Statistics on Chicago-Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Fortaleza from Chicago airport is $ 1080 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 863 (in april) and $ 1315 (in december), which is a saving of $ 218 or a surplus of $ 236 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $867 to $921 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Fortaleza before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Fortaleza plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1517 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Fortaleza from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 863, saving $ 218 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1080). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1315).
Flight Chicago-Fortaleza: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1052 | $ 1237 | high price |
| February | $ 895 | $ 1001 | fair price |
| March | $ 932 | $ 1035 | fair price |
| April | $ 750 | $ 863 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 769 | $ 928 | good price |
| June | $ 914 | $ 1116 | fair price |
| July | $ 1128 | $ 1293 | high price |
| August | $ 827 | $ 984 | fair price |
| September | $ 877 | $ 1033 | fair price |
| October | $ 925 | $ 1040 | fair price |
| November | $ 1025 | $ 1113 | fair price |
| December | $ 1050 | $ 1315 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 Fortaleza
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Fortaleza range from $595 to $1571. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $596 to $650), 2% at the maximum price (from $1517 to $1571). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $975 to $1029 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Fortaleza flight
There are 5 companies that serve Chicago from Fortaleza airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, latam airlines group and GOL linhas aéreas.
Data analysis:
Of the 1517 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (46% of the time) on the Chicago->Fortaleza route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Fortaleza flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $98. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $96.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Fortaleza to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $71. Conversely, departing from Fortaleza on a sunday may cost you an additional $56.
Top prices Chicago-Fortaleza
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 25-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 950 | layover flight with Azul Brazilian Airlines |
| Chicago → Rio de Janeiro | 04-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 608 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 10-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 876 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 859 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 12-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 880 | layover flight with Allegiant Air |
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 13-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 851 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 14-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 1074 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 17-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 781 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 10-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 1427 | layover flight with Volaris |
| Chicago → Fortaleza | 06-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 1075 | layover flight with GOL linhas aéreas |
When to book your flight Chicago - Fortaleza 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 3 to 4 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-Fortaleza flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Fortaleza, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1033 $, which is a saving of 47 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (210 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Fortaleza 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: 1143 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 948 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 986) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1002 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 799 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 832 $) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1218 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 934 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1038 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1100 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1156 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1229) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Fortaleza are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $53. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $88 more.
Chicago to Fortaleza: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 950 $950 to $950 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 878 $781 to $1074 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1427 $1427 to $1427 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1075 $1075 to $1075 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june is cheaper to travel to Fortaleza. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!