Statistics on Chicago-Malaga 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 Malaga (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Malaga from Chicago airport is $ 707 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 542 (in february) and $ 974 (in july), which is a saving of $ 166 or a surplus of $ 267 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $580 to $633 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Malaga before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Malaga plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 18186 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malaga from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 542, saving $ 166 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 707). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 974).
Flight Chicago-Malaga: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 500 | $ 579 | good price |
| February | $ 474 | $ 542 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 534 | $ 712 | fair price |
| April | $ 516 | $ 596 | good price |
| May | $ 584 | $ 702 | fair price |
| June | $ 757 | $ 900 | high price |
| July | $ 833 | $ 974 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 652 | $ 776 | fair price |
| September | $ 533 | $ 622 | good price |
| October | $ 538 | $ 614 | good price |
| November | $ 549 | $ 669 | good price |
| December | $ 549 | $ 797 | 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 Malaga
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Malaga range from $369 to $1212. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $369 to $422), 1% at the maximum price (from $1159 to $1212). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $580 to $633 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Malaga flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Malaga airport: SAS, TAP, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, United, Frontier Airlines, Air France, Swiss, Finnair, Icelandair, Aer Lingus and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 18186 flights analyzed in previous years, SAS was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (33% of the time) on the Chicago->Malaga route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Malaga flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $14. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $24.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Malaga 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 $36. Conversely, departing from Malaga on a friday may cost you an additional $58.
Top prices Chicago-Malaga
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Malaga | 06-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 445 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Malaga | 09-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 509 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Malaga | 10-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 483 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Malaga | 13-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 436 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Malaga | 14-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 500 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Malaga | 15-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 473 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Malaga | 17-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 473 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Malaga | 01-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 459 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Malaga | 07-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Malaga | 20-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 487 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight Chicago - Malaga 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-Malaga flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Malaga, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 604 $, which is a saving of 103 $ 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 (128 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Malaga 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 565 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 571) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 500 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 509), 5 to 6 months ($ 517), 6 to 7 months ($ 528) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 563 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 712), 2 to 3 months ($ 627), 4 to 5 months ($ 621), 5 to 6 months ($ 628), 6 to 7 months ($ 647) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 510 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 577), 3 to 4 months ($ 552), 5 to 6 months ($ 530), 6 to 7 months ($ 557) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 621 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 702), 3 to 4 months ($ 628) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 831 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 862), 3 to 4 months ($ 844) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 872 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 950), 2 to 3 months ($ 878), 4 to 5 months ($ 926) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 677 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 725), 2 to 3 months ($ 731), 4 to 5 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 734) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 593), 2 to 3 months ($ 618), 3 to 4 months ($ 618), 6 to 7 months ($ 562), 7 to 8 months ($ 571) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 593), 2 to 3 months ($ 572), 3 to 4 months ($ 558), 4 to 5 months ($ 561), 5 to 6 months ($ 542), 6 to 7 months ($ 582) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 514 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 654), 3 to 4 months ($ 580), 4 to 5 months ($ 601), 8 to 9 months ($ 606) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 728 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 777), 2 to 3 months ($ 775), 4 to 5 months ($ 742) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Malaga are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Chicago to Malaga: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1195 $1060 to $1339 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 745 $487 to $1620 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 611 $436 to $991 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 458 $457 to $459 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 521 $508 to $567 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 487 $487 to $487 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 780 $627 to $849 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 998 $955 to $1041 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 862 $810 to $882 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 630 $592 to $666 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Malaga. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!