Statistics on Chicago-Montpellier 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 Montpellier (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Montpellier from Chicago airport is $ 938 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 735 (in february) and $ 1353 (in july), which is a saving of $ 203 or a surplus of $ 415 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $722 to $777 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Montpellier before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Montpellier plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1072 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Montpellier from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 735, saving $ 203 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 938). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1353).
Flight Chicago-Montpellier: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 784 | $ 906 | good price |
| February | $ 694 | $ 735 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 672 | $ 877 | good price |
| April | $ 702 | $ 796 | good price |
| May | $ 861 | $ 992 | fair price |
| June | $ 1020 | $ 1150 | high price |
| July | $ 1098 | $ 1353 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 857 | $ 991 | fair price |
| September | $ 756 | $ 826 | good price |
| October | $ 727 | $ 794 | good price |
| November | $ 715 | $ 798 | good price |
| December | $ 710 | $ 1029 | 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 Montpellier
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Montpellier range from $555 to $1553. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $555 to $611), 1% at the maximum price (from $1498 to $1553). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $722 to $777 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Montpellier flight
There are 6 companies that serve Chicago from Montpellier airport: Spirit Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines, TAP, Icelandair and SAS.
Data analysis:
Of the 1072 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Chicago->Montpellier route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Montpellier 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 $85. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $154.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Montpellier 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 $63. Conversely, departing from Montpellier on a friday may cost you an additional $91.
Top prices Chicago-Montpellier
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Montpellier | 18-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 764 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 19-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 724 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 20-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 708 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 01-10 to 07-10-2024 | $ 552 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 09-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 745 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Montpellier to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 0 to 1 month in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 2 to 3 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-Montpellier 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 Montpellier, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 926 $, which is a saving of 12 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (97 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Montpellier 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 878 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1140 $) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1284 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 968 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 809 $) |
| October | - |
| 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->Montpellier are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $71. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $39 more.
Chicago to Montpellier: 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 | $ 732 $708 to $764 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 697 $552 to $757 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september and october are cheaper to travel to Montpellier. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!