Statistics on Chicago-Sierra Leone (Freetown) 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 Sierra Leone (Freetown) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Sierra Leone (Freetown) from Chicago airport is $ 1688 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1372 (in september) and $ 2133 (in december), which is a saving of $ 316 or a surplus of $ 446 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1469 to $1521 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sierra Leone (Freetown) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Sierra Leone (Freetown) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1359 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sierra Leone (Freetown) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1372, saving $ 316 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1688). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2133).
Flight Chicago-Sierra Leone (Freetown): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1590 | $ 1714 | fair price |
| February | $ 1270 | $ 1448 | good price |
| March | $ 1370 | $ 1927 | fair price |
| April | $ 1478 | $ 1641 | fair price |
| May | $ 1337 | $ 1520 | good price |
| June | $ 1642 | $ 1829 | fair price |
| July | $ 1846 | $ 2027 | high price |
| August | $ 1579 | $ 1785 | fair price |
| September | $ 1190 | $ 1372 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1283 | $ 1393 | good price |
| November | $ 1296 | $ 1457 | good price |
| December | $ 1828 | $ 2133 the most expensive | very 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 Sierra Leone (Freetown)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Sierra Leone (Freetown) range from $1049 to $2517. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1049 to $1102), 1% at the maximum price (from $2465 to $2517). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1469 to $1521 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Sierra Leone flight
There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Sierra Leone (Freetown) airport: Ethiopian Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Swiss and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 1359 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Sierra Leone route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Sierra Leone (Freetown) 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 $170. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $223.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sierra Leone (Freetown) 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 $211. Conversely, departing from Sierra Leone (Freetown) on a sunday may cost you an additional $140.
Top prices Chicago-Sierra Leone (Freetown)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Freetown | 20-12 to 26-12-2024 | $ 2947 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Freetown | 21-12 to 28-12-2024 | $ 2628 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Freetown | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1960 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Freetown | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 2035 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Freetown | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 2121 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Freetown | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 2612 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Freetown | 12-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 1638 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight Chicago - Sierra Leone (Freetown) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone (Freetown), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1595 $, which is a saving of 93 $ 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 (183 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Sierra Leone (Freetown) 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1807 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1663 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1785) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1357 $) |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Sierra Leone are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $60. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $39 more.
Chicago to Sierra Leone (Freetown): 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 | $ 2788 $2628 to $2947 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2219 $1960 to $2612 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1638 $1638 to $1638 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june is cheaper to travel to Sierra Leone (Freetown). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!