Statistics on Chicago-Yaounde 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 Yaounde (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Yaounde from Chicago airport is $ 939 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 768 (in january) and $ 1490 (in december), which is a saving of $ 171 or a surplus of $ 552 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $806 to $860 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Yaounde before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Yaounde plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6288 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Yaounde from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 768, saving $ 171 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 939). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1490).
Flight Chicago-Yaounde: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 345 | $ 768 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 610 | $ 945 | good price |
| March | $ 605 | $ 941 | good price |
| April | $ 507 | $ 778 | good price |
| May | $ 525 | $ 778 | good price |
| June | $ 701 | $ 972 | good price |
| July | $ 724 | $ 1045 | fair price |
| August | $ 672 | $ 991 | good price |
| September | $ 508 | $ 788 | good price |
| October | $ 671 | $ 851 | good price |
| November | $ 776 | $ 911 | good price |
| December | $ 1168 | $ 1490 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 Yaounde
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Yaounde range from $54 to $1773. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 1% at the maximum price (from $1720 to $1773). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $968 to $1021 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Yaounde flight
There are 27 companies that serve Chicago from Yaounde airport: Aer Lingus, Frontier Airlines, United, Turkish Airlines, ANA, Viva Aerobus, SAS, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Air India, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Emirates, LOT, Delta, TAP, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, EVA Air, Copa, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico (aerm), Qatar Airways, Finnair and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 6288 flights analyzed in previous years, Aer Lingus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (10% of the time) on the Chicago->Yaounde route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Yaounde flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 358 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Yaounde 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 $21. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Yaounde 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 $76. Conversely, departing from Yaounde on a saturday may cost you an additional $83.
Top prices Chicago-Yaounde
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Yaounde | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 1678 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Yaounde | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 1627 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Yaounde | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 1802 | layover flight with Air France |
| Chicago → Douala | 06-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 1203 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 06-09 to 14-09-2024 | $ 1136 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 13-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 1195 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 11-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 1040 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 18-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 1040 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 08-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 1223 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Douala | 10-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 1154 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Yaounde 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-Yaounde flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Yaounde, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 738 $, which is a saving of 201 $ 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 (96 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Yaounde 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 562 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 753 $) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 858 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 883) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 505 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 699) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 757) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 807) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 698 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 842) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 907), 6 to 7 months ($ 819) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 719), 8 to 9 months ($ 628) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 802 $) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 817 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Yaounde are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $43. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $40 more.