Statistics on Chicago-Gambia (Banjul) 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 Gambia (Banjul) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Gambia (Banjul) from Chicago airport is $ 1374 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1125 (in february) and $ 1760 (in july), which is a saving of $ 250 or a surplus of $ 387 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1182 to $1235 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Gambia (Banjul) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Gambia (Banjul) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1534 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Gambia (Banjul) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1125, saving $ 250 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1374). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1760).
Flight Chicago-Gambia (Banjul): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1105 | $ 1304 | fair price |
| February | $ 952 | $ 1125 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1109 | $ 1246 | good price |
| April | $ 1091 | $ 1192 | good price |
| May | $ 1248 | $ 1399 | fair price |
| June | $ 1494 | $ 1708 | high price |
| July | $ 1598 | $ 1760 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1416 | $ 1569 | fair price |
| September | $ 1114 | $ 1232 | good price |
| October | $ 1108 | $ 1174 | good price |
| November | $ 1018 | $ 1139 | good price |
| December | $ 1301 | $ 1629 | 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 Gambia (Banjul)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Gambia (Banjul) range from $752 to $2202. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $752 to $806), 1% at the maximum price (from $2148 to $2202). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1182 to $1235 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Gambia flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Gambia (Banjul) airport: United, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, jetBlue, TAP, Lufthansa and Frontier Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 1534 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Chicago->Gambia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Gambia (Banjul) 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 $56. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $118.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Gambia (Banjul) 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 $134. Conversely, departing from Gambia (Banjul) on a thursday may cost you an additional $214.
Top prices Chicago-Gambia (Banjul)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Banjul | 15-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 1755 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Banjul | 16-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 1555 | layover flight with Allegiant Air |
| Chicago → Banjul | 23-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 1598 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Banjul | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1387 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Banjul | 09-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 1950 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Banjul | 13-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 1729 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Banjul | 14-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 1778 | layover flight with Allegiant Air |
When to book your flight Chicago - Gambia (Banjul) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Gambia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Gambia (Banjul), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1295 $, which is a saving of 79 $ 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 (67 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Gambia (Banjul) 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1196 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1644 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1760 $) |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1617 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Gambia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $37 more.
Chicago to Gambia (Banjul): 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 | $ 1549 $1343 to $1755 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1827 $1387 to $1967 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Gambia (Banjul).