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 $ 1604 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1285 (in october) and $ 1992 (in december), which is a saving of $ 320 or a surplus of $ 388 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1138 to $1193 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Macao before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Macao plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3990 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Macao from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1285, saving $ 320 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1604). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1992).
Flight Chicago-Macao: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1351 | $ 1661 | fair price |
| February | $ 1272 | $ 1496 | fair price |
| March | $ 1238 | $ 1723 | fair price |
| April | $ 1205 | $ 1491 | fair price |
| May | $ 1276 | $ 1440 | good price |
| June | $ 1707 | $ 1938 | high price |
| July | $ 1639 | $ 1829 | high price |
| August | $ 1345 | $ 1576 | fair price |
| September | $ 1092 | $ 1350 | good price |
| October | $ 1113 | $ 1285 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1128 | $ 1470 | good price |
| December | $ 1590 | $ 1992 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 $975 to $2276. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $976 to $1030), 1% at the maximum price (from $2222 to $2276). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1138 to $1193 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Macao flight
There are 9 companies that serve Chicago from Macao airport: EVA Air, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 3990 flights analyzed in previous years, EVA Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (46% 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 $152. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $88.
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 $122. Conversely, departing from Macao on a saturday may cost you an additional $241.
Top prices Chicago-Macao
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Macao | 05-04 to 12-04-2025 | $ 1179 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Macao | 05-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 1186 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Macao | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 1150 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago → Macao | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1392 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Macao | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1366 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Macao | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1102 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago → Macao | 01-06 to 07-06-2025 | $ 1328 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Chicago → Macao | 05-10 to 17-10-2025 | $ 1064 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Macao | 06-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 1030 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Macao | 25-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 1069 | 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 1250 $, which is a saving of 354 $ 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 (321 $ 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: 1338 $) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1456 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1708) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1201 $) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1276 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1895 $) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1268 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1736 $) |
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 $48. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $32 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1179 $1179 to $1179 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1327 $1102 to $1622 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1328 $1328 to $1328 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1583 $1583 to $1583 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1047 $1030 to $1064 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1069 $1069 to $1069 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, october and november are cheaper to travel to Macao. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!