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

The average price to go to Montego Bay from Chicago airport is $ 584 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 422 (in september) and $ 735 (in march), which is a saving of $ 162 or a surplus of $ 151 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $420 to $472 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday 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 Montego Bay 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-Montego Bay plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Montego Bay 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 ($ 422, saving $ 162 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 584). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 735).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 421 $ 530 fair price
February$ 400 $ 538 fair price
March$ 478 $ 735 very high price
April$ 421 $ 604 fair price
May$ 427 $ 574 fair price
June$ 523 $ 685 high price
July$ 523 $ 670 high price
August$ 403 $ 541 fair price
September$ 337 $ 422 very good price
October$ 388 $ 504 good price
November$ 436 $ 581 fair price
December$ 459 $ 610 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 Montego Bay

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Montego Bay range from $210 to $1049. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $210 to $263), 1% at the maximum price (from $997 to $1049). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $420 to $472 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Montego Bay flight

There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Montego Bay airport: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Iberia, jetBlue, Air Canada and Copa.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, American Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Chicago->Montego Bay route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Montego Bay flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 258 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Montego Bay flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $37. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $32.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Montego Bay to Chicago departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $47. Conversely, departing from Montego Bay on a sunday may cost you an additional $32.


Top prices Chicago-Montego Bay

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Montego Bay07-12 to 14-12-2024$ 376 
Chicago → Montego Bay10-12 to 17-12-2024$ 322 
Chicago → Montego Bay02-01 to 09-01-2025$ 354 
Chicago → Montego Bay03-01 to 10-01-2025$ 355 
Chicago → Montego Bay04-01 to 11-01-2025$ 353 
Chicago → Montego Bay05-01 to 12-01-2025$ 375 
Chicago → Montego Bay15-01 to 19-01-2025$ 355 
Chicago → Montego Bay23-01 to 27-01-2025$ 343 
Chicago → Montego Bay04-02 to 11-02-2025$ 319 
Chicago → Montego Bay14-05 to 20-05-2025$ 354 


When to book your flight Chicago - Montego Bay 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 11 to 12 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-Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 474 $, which is a saving of 110 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (501 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Montego Bay 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: 375 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 476)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 376 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 529), 1 to 2 months ($ 468)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 567 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 639), 1 to 2 months ($ 570), 3 to 4 months ($ 619)

April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 461 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 465), 2 to 3 months ($ 509)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 479 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 513), 3 to 4 months ($ 489)

June

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 642 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 653), 1 to 2 months ($ 643), 4 to 5 months ($ 680), 5 to 6 months ($ 652), 9 to 10 months ($ 654)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 585 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 604), 5 to 6 months ($ 666), 6 to 7 months ($ 668)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 470 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 534), 2 to 3 months ($ 499)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 360 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 381), 3 to 4 months ($ 372)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 419 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 442), 3 to 4 months ($ 500)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 500 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 560), 2 to 3 months ($ 519)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 466 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 527), 2 to 3 months ($ 553)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Montego Bay are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $13 more.



Chicago to Montego Bay: 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$ 871
$788 to $920
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December 2024$ 707
$322 to $1266
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January 2025$ 571
$326 to $1134
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February 2025$ 529
$319 to $931
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March 2025$ 780
$441 to $1672
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April 2025$ 677
$451 to $1131
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May 2025$ 565
$354 to $791
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June 2025$ 791
$563 to $1216
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July 2025$ 503
$503 to $503
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August 2025$ 479
$451 to $501
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September 2025$ 486
$482 to $490
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October 2025$ 511
$459 to $615
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, february, may, july and august are cheaper to travel to Montego Bay. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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