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 $ 1414 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1168 (in february) and $ 1777 (in june), which is a saving of $ 247 or a surplus of $ 363 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1134 to $1188 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 5912 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1168, saving $ 247 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1414). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1777).

Flight Chicago-Cambodia (Phnom Penh): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1179 $ 1385 fair price
February$ 1044 $ 1168 very good price
March$ 1082 $ 1201 good price
April$ 1052 $ 1235 good price
May$ 1191 $ 1453 fair price
June$ 1557 $ 1777 very high price
July$ 1537 $ 1739 high price
August$ 1357 $ 1557 fair price
September$ 1080 $ 1206 good price
October$ 1065 $ 1186 good price
November$ 1129 $ 1314 good price
December$ 1432 $ 1746 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)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Cambodia (Phnom Penh) range from $810 to $2051. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $810 to $864), 1% at the maximum price (from $1997 to $2051). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1134 to $1188 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Cambodia flight

There are 15 companies that serve Chicago from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) airport: EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, United, ANA, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Finnair, Air India and Frontier Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 5912 flights analyzed in previous years, EVA Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Chicago->Cambodia route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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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 $63. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $108.

Which day of the week to come back?

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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 $88. Conversely, departing from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) on a thursday may cost you an additional $62.

Top prices Chicago-Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Phnom Penh05-04 to 12-04-2025$ 1106 
Chicago → Phnom Penh08-04 to 15-04-2025$ 971 
Chicago → Phnom Penh09-04 to 16-04-2025$ 936 
Chicago → Phnom Penh10-04 to 27-04-2025$ 1046 
Chicago → Phnom Penh11-04 to 17-04-2025$ 1038 
Chicago → Phnom Penh15-04 to 29-04-2025$ 1047 
Chicago → Phnom Penh04-05 to 11-05-2025$ 1100 
Chicago → Phnom Penh07-05 to 14-05-2025$ 883 
Chicago → Phnom Penh12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 1120 
Chicago → Phnom Penh15-05 to 22-05-2025$ 1063 

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?

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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 1237 $, which is a saving of 177 $ 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 (89 $ 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: 1309 $)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1093 $)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1134 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1142)
April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1114 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1151)
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1419 $)
June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1744 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1750)
July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1470 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1649)
August-
September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1127 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1131)
October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1178 $)
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1279 $)
December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1637 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1738)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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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 $35. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $19 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
April 2025$ 1025
$936 to $1127		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1136
$883 to $1432		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1627
$1627 to $1627		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1163
$1146 to $1180		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1310
$1310 to $1310		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, august and january are cheaper to travel to Cambodia (Phnom Penh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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