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

The average price to go to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) from Chicago airport is $ 1353 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1050 (in april) and $ 1839 (in july), which is a saving of $ 304 or a surplus of $ 486 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1049 to $1102 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday 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 the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 3074 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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 april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1050, saving $ 304 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1353). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1839).

Flight Chicago-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1111 $ 1314 fair price
February$ 998 $ 1092 good price
March$ 990 $ 1105 good price
April$ 918 $ 1050 very good price
May$ 1103 $ 1235 good price
June$ 1620 $ 1756 high price
July$ 1695 $ 1839 very high price
August$ 1398 $ 1573 fair price
September$ 1038 $ 1150 good price
October$ 1040 $ 1184 good price
November$ 1051 $ 1213 good price
December$ 1429 $ 1725 high 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 the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé))

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) range from $786 to $2098. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $787 to $839), 1% at the maximum price (from $2045 to $2098). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1049 to $1102 (12% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Seychelles flight

There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, United, jetBlue and Austrian Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 3074 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (49% of the time) on the Chicago->Seychelles route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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 $46. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $67.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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 $68. Conversely, departing from Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) on a friday may cost you an additional $42.


Top prices Chicago-Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé))

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)01-12 to 07-12-2024$ 1155 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)02-12 to 14-12-2024$ 1195 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)06-12 to 16-12-2024$ 1626 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)01-01 to 08-01-2025$ 1845 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)03-01 to 10-01-2025$ 1915 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)05-01 to 12-01-2025$ 1783 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)08-01 to 15-01-2025$ 1198 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)20-03 to 31-03-2025$ 1208 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)08-04 to 16-04-2025$ 1104 
Chicago → Victoria (Mahé)05-09 to 14-09-2025$ 1241 


When to book your flight Chicago - Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Seychelles 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 the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1098 $, which is a saving of 255 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (22 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)) 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

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1092 $)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 956 $)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1110 $)

June-
July-
August-
September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1015 $)

October-
November-
December-

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Seychelles are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $46. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $18 more.



Chicago to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)): 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$ 1258
$1052 to $1626
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January 2025$ 1872
$1198 to $2051
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March 2025$ 1164
$1119 to $1208
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April 2025$ 1104
$1104 to $1104
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May 2025$ 2104
$2104 to $2104
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September 2025$ 1241
$1241 to $1241
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to the Seychelles (Victoria (Mahé)). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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