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Chicago → Valencia flights

ORD–VLC fares show a $362 median across recent snapshots, with most fares clustering tightly near that floor — book when you see it.

Chicago–Valencia: median $362, but outliers push it to $442

Key takeaways

$362 median fare across the sampled window, matching both the low and the 25th/75th percentile
$442 high shows occasional spikes, but they appear to be the exception, not the norm
22% spread between low and high — moderate, suggesting some timing risk but not wild volatility
p25 and p75 both sit at $362, meaning the bulk of observed fares bunch tightly around the median
Only 8 snapshots sampled — treat patterns here as directional, not definitive

30-day price trend

ORD → VLC · cheapest cached fare per day · last 8 days · ↓ 18%

$362 low$442 high

See full numbers and stats on the ORD → VLC price history page.

The full picture

The data shows a fairly tight cluster around $362 for Chicago to Valencia, with that figure representing not just the median but also the low, p25, and p75 — a strong signal that most of the fares we observed landed at or near this floor. The $442 high is an outlier relative to the rest of the distribution, pulling the overall spread to 22%. That's a moderate gap: enough to make timing worth paying attention to, but not evidence of the kind of chaotic pricing swings you see on more volatile routes.

With only 8 snapshots in this sample, we can't responsibly draw conclusions about a specific booking window within the horizon — there isn't enough resolution in the data to say prices soften at a particular number of days out. What we can say is that the $362 price point showed up repeatedly, which suggests it's a realistic target rather than a fluke. If you're pricing this route, treat anything at or near $362 as a good fare worth booking, and treat the $442 end as a sign to wait or search other dates if your calendar is flexible.

No dominant carrier was identifiable from this data, so we can't speak to airline-specific patterns here. The honest caveat: 8 days of snapshots is a thin sample for a route that may see real seasonal or demand-driven swings beyond what we've captured. Treat the $362 median as a solid reference point, but don't assume this window fully represents the route's pricing behavior year-round.

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Why we regenerated this article: Snapshot depth changed (5 → 8 samples). We only rewrite when the underlying price index actually moves — stable weeks keep the previous take.

AI-authored from this route's 30-day price index. Article last regenerated Oct 10, 2026. Fares shift continuously — confirm at booking.