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

The average price to go to Antananarivo from Chicago airport is $ 1748 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1494 (in october) and $ 2244 (in august), which is a saving of $ 254 or a surplus of $ 497 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1217 to $1270 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a friday 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 Antananarivo 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-Antananarivo plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1803 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Antananarivo 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 october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1494, saving $ 254 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1748). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 2244).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1537 $ 1689 fair price
February$ 1406 $ 1560 good price
March$ 1332 $ 1520 good price
April$ 1338 $ 1528 good price
May$ 1343 $ 1526 good price
June$ 1851 $ 2036 fair price
July$ 2074 $ 2220 high price
August$ 1801 $ 2244 very high price
September$ 1443 $ 1596 good price
October$ 1346 $ 1494 very good price
November$ 1381 $ 1597 good price
December$ 1696 $ 1955 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 Antananarivo

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Antananarivo range from $1111 to $2275. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1111 to $1164), 1% at the maximum price (from $2222 to $2275). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1534 to $1587 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Antananarivo flight

There are 5 companies that serve Chicago from Antananarivo airport: Ethiopian Airlines, United, Kenya Airways, Air France and Spirit Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 1803 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Chicago->Antananarivo route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Antananarivo 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 $143. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $162.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Antananarivo to Chicago departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $59. Conversely, departing from Antananarivo on a tuesday may cost you an additional $123.


Top prices Chicago-Antananarivo

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Antananarivo01-12 to 08-12-2024$ 1653 
Chicago → Antananarivo22-12 to 26-12-2024$ 2556 
Chicago → Antananarivo01-01 to 08-01-2025$ 2502 
Chicago → Antananarivo02-01 to 09-01-2025$ 2239 
Chicago → Antananarivo03-01 to 10-01-2025$ 2160 
Chicago → Antananarivo20-01 to 30-01-2025$ 1451 
Chicago → Antananarivo12-02 to 20-02-2025$ 1430 
Chicago → Antananarivo06-04 to 20-04-2025$ 1565 
Chicago → Antananarivo08-06 to 14-06-2025$ 2184 
Chicago → Antananarivo01-09 to 12-09-2025$ 1604 


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

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Antananarivo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Antananarivo, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1647 $, which is a saving of 101 $ 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 (95 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Antananarivo 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: 1661 $)

February-
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1455 $)

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July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2155 $)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1998 $)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Antananarivo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $52. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $168 more.



Chicago to Antananarivo: 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$ 2375
$1653 to $2915
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January 2025$ 2332
$1451 to $2827
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February 2025$ 1430
$1430 to $1430
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April 2025$ 1565
$1565 to $1565
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June 2025$ 2184
$2184 to $2184
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September 2025$ 1604
$1604 to $1604
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Data analysis:

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



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