Statistics on Chicago-Portugal flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Portugal from Chicago
The average price to go to Portugal from Chicago is $ 776 (round trip). It varies from $ 711 (Porto) to $ 875 (Ponta Delgada) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-Portugal flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Ponta Delgada, Lisbon, Porto, Faro (Algarve) and Funchal.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponta Delgada | $ 875 | january, february (the cheapest), october, november | 9 to 10 months | Flight price Chicago-Ponta Delgada |
| Lisbon | $ 822 | january, february (the cheapest), march, april, october, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price Chicago-Lisbon |
| Porto | $ 711 | january, february (the cheapest), march, april, september, october, november | 11 to 12 months | Flight price Chicago-Porto |
| Faro (Algarve) | $ 795 | january, february, september, october, november (the cheapest) | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Chicago-Faro (Algarve) |
| Funchal | $ 838 | january, february (the cheapest), march, october, november | 9 to 10 months | Flight price Chicago-Funchal |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-Portugal month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 595 to $ 727 | good price |
| February | $ 550 to $ 688 | good price |
| March | $ 669 to $ 838 | fair price |
| April | $ 642 to $ 839 | fair price |
| May | $ 735 to $ 950 | fair price |
| June | $ 914 to $ 1159 | very high price |
| July | $ 949 to $ 1123 | very high price |
| August | $ 804 to $ 1038 | high price |
| September | $ 670 to $ 873 | fair price |
| October | $ 631 to $ 779 | good price |
| November | $ 578 to $ 729 | good price |
| December | $ 792 to $ 866 | fair price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60143 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Portugal 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.
The GOOD price of a flight to Portugal from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Ponta Delgada in Portugal
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Ponta Delgada is $ 875. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Ponta Delgada flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Ponta Delgada in Portugal in february to get the best price ($ 688, saving $ 188 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 875). Avoid the month of june which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1121, which is $ 247 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Ponta Delgada and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Lisbon in Portugal
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Lisbon is $ 822. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Lisbon flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Lisbon in Portugal in february to get the best price ($ 598, saving $ 225 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 822). Avoid the month of june which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1159, which is $ 338 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Lisbon and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Porto in Portugal
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Porto is $ 711. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Porto flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Porto in Portugal in february to get the best price ($ 550, saving $ 162 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 711). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 949, which is $ 238 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Porto and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Faro (Algarve) in Portugal
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Faro (Algarve) is $ 795. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Faro (Algarve) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Faro (Algarve) in Portugal in november to get the best price ($ 632, saving $ 163 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 795). Avoid the month of june which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1044, which is $ 250 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Faro (Algarve) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Funchal in Portugal
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Funchal is $ 838. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Funchal flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Funchal in Portugal in february to get the best price ($ 682, saving $ 157 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 838). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1081, which is $ 243 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Funchal and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-Portugal
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Lisbon | 05-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 532 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 09-11 to 19-11-2025 | $ 528 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 10-11 to 20-11-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 12-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 532 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 19-01 to 26-01-2026 | $ 530 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 20-01 to 27-01-2026 | $ 520 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 02-02 to 09-02-2026 | $ 529 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 03-02 to 10-02-2026 | $ 520 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 17-02 to 24-02-2026 | $ 529 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 02-03 to 16-03-2026 | $ 528 | layover flight with Finnair |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Portugal (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Ponta Delgada
The price of tickets to Ponta Delgada fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Ponta Delgada, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Ponta Delgada page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Ponta Delgada in Portugal 9 to 10 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 789 , which is $ 86 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 171 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Ponta Delgada flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Lisbon
The price of tickets to Lisbon fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Lisbon, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Lisbon page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Lisbon in Portugal 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 783 , which is $ 40 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 183 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Lisbon flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Porto
The price of tickets to Porto fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Porto, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Porto page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Porto in Portugal 11 to 12 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 670 , which is $ 42 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 79 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Porto flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Faro (Algarve)
The price of tickets to Faro (Algarve) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Faro (Algarve), you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Faro (Algarve) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Faro (Algarve) in Portugal 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 741 , which is $ 55 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 93 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Faro (Algarve) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Funchal
The price of tickets to Funchal fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Funchal, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Funchal page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Funchal in Portugal 9 to 10 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 741 , which is $ 98 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 126 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Funchal flight ticket and other statistics