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

The average price to go to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) from Chicago airport is $ 892 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 771 (in september) and $ 1059 (in march), which is a saving of $ 122 or a surplus of $ 168 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $900 to $953 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 Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60335 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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 september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 771, saving $ 122 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 892). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 1059).

Flight Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 675 $ 796 good price
February$ 679 $ 798 good price
March$ 776 $ 1059 very high price
April$ 687 $ 856 fair price
May$ 670 $ 824 good price
June$ 812 $ 1028 high price
July$ 798 $ 998 fair price
August$ 705 $ 865 fair price
September$ 658 $ 771 very good price
October$ 666 $ 789 good price
November$ 693 $ 905 fair price
December$ 780 $ 1012 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 Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu))

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) range from $318 to $1376. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $318 to $371), 1% at the maximum price (from $1323 to $1376). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $900 to $953 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Hawaii flight

There are 6 companies that serve Chicago from Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) airport: United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta.

Data analysis:

Of the 60335 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (53% of the time) on the Chicago->Hawaii route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 486 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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 $56. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $79.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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 $75. Conversely, departing from Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) on a saturday may cost you an additional $117.


Top prices Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu))

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)09-12 to 13-12-2024$ 464 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)08-01 to 13-01-2025$ 434 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)09-01 to 18-01-2025$ 437 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)19-01 to 24-01-2025$ 424 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)22-01 to 29-01-2025$ 405 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)24-01 to 30-01-2025$ 420 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)02-02 to 08-02-2025$ 411 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)10-02 to 24-02-2025$ 434 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)12-02 to 21-02-2025$ 464 
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu)21-02 to 26-02-2025$ 423 


When to book your flight Chicago - Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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-Hawaii flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 808 $, which is a saving of 84 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (5284 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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: 596 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 792), 8 to 9 months ($ 754), 9 to 10 months ($ 739)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 656 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 765), 8 to 9 months ($ 791), 9 to 10 months ($ 754), 10 to 11 months ($ 777)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 849 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 957), 2 to 3 months ($ 863), 3 to 4 months ($ 864), 4 to 5 months ($ 1045), 9 to 10 months ($ 1030), 10 to 11 months ($ 1052)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 744 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 761), 1 to 2 months ($ 777), 3 to 4 months ($ 840), 4 to 5 months ($ 793)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 699 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 804), 2 to 3 months ($ 734), 3 to 4 months ($ 738), 4 to 5 months ($ 800), 5 to 6 months ($ 791)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 904 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 917), 4 to 5 months ($ 1013), 5 to 6 months ($ 971), 6 to 7 months ($ 997), 9 to 10 months ($ 1009)

July

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 891 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 908), 3 to 4 months ($ 907), 5 to 6 months ($ 990), 6 to 7 months ($ 963), 7 to 8 months ($ 909), 8 to 9 months ($ 968), 9 to 10 months ($ 938)

August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 779 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 846), 2 to 3 months ($ 809), 3 to 4 months ($ 794), 6 to 7 months ($ 835), 7 to 8 months ($ 832), 8 to 9 months ($ 808)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 701 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 733), 2 to 3 months ($ 744), 3 to 4 months ($ 743), 5 to 6 months ($ 711), 9 to 10 months ($ 752)

October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 727 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 779), 2 to 3 months ($ 761), 3 to 4 months ($ 771), 4 to 5 months ($ 752), 5 to 6 months ($ 742), 7 to 8 months ($ 781), 8 to 9 months ($ 785)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 845 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 864), 2 to 3 months ($ 867), 5 to 6 months ($ 866), 6 to 7 months ($ 859), 8 to 9 months ($ 889)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 824 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 907), 2 to 3 months ($ 911), 3 to 4 months ($ 945), 4 to 5 months ($ 1005), 9 to 10 months ($ 970)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Hawaii are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $39. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $32 more.



Chicago to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)): 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$ 1281
$697 to $1903
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December 2024$ 881
$424 to $1951
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January 2025$ 759
$405 to $1151
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February 2025$ 771
$395 to $1191
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March 2025$ 958
$518 to $1722
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April 2025$ 1041
$541 to $1895
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May 2025$ 948
$554 to $1424
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June 2025$ 1237
$634 to $1874
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July 2025$ 1047
$599 to $1528
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August 2025$ 926
$571 to $1127
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September 2025$ 842
$551 to $1178
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October 2025$ 1450
$967 to $2204
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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