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

The average price to go to Abidjan from Chicago airport is $ 1191 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 937 (in april) and $ 1675 (in july), which is a saving of $ 255 or a surplus of $ 484 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $834 to $886 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday 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 Abidjan 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-Abidjan plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1862 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abidjan 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 ($ 937, saving $ 255 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1191). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1675).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1054 $ 1179 fair price
February$ 929 $ 1015 good price
March$ 870 $ 988 good price
April$ 801 $ 937 very good price
May$ 996 $ 1119 good price
June$ 1329 $ 1478 high price
July$ 1478 $ 1675 very high price
August$ 1300 $ 1456 high price
September$ 1030 $ 1115 good price
October$ 884 $ 946 good price
November$ 899 $ 1000 good price
December$ 1157 $ 1379 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 Abidjan

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Abidjan range from $729 to $1928. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $730 to $782), 1% at the maximum price (from $1876 to $1928). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1042 to $1094 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Abidjan flight

There are 9 companies that serve Chicago from Abidjan airport: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, United, Air France, Spirit Airlines, Delta, Brussels Airlines, jetBlue and Lufthansa.

Data analysis:

Of the 1862 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Abidjan route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Abidjan flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $79. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $93.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Abidjan 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 $89. Conversely, departing from Abidjan on a wednesday may cost you an additional $83.


Top prices Chicago-Abidjan

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Abidjan01-12 to 16-12-2024$ 1035 
Chicago → Abidjan02-12 to 16-12-2024$ 931 
Chicago → Abidjan16-12 to 30-12-2024$ 1734 
Chicago → Abidjan04-01 to 11-01-2025$ 1788 
Chicago → Abidjan05-01 to 12-01-2025$ 1725 
Chicago → Abidjan06-01 to 13-01-2025$ 1428 
Chicago → Abidjan07-01 to 14-01-2025$ 1528 
Chicago → Abidjan08-01 to 19-01-2025$ 1048 
Chicago → Abidjan15-01 to 29-01-2025$ 871 
Chicago → Abidjan01-06 to 29-06-2025$ 1433 


When to book your flight Chicago - Abidjan to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 3 to 4 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-Abidjan flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Abidjan, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1219 $, which is a saving of -28 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (84 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Abidjan 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: 1177 $)

February-
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 986 $)

April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 880 $)

May-
June-
July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1586 $)

August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1233 $)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1072 $)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 933 $)

November-
December-

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Abidjan are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $61. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $45 more.



Chicago to Abidjan: 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
December 2024$ 1582
$927 to $2419
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January 2025$ 1565
$871 to $2598
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June 2025$ 1433
$1433 to $1433
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Data analysis:

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



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