Statistics on Chicago-Zante 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 Zante (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Zante from Chicago airport is $ 1053 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 870 (in october) and $ 1248 (in july), which is a saving of $ 184 or a surplus of $ 196 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $888 to $943 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Zante before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Zante plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1110 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Zante from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 870, saving $ 184 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1053). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1248).
Flight Chicago-Zante: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1003 | $ 1163 | fair price |
| February | $ 869 | $ 931 | good price |
| March | $ 910 | $ 1015 | fair price |
| April | $ 799 | $ 907 | good price |
| May | $ 909 | $ 1014 | fair price |
| June | $ 1111 | $ 1237 | high price |
| July | $ 1035 | $ 1248 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 942 | $ 1096 | fair price |
| September | $ 799 | $ 895 | good price |
| October | $ 764 | $ 870 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 895 | $ 1018 | fair price |
| December | $ 1034 | $ 1242 | 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 Zante
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Zante range from $610 to $1553. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $611 to $666), 2% at the maximum price (from $1498 to $1553). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $888 to $943 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Zante flight
There are 6 companies that serve Chicago from Zante airport: Spirit Airlines, United, TAP, Swiss, Frontier Airlines and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 1110 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Chicago->Zante route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Zante flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $81. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $121.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Zante to Chicago departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $61. Conversely, departing from Zante on a friday may cost you an additional $83.
Top prices Chicago-Zante
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Zante | 07-09 to 14-09-2024 | $ 986 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Zante | 10-09 to 17-09-2024 | $ 826 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Zante | 12-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 770 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Zante | 01-10 to 07-10-2024 | $ 873 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Zante | 08-10 to 14-10-2024 | $ 738 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Zante | 09-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 767 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Athens | 05-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 535 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Athens | 03-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 537 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Athens | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 537 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Athens | 14-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 532 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Chicago - Zante to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Zante 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 Zante, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 998 $, which is a saving of 55 $ 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 (16 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Zante 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 | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1154 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1015 $) |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Zante are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $42. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $39 more.
Chicago to Zante: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | $ 798 $770 to $826 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 808 $738 to $873 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september and october are cheaper to travel to Zante. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!