How much are cantaloupes this week?
Supermarket flyers across the U.S., week of October 23, 2026, from USDA
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., cantaloupes are on sale for $3.09 each on average, 5% below usual for late October. Cantaloupes are out of season now; they’re in season in summer. They’re usually cheapest in April, June and August.
$3.09each
Great price
Imported from Central America; often less sweet.5% below usual for late October.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Price | $3.31 | $3.24 | $3.15 | $3.12 | $3.36 | $3.06 | $3.23 | $3.09 | $3.21 | $3.32 | $3.39 | $3.41 |
- Quality nowFair. Imported from Central America; often less sweet.
- Best qualityJune, July, August and September
- Usually cheapestApril, June and August
- Most often on saleJune, July and August
The past year
Average sale price eachUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do cantaloupes cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., cantaloupes are on sale for $3.09 each on average, 5% below usual for late October.
Are cantaloupes in season right now?
Cantaloupes are out of season now; they’re in season in summer.
When are cantaloupes cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for cantaloupes were lowest in April, June and August, and they were most often on sale in June, July and August.