Statistics on Chicago-Nantes 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 Nantes (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Nantes from Chicago airport is $ 848 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 701 (in february) and $ 1078 (in july), which is a saving of $ 147 or a surplus of $ 231 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $685 to $738 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Nantes before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Nantes plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1154 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Nantes from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 701, saving $ 147 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 848). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1078).
Flight Chicago-Nantes: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 659 | $ 724 | good price |
| February | $ 644 | $ 701 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 632 | $ 713 | good price |
| April | $ 677 | $ 992 | high price |
| May | $ 813 | $ 878 | fair price |
| June | $ 837 | $ 1027 | high price |
| July | $ 921 | $ 1078 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 769 | $ 920 | fair price |
| September | $ 647 | $ 760 | good price |
| October | $ 651 | $ 715 | good price |
| November | $ 691 | $ 755 | good price |
| December | $ 691 | $ 903 | 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 Nantes
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Nantes range from $474 to $1423. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1370 to $1423). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Nantes flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Nantes airport: Spirit Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines, TAP, Icelandair, SAS and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 1154 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Chicago->Nantes route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Nantes flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $102. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $142.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Nantes to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $122. Conversely, departing from Nantes on a thursday may cost you an additional $104.
Top prices Chicago-Nantes
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Nantes | 11-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 848 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Nantes | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 965 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Nantes | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 1056 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Chicago → Nantes | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 964 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Nantes | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 1026 | layover flight with Air Serbia |
| Chicago → Nantes | 13-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 652 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Nantes | 19-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 774 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nantes | 20-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 897 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Nantes | 23-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 861 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Nantes | 08-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 907 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Chicago - Nantes 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-Nantes flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Nantes, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 831 $, which is a saving of 17 $ 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 (42 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Nantes 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 | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1025 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 882 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 742 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 699 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 745 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Nantes are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $50. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $64 more.
Chicago to Nantes: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1093 $848 to $1339 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 950 $652 to $1056 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 844 $774 to $897 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 907 $907 to $907 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april is cheaper to travel to Nantes. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!