Statistics on Chicago-Florence 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 Florence (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Florence from Chicago airport is $ 961 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 742 (in february) and $ 1288 (in june), which is a saving of $ 219 or a surplus of $ 328 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $715 to $770 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Florence before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Florence plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 28130 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Florence from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 742, saving $ 219 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 961). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1288).
Flight Chicago-Florence: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 693 | $ 808 | good price |
| February | $ 672 | $ 742 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 770 | $ 890 | good price |
| April | $ 703 | $ 824 | good price |
| May | $ 795 | $ 954 | fair price |
| June | $ 1109 | $ 1288 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1110 | $ 1283 | high price |
| August | $ 932 | $ 1081 | fair price |
| September | $ 758 | $ 925 | fair price |
| October | $ 712 | $ 845 | good price |
| November | $ 716 | $ 857 | good price |
| December | $ 773 | $ 1028 | fair 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 Florence
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Florence range from $495 to $1704. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $495 to $550), 1% at the maximum price (from $1649 to $1704). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $770 to $825 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Florence flight
There are 16 companies that serve Chicago from Florence airport: SAS, Spirit Airlines, TAP, Icelandair, Swiss, United, Ita Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Finnair, jetBlue and Porter Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 28130 flights analyzed in previous years, SAS was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Chicago->Florence route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Florence 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 $72. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Florence 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 $57. Conversely, departing from Florence on a saturday may cost you an additional $79.
Top prices Chicago-Florence
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Florence | 04-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 479 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 23-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 543 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 24-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 450 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 05-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 523 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 06-09 to 13-09-2025 | $ 573 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 07-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 448 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 13-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 541 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 21-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 498 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 02-10 to 12-10-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Florence | 13-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 569 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Chicago - Florence 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 7 to 8 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-Florence flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Florence, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 910 $, which is a saving of 51 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (110 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Florence 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 729 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 763) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 686 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 741), 2 to 3 months ($ 707), 4 to 5 months ($ 698) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 860), 2 to 3 months ($ 855), 3 to 4 months ($ 872), 6 to 7 months ($ 877) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 672 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 765), 4 to 5 months ($ 769), 7 to 8 months ($ 820), 8 to 9 months ($ 755) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 830 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 923), 2 to 3 months ($ 923), 3 to 4 months ($ 887), 4 to 5 months ($ 894), 5 to 6 months ($ 934), 8 to 9 months ($ 947) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1223 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1238), 3 to 4 months ($ 1264), 4 to 5 months ($ 1275), 10 to 11 months ($ 1251) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1206 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1262), 4 to 5 months ($ 1253), 5 to 6 months ($ 1254), 6 to 7 months ($ 1246) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 992 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1009), 4 to 5 months ($ 1037), 6 to 7 months ($ 1063), 7 to 8 months ($ 1053), 8 to 9 months ($ 1066), 10 to 11 months ($ 1077) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 817 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 919), 2 to 3 months ($ 858), 3 to 4 months ($ 865), 4 to 5 months ($ 917), 5 to 6 months ($ 910), 6 to 7 months ($ 901), 7 to 8 months ($ 854), 9 to 10 months ($ 902) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 772 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 785), 2 to 3 months ($ 802), 4 to 5 months ($ 798), 5 to 6 months ($ 773), 6 to 7 months ($ 838), 7 to 8 months ($ 814), 8 to 9 months ($ 826), 9 to 10 months ($ 805), 10 to 11 months ($ 787) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 764 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 779), 3 to 4 months ($ 806), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 820) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 971 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 982), 3 to 4 months ($ 1015), 9 to 10 months ($ 972) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Florence are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $7 more.
Chicago to Florence: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 949 $629 to $2007 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 782 $479 to $1164 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 999 $773 to $1256 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 968 $893 to $1152 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 807 $450 to $1097 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 679 $448 to $950 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 734 $569 to $877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 674 $587 to $857 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 752 $752 to $752 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 644 $595 to $696 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 670 $644 to $754 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 639 $596 to $742 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Florence. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!