Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Guangzhou (Canton) from Chicago airport is $ 1782 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1537 (in october) and $ 2100 (in june), which is a saving of $ 246 or a surplus of $ 318 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1244 to $1298 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 Guangzhou (Canton) 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-Guangzhou (Canton) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 3564 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Guangzhou (Canton) 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 ($ 1537, saving $ 246 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1782). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 2100).

Flight Chicago-Guangzhou (Canton): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1352 $ 1799 fair price
February$ 1326 $ 1567 good price
March$ 1385 $ 1658 fair price
April$ 1363 $ 1666 fair price
May$ 1445 $ 1809 fair price
June$ 1754 $ 2100 very high price
July$ 1792 $ 2038 high price
August$ 1579 $ 1953 fair price
September$ 1209 $ 1613 good price
October$ 1213 $ 1537 very good price
November$ 1276 $ 1638 fair price
December$ 1497 $ 1995 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 Guangzhou (Canton)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Guangzhou (Canton) range from $1026 to $2325. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1027 to $1081), 1% at the maximum price (from $2271 to $2325). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1244 to $1298 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Guangzhou (Canton) flight

There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Guangzhou (Canton) airport: Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Etihad Airways, United, Ethiopian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier Airlines, ANA, Air India, Qatar Airways, Emirates, IndiGo, Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 3564 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Chicago->Guangzhou (Canton) route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Guangzhou (Canton) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $196. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $92.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Guangzhou (Canton) 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 $148. Conversely, departing from Guangzhou (Canton) on a monday may cost you an additional $132.


Top prices Chicago-Guangzhou (Canton)

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)01-11 to 10-11-2024$ 1160 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)01-12 to 15-12-2024$ 1176 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)07-12 to 14-12-2024$ 1176 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)08-12 to 24-12-2024$ 1176 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)04-01 to 25-01-2025$ 1186 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)11-01 to 17-01-2025$ 1184 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)07-02 to 16-02-2025$ 1159 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)10-02 to 14-02-2025$ 1121 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)18-03 to 25-03-2025$ 1094 
Chicago → Guangzhou (Canton)20-03 to 30-03-2025$ 1194 


When to book your flight Chicago - Guangzhou (Canton) 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 4 to 5 months 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-Guangzhou (Canton) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Guangzhou (Canton), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1607 $, which is a saving of 175 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (197 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Guangzhou (Canton) 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-
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1394 $)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1526 $)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1503 $)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1672 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1689)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1955 $)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1945 $)

August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1907 $)

September

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1457 $)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1411 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1432)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1562 $)

December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1983 $)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Guangzhou (Canton) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $87. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $38 more.



Chicago to Guangzhou (Canton): 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
November 2024$ 1188
$1160 to $1217
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December 2024$ 1284
$1152 to $1511
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January 2025$ 1185
$1184 to $1186
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February 2025$ 1141
$1121 to $1159
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March 2025$ 1144
$1094 to $1194
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April 2025$ 1479
$1383 to $1574
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June 2025$ 1718
$1718 to $1718
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July 2025$ 1688
$1688 to $1688
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, june and july are cheaper to travel to Guangzhou (Canton). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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