Statistics on Chicago-Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Gran Canaria from Chicago airport is $ 944 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 688 (in february) and $ 1310 (in july), which is a saving of $ 256 or a surplus of $ 367 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $653 to $708 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Gran Canaria before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Gran Canaria plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2574 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Gran Canaria from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 688, saving $ 256 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 944). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1310).
Flight Chicago-Gran Canaria: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 617 | $ 722 | good price |
| February | $ 594 | $ 688 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 680 | $ 880 | good price |
| April | $ 625 | $ 865 | good price |
| May | $ 772 | $ 935 | fair price |
| June | $ 984 | $ 1196 | high price |
| July | $ 1148 | $ 1310 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 976 | $ 1114 | high price |
| September | $ 783 | $ 895 | good price |
| October | $ 702 | $ 846 | good price |
| November | $ 709 | $ 853 | good price |
| December | $ 781 | $ 1010 | 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 Gran Canaria
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Gran Canaria range from $489 to $1578. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $490 to $544), 1% at the maximum price (from $1523 to $1578). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $653 to $708 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Gran Canaria flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Gran Canaria airport: United, Iberia, TAP, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, SAS, Lufthansa, Swiss, Finnair, Icelandair, British Airways, Porter Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 2574 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Chicago->Gran Canaria route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Gran Canaria 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 $47. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $40.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Gran Canaria 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 $83. Conversely, departing from Gran Canaria on a friday may cost you an additional $93.
Top prices Chicago-Gran Canaria
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Gran Canaria | 05-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1147 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Gran Canaria | 10-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 952 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Gran Canaria | 15-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 932 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Gran Canaria | 17-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1032 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Gran Canaria | 22-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 1233 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Tenerife | 02-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 659 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Gran Canaria | 14-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 588 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Lanzarote | 18-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 636 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Lanzarote | 13-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 556 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Tenerife | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 588 | layover flight with Iberia |
When to book your flight Chicago - Gran Canaria 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-Gran Canaria flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Gran Canaria, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 873 $, which is a saving of 71 $ 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 (58 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Gran Canaria 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: 643 $) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 652 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 747 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 739 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 920 $) |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 821 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 734 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 846) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 805 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Gran Canaria are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $58. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $32 more.
Chicago to Gran Canaria: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1035 $932 to $1233 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 588 $588 to $588 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and november are cheaper to travel to Gran Canaria. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!