Statistics on Chicago-Uruguay (Montevideo) 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 Uruguay (Montevideo) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Uruguay (Montevideo) from Chicago airport is $ 1005 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 898 (in october) and $ 1131 (in december), which is a saving of $ 108 or a surplus of $ 126 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $976 to $1030 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Uruguay (Montevideo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Uruguay (Montevideo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4108 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Uruguay (Montevideo) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 898, saving $ 108 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1005). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1131).
Flight Chicago-Uruguay (Montevideo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 943 | $ 1082 | fair price |
| February | $ 912 | $ 1019 | fair price |
| March | $ 850 | $ 949 | fair price |
| April | $ 831 | $ 1040 | fair price |
| May | $ 786 | $ 929 | fair price |
| June | $ 878 | $ 1025 | fair price |
| July | $ 975 | $ 1129 | high price |
| August | $ 869 | $ 955 | fair price |
| September | $ 805 | $ 901 | good price |
| October | $ 752 | $ 898 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 857 | $ 993 | fair price |
| December | $ 957 | $ 1131 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 Uruguay (Montevideo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Uruguay (Montevideo) range from $596 to $1464. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $597 to $651), 1% at the maximum price (from $1409 to $1464). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $976 to $1030 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Uruguay flight
There are 9 companies that serve Chicago from Uruguay (Montevideo) airport: Spirit Airlines, Copa, latam airlines group, Frontier Airlines, Avianca (scheduled), United, Aeromexico (aerm), jetBlue and GOL linhas aéreas.
Data analysis:
Of the 4108 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Chicago->Uruguay route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Uruguay (Montevideo) 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 $60. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $54.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Uruguay (Montevideo) 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 $67. Conversely, departing from Uruguay (Montevideo) on a saturday may cost you an additional $50.
Top prices Chicago-Uruguay (Montevideo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Montevideo | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 884 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 16-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 883 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 871 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 653 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 827 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 915 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 16-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 901 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 14-08 to 21-08-2025 | $ 944 | layover flight with latam airlines group |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 01-12 to 07-12-2025 | $ 896 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Montevideo | 06-02 to 20-02-2026 | $ 792 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
When to book your flight Chicago - Uruguay (Montevideo) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 months 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-Uruguay 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 Uruguay (Montevideo), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 944 $, which is a saving of 61 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (123 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Uruguay (Montevideo) 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: 1048 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1054) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 954 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 970) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 870 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 947) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 991 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 910 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 926 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 930) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1006 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1091) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 896 $) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 822 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 798 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 801) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 935 $) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1060 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1090), 4 to 5 months ($ 1107), 5 to 6 months ($ 1098) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Uruguay are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $18 more.
Chicago to Uruguay (Montevideo): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 883 $883 to $883 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 928 $653 to $1446 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 944 $944 to $944 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 896 $896 to $896 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 792 $792 to $792 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, august, december and february are cheaper to travel to Uruguay (Montevideo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!