Statistics on Chicago-Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Hong Kong from Chicago airport is $ 1439 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1160 (in september) and $ 1886 (in july), which is a saving of $ 280 or a surplus of $ 447 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1026 to $1080 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday 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 Hong Kong 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-Hong Kong plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 31706 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Hong Kong 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 september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1160, saving $ 280 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1439). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1886).

Flight Chicago-Hong Kong: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1097 $ 1417 fair price
February$ 1040 $ 1203 good price
March$ 1087 $ 1327 good price
April$ 1080 $ 1238 good price
May$ 1101 $ 1342 good price
June$ 1569 $ 1821 high price
July$ 1583 $ 1886 very high price
August$ 1318 $ 1626 fair price
September$ 1037 $ 1160 very good price
October$ 1054 $ 1199 good price
November$ 1059 $ 1222 good price
December$ 1432 $ 1820 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 Hong Kong

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Hong Kong range from $756 to $2051. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $756 to $810), 1% at the maximum price (from $1997 to $2051). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1134 to $1188 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Hong Kong flight

There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Hong Kong airport: Cathay Pacific, United, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, EVA Air, Delta, Japan Airlines, ANA, Spirit Airlines, Finnair, Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, Etihad Airways and Frontier Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 31706 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Chicago->Hong Kong route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Hong Kong flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 334 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Hong Kong flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $167. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $133.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Hong Kong to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $145. Conversely, departing from Hong Kong on a saturday may cost you an additional $152.

Top prices Chicago-Hong Kong

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Hong Kong05-04 to 12-04-2025$ 1080 
Chicago → Hong Kong11-04 to 19-04-2025$ 1087 
Chicago → Hong Kong22-04 to 29-04-2025$ 1061 
Chicago → Hong Kong11-05 to 18-05-2025$ 1079 
Chicago → Hong Kong12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 1072 
Chicago → Hong Kong16-05 to 23-05-2025$ 1038 
Chicago → Hong Kong16-07 to 23-07-2025$ 1068 
Chicago → Hong Kong04-09 to 14-09-2025$ 945 
Chicago → Hong Kong10-09 to 17-09-2025$ 1083 
Chicago → Hong Kong01-11 to 08-11-2025$ 980 

When to book your flight Chicago - Hong Kong to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Hong Kong flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Hong Kong, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1268 $, which is a saving of 171 $ 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 (208 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Hong Kong 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1005 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1238), 4 to 5 months ($ 1220), 5 to 6 months ($ 1184), 6 to 7 months ($ 1279), 7 to 8 months ($ 1345)
February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1058 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1193), 2 to 3 months ($ 1184), 4 to 5 months ($ 1140), 5 to 6 months ($ 1065)
March

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1133 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1264), 2 to 3 months ($ 1220), 3 to 4 months ($ 1163), 4 to 5 months ($ 1202), 5 to 6 months ($ 1138), 6 to 7 months ($ 1189)
April

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1121 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1184), 3 to 4 months ($ 1195), 4 to 5 months ($ 1131), 5 to 6 months ($ 1182), 6 to 7 months ($ 1128)
May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1081 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1297), 3 to 4 months ($ 1318), 5 to 6 months ($ 1228), 6 to 7 months ($ 1256), 7 to 8 months ($ 1192), 8 to 9 months ($ 1120)
June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1546 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1787), 2 to 3 months ($ 1625), 3 to 4 months ($ 1620), 4 to 5 months ($ 1622), 5 to 6 months ($ 1598), 7 to 8 months ($ 1692)
July

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1486 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1843), 2 to 3 months ($ 1740), 3 to 4 months ($ 1576), 4 to 5 months ($ 1574), 5 to 6 months ($ 1570), 7 to 8 months ($ 1636)
August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1336 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1549), 3 to 4 months ($ 1393), 5 to 6 months ($ 1545), 6 to 7 months ($ 1543)
September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1096 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1123), 2 to 3 months ($ 1148), 3 to 4 months ($ 1126), 4 to 5 months ($ 1099)
October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1065 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1157), 2 to 3 months ($ 1122), 3 to 4 months ($ 1106), 4 to 5 months ($ 1126), 5 to 6 months ($ 1096), 7 to 8 months ($ 1134), 8 to 9 months ($ 1151)
November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1055 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1133), 3 to 4 months ($ 1092), 4 to 5 months ($ 1121), 5 to 6 months ($ 1124), 6 to 7 months ($ 1111)
December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1537 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1813), 3 to 4 months ($ 1725), 4 to 5 months ($ 1665), 5 to 6 months ($ 1808), 6 to 7 months ($ 1640), 7 to 8 months ($ 1649)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Hong Kong are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $16 more.

Chicago to Hong Kong: 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$ 1204
$1061 to $1748		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1378
$857 to $1984		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1588
$1304 to $1970		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1584
$1068 to $1801		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1714
$1612 to $1794		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1248
$945 to $1799		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1216
$1181 to $1250		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1141
$980 to $1205		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1905
$1089 to $2163		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1694
$1600 to $1767		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, june, july and november are cheaper to travel to Hong Kong. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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