Statistics on Chicago-Macao 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 Macao (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Macao from Chicago airport is $ 1587 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1255 (in october) and $ 1932 (in december), which is a saving of $ 332 or a surplus of $ 345 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1107 to $1159 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Macao before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Macao plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3620 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Macao from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1255, saving $ 332 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1587). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1932).
Flight Chicago-Macao: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1335 | $ 1665 | fair price |
| February | $ 1284 | $ 1516 | fair price |
| March | $ 1268 | $ 1779 | high price |
| April | $ 1208 | $ 1505 | fair price |
| May | $ 1237 | $ 1399 | good price |
| June | $ 1693 | $ 1899 | high price |
| July | $ 1601 | $ 1794 | high price |
| August | $ 1312 | $ 1545 | fair price |
| September | $ 1064 | $ 1323 | good price |
| October | $ 1085 | $ 1255 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1095 | $ 1432 | good price |
| December | $ 1562 | $ 1932 the most expensive | very 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 Macao
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Macao range from $948 to $2213. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $949 to $1001), 1% at the maximum price (from $2160 to $2213). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1107 to $1159 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Macao flight
There are 6 companies that serve Chicago from Macao airport: EVA Air, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Korean Air, United and Turkish Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 3620 flights analyzed in previous years, EVA Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Chicago->Macao route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Macao 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 $160. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $116.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Macao to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $126. Conversely, departing from Macao on a saturday may cost you an additional $241.
Top prices Chicago-Macao
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Macao | 22-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 1727 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Chicago → Macao | 01-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 1195 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Chicago → Macao | 18-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 1837 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Macao | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1751 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Macao | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 1669 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Macao | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 1629 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Macao | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 1718 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Macao | 12-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 1322 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Macao | 12-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 1029 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Macao | 01-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 1068 | layover flight with EVA Air |
When to book your flight Chicago - Macao 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-Macao flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Macao, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1217 $, which is a saving of 370 $ 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 (315 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Macao 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: 1383 $) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1171 $) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1228 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1865 $) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1233 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1673 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Macao are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $54. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $37 more.
Chicago to Macao: 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 | $ 1845 $1195 to $2231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1662 $1322 to $1751 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1029 $1029 to $1029 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1068 $1068 to $1068 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, march and april are cheaper to travel to Macao. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!