Statistics on Chicago-Funchal 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 Funchal (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Funchal from Chicago airport is $ 804 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 649 (in january) and $ 1078 (in july), which is a saving of $ 156 or a surplus of $ 274 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $688 to $741 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Funchal before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Funchal plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7531 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Funchal from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 649, saving $ 156 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 804). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1078).
Flight Chicago-Funchal: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 590 | $ 649 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 591 | $ 653 | good price |
| March | $ 669 | $ 773 | good price |
| April | $ 689 | $ 761 | good price |
| May | $ 761 | $ 859 | fair price |
| June | $ 902 | $ 1027 | high price |
| July | $ 958 | $ 1078 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 837 | $ 932 | fair price |
| September | $ 685 | $ 763 | good price |
| October | $ 628 | $ 698 | good price |
| November | $ 576 | $ 666 | good price |
| December | $ 613 | $ 788 | 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 Funchal
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Funchal range from $424 to $1270. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1217 to $1270). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Funchal flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Funchal airport: British Airways, TAP, Spirit Airlines, United, Iberia, Swiss, Lufthansa, jetBlue, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines and Porter Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 7531 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Chicago->Funchal route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Funchal 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 $51. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $64.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Funchal 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 $43. Conversely, departing from Funchal on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Chicago-Funchal
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Funchal | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 569 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Funchal | 10-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 559 | layover flight with KLM |
| Chicago → Funchal | 14-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 558 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Funchal | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 588 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Funchal | 17-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 588 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Funchal | 19-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 588 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Funchal | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Funchal | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Funchal | 05-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 578 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Funchal | 12-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 538 | layover flight with TAP |
When to book your flight Chicago - Funchal 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 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-Funchal 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 Funchal, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 739 $, which is a saving of 65 $ 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 (213 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Funchal 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: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 620) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 627 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 638), 4 to 5 months ($ 627) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 718), 4 to 5 months ($ 697), 5 to 6 months ($ 733), 8 to 9 months ($ 698) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 694 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 738), 2 to 3 months ($ 723) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 832 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 852), 3 to 4 months ($ 851) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 905 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1023) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1047 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1076) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 867 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 919) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 692 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 729) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 649 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 680), 2 to 3 months ($ 678), 3 to 4 months ($ 692), 5 to 6 months ($ 649) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 594 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 662), 2 to 3 months ($ 610) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 749) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Funchal are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Chicago to Funchal: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1403 $1403 to $1403 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 906 $569 to $1871 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 742 $558 to $1087 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 655 $538 to $830 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 735 $590 to $1041 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 731 $612 to $844 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 848 $756 to $987 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1076 $1001 to $1143 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1090 $997 to $1197 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1012 $997 to $1040 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march, april and may are cheaper to travel to Funchal. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!