (Accra) 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 $78. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $125.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Ghana (Accra) 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 $115. Conversely, departing from Ghana (Accra) on a friday may cost you an additional $247.


Top prices Chicago-Ghana (Accra)

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Accra02-02 to 09-02-2025$ 982 
Chicago → Accra05-02 to 15-02-2025$ 965 
Chicago → Accra06-02 to 12-02-2025$ 953 
Chicago → Accra12-02 to 21-02-2025$ 956 
Chicago → Accra19-03 to 23-03-2025$ 1000 
Chicago → Accra01-04 to 09-04-2025$ 990 
Chicago → Accra02-04 to 09-04-2025$ 981 
Chicago → Accra06-04 to 30-04-2025$ 992 
Chicago → Accra06-05 to 20-05-2025$ 983 
Chicago → Accra17-09 to 30-09-2025$ 990 


When to book your flight Chicago - Ghana (Accra) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Ghana flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Ghana (Accra), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1130 $, which is a saving of 124 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (127 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Ghana (Accra) 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: 987 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1187), 4 to 5 months ($ 1165), 5 to 6 months ($ 1181)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 984 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1023)

March

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 975 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1019), 3 to 4 months ($ 1010), 4 to 5 months ($ 1013), 5 to 6 months ($ 1038)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 948 $)

May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1030 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1036), 2 to 3 months ($ 1051)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1272 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1290)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1346 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1589), 3 to 4 months ($ 1423), 5 to 6 months ($ 1484)

August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1328 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1613), 3 to 4 months ($ 1537), 4 to 5 months ($ 1350)

September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 974 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1124), 2 to 3 months ($ 1083), 3 to 4 months ($ 1032), 4 to 5 months ($ 1053), 6 to 7 months ($ 1122)

October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 881 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1048), 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 3 to 4 months ($ 957), 4 to 5 months ($ 899), 5 to 6 months ($ 887), 7 to 8 months ($ 1011)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 792 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1044), 3 to 4 months ($ 1003), 4 to 5 months ($ 1004)

December

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1420 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1666), 6 to 7 months ($ 1479), 8 to 9 months ($ 1471)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Ghana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $21 more.



Chicago to Ghana (Accra): 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
November 2024$ 1592
$1547 to $1632
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December 2024$ 1467
$1057 to $2514
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January 2025$ 1619
$1025 to $2251
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February 2025$ 970
$953 to $1013
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March 2025$ 1003
$1000 to $1005
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April 2025$ 1009
$981 to $1072
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May 2025$ 1138
$983 to $1296
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June 2025$ 1310
$1297 to $1345
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July 2025$ 1379
$1349 to $1409
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August 2025$ 1328
$1328 to $1328
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September 2025$ 1009
$990 to $1028
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, february, march, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Ghana (Accra). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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