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 $ 928 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 760 (in february) and $ 1326 (in july), which is a saving of $ 168 or a surplus of $ 398 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $705 to $759 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Montpellier before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Montpellier plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1442 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Montpellier from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 760, saving $ 168 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 928). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1326).
Flight Chicago-Montpellier: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 724 | $ 832 | good price |
| February | $ 709 | $ 760 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 711 | $ 864 | good price |
| April | $ 756 | $ 850 | good price |
| May | $ 844 | $ 975 | fair price |
| June | $ 1000 | $ 1130 | fair price |
| July | $ 1082 | $ 1326 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 837 | $ 983 | fair price |
| September | $ 734 | $ 806 | good price |
| October | $ 710 | $ 773 | good price |
| November | $ 708 | $ 782 | good price |
| December | $ 737 | $ 1045 | 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 $542 to $1464. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $597), 2% at the maximum price (from $1409 to $1464). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $705 to $759 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Montpellier flight
There are 6 companies that serve Chicago from Montpellier airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, Icelandair, TAP and SAS.
Data analysis:
Of the 1442 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% 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 $82. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $147.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Montpellier 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 $41. Conversely, departing from Montpellier on a friday may cost you an additional $102.
Top prices Chicago-Montpellier
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Montpellier | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 749 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 730 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 744 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 745 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 857 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montpellier | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 931 | 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 1 to 2 months 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 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 888 $, which is a saving of 40 $ 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 (75 $ 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 805 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 755 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 755 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 822) |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 858 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1113 $) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1254 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 946 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 783 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 753 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 739 $) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 914 $) |
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 sunday, you may end up paying $18 more.