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

The average price to go to Alicante from Chicago airport is $ 758 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 586 (in february) and $ 1020 (in july), which is a saving of $ 172 or a surplus of $ 263 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $633 to $685 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday 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 Alicante 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-Alicante plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 8329 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alicante 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 ($ 586, saving $ 172 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 758). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1020).

Flight Chicago-Alicante: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 527 $ 632 good price
February$ 468 $ 586 very good price
March$ 563 $ 773 fair price
April$ 562 $ 675 good price
May$ 632 $ 737 fair price
June$ 816 $ 976 high price
July$ 873 $ 1020 very high price
August$ 677 $ 794 fair price
September$ 550 $ 674 good price
October$ 586 $ 687 good price
November$ 559 $ 673 good price
December$ 626 $ 866 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 Alicante

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Alicante range from $316 to $1265. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $1212 to $1265). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $633 to $685 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Alicante flight

There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Alicante airport: SAS, TAP, Spirit Airlines, Iberia, United, Frontier Airlines, Aer Lingus, Finnair, Icelandair, British Airways, Swiss and KLM.

Data analysis:

Of the 8329 flights analyzed in previous years, SAS was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Alicante route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Alicante 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 $62. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $68.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Alicante to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $63. Conversely, departing from Alicante on a friday may cost you an additional $75.


Top prices Chicago-Alicante

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Alicante02-12 to 08-12-2024$ 669 
Chicago → Alicante04-12 to 09-12-2024$ 652 
Chicago → Alicante07-01 to 12-01-2025$ 607 
Chicago → Alicante09-01 to 15-01-2025$ 536 
Chicago → Alicante13-01 to 29-01-2025$ 427 
Chicago → Alicante16-01 to 21-01-2025$ 563 
Chicago → Alicante17-01 to 27-01-2025$ 559 
Chicago → Alicante23-01 to 30-01-2025$ 514 
Chicago → Alicante15-02 to 22-02-2025$ 603 
Chicago → Alicante16-04 to 26-04-2025$ 563 


When to book your flight Chicago - Alicante to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Alicante flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Alicante, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 627 $, which is a saving of 131 $ 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 (129 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Alicante 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 588 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 617), 2 to 3 months ($ 605)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 497 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 512), 3 to 4 months ($ 517)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 536 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 751), 2 to 3 months ($ 569), 4 to 5 months ($ 584)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 605 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 624)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 592 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 665), 5 to 6 months ($ 642)

June

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 902 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 952), 2 to 3 months ($ 927), 4 to 5 months ($ 960)

July

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 962 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 998)

August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 760 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 774), 4 to 5 months ($ 765)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 573 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 636), 3 to 4 months ($ 669)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 640 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 664)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 612 $)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 751 $)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Alicante are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $27 more.



Chicago to Alicante: 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$ 776
$652 to $1425
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January 2025$ 722
$427 to $1062
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February 2025$ 603
$603 to $603
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April 2025$ 563
$563 to $563
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July 2025$ 884
$884 to $884
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, april and july are cheaper to travel to Alicante. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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