Statistics on Chicago-Nice 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 Nice (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Nice from Chicago airport is $ 781 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 603 (in april) and $ 1145 (in july), which is a saving of $ 178 or a surplus of $ 364 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $485 to $539 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Nice before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Nice plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 11896 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Nice from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 603, saving $ 178 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 781). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1145).
Flight Chicago-Nice: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 566 | $ 644 | good price |
| February | $ 545 | $ 620 | good price |
| March | $ 540 | $ 701 | good price |
| April | $ 534 | $ 603 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 656 | $ 835 | fair price |
| June | $ 939 | $ 1107 | high price |
| July | $ 1017 | $ 1145 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 704 | $ 834 | fair price |
| September | $ 598 | $ 697 | good price |
| October | $ 539 | $ 620 | good price |
| November | $ 590 | $ 680 | good price |
| December | $ 671 | $ 872 | 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 Nice
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Nice range from $377 to $1454. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $377 to $431), 1% at the maximum price (from $1400 to $1454). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $485 to $539 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Nice flight
There are 17 companies that serve Chicago from Nice airport: SAS, United, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, TAP, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines, Swiss, Iberia, Air Canada, American Airlines and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 11896 flights analyzed in previous years, SAS was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the Chicago->Nice route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Nice 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 $73. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $73.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Nice 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 $74. Conversely, departing from Nice on a saturday may cost you an additional $84.
Top prices Chicago-Nice
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Nice | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 666 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Nice | 02-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 468 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Nice | 04-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 631 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Nice | 18-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 481 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Nice | 19-09 to 28-09-2024 | $ 568 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Nice | 13-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 568 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Nice | 18-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 673 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Nice | 01-02 to 06-02-2025 | $ 698 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nice | 01-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 693 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nice | 09-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 697 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Nice to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Nice flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Nice, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 728 $, which is a saving of 53 $ 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 (148 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Nice 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: 597 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 487 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 595) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 530 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 679), 4 to 5 months ($ 569), 5 to 6 months ($ 611), 6 to 7 months ($ 582) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 517 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 593), 2 to 3 months ($ 555), 3 to 4 months ($ 552), 5 to 6 months ($ 562) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 629 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 827), 3 to 4 months ($ 713), 4 to 5 months ($ 689), 5 to 6 months ($ 660), 7 to 8 months ($ 656) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 941 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1059), 2 to 3 months ($ 1095), 3 to 4 months ($ 1052), 5 to 6 months ($ 1102) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1038 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1116), 4 to 5 months ($ 1051), 5 to 6 months ($ 1079), 6 to 7 months ($ 1096), 7 to 8 months ($ 1126) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 741 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 820), 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 3 to 4 months ($ 826), 4 to 5 months ($ 774), 6 to 7 months ($ 827) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 568 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 650), 2 to 3 months ($ 656), 3 to 4 months ($ 660), 4 to 5 months ($ 689), 6 to 7 months ($ 682) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 542 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 590), 2 to 3 months ($ 549), 4 to 5 months ($ 589), 6 to 7 months ($ 600) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 628 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 662) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 845 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Nice are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Chicago to Nice: 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 | $ 803 $704 to $859 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 922 $666 to $1348 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1044 $932 to $1270 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 840 $828 to $852 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 568 $468 to $636 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 620 $568 to $673 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 784 $721 to $938 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1025 $1025 to $1025 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 717 $698 to $736 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 693 $693 to $693 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 857 $697 to $1017 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september and march are cheaper to travel to Nice. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!