Statistics on Chicago-Cambodia (Phnom Penh) 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 Cambodia (Phnom Penh) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) from Chicago airport is $ 1405 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1159 (in october) and $ 1745 (in june), which is a saving of $ 246 or a surplus of $ 341 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1102 to $1154 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Cambodia (Phnom Penh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4749 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1159, saving $ 246 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1405). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1745).
Flight Chicago-Cambodia (Phnom Penh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1208 | $ 1375 | fair price |
| February | $ 1075 | $ 1191 | good price |
| March | $ 1100 | $ 1241 | good price |
| April | $ 1087 | $ 1300 | good price |
| May | $ 1194 | $ 1462 | fair price |
| June | $ 1513 | $ 1745 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1512 | $ 1698 | high price |
| August | $ 1347 | $ 1538 | fair price |
| September | $ 1051 | $ 1177 | good price |
| October | $ 1033 | $ 1159 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1131 | $ 1267 | good price |
| December | $ 1382 | $ 1693 | 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 Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) range from $944 to $2045. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $944 to $997), 1% at the maximum price (from $1993 to $2045). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1102 to $1154 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Cambodia flight
There are 16 companies that serve Chicago from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) airport: EVA Air, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Delta, United, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Spirit Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Finnair, Singapore Airlines, Air India, Frontier Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 4749 flights analyzed in previous years, EVA Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Chicago->Cambodia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Cambodia (Phnom Penh) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $51. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $97.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) 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 $100. Conversely, departing from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) on a thursday may cost you an additional $71.
Top prices Chicago-Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 06-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 832 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 07-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 847 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 10-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 944 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 1063 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 11-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 891 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 16-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 941 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 850 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 08-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 1061 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 10-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 848 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Phnom Penh | 01-09 to 08-09-2025 | $ 1075 | layover flight with Korean Air |
When to book your flight Chicago - Cambodia (Phnom Penh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Cambodia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Cambodia (Phnom Penh), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1211 $, which is a saving of 194 $ 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 (118 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) 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: 1330 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1140 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1184 $) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1142 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1717 $) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1400 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1607) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1519 $) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1098 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1177) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1145 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1572 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1647) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Cambodia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Chicago to Cambodia (Phnom Penh): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1953 $1170 to $2434 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1589 $832 to $2292 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 965 $891 to $1063 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 846 $841 to $850 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1011 $848 to $1126 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1557 $1557 to $1557 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1075 $1075 to $1075 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, june and september are cheaper to travel to Cambodia (Phnom Penh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!