Statistics on Chicago-Bali 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 Bali (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Bali from Chicago airport is $ 1420 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1182 (in february) and $ 1793 (in december), which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 373 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1154 to $1209 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bali before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Bali plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60055 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bali from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1182, saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1420). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1793).
Flight Chicago-Bali: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1205 | $ 1385 | fair price |
| February | $ 1074 | $ 1182 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1065 | $ 1193 | good price |
| April | $ 1086 | $ 1197 | good price |
| May | $ 1209 | $ 1341 | fair price |
| June | $ 1567 | $ 1704 | high price |
| July | $ 1542 | $ 1730 | high price |
| August | $ 1445 | $ 1710 | high price |
| September | $ 1168 | $ 1283 | good price |
| October | $ 1121 | $ 1247 | good price |
| November | $ 1136 | $ 1273 | good price |
| December | $ 1498 | $ 1793 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 Bali
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Bali range from $880 to $1979. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $880 to $935), 1% at the maximum price (from $1924 to $1979). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1154 to $1209 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Bali flight
There are 17 companies that serve Chicago from Bali airport: Turkish Airlines, EVA Air, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Delta, Singapore Airlines, United, British Airways, Spirit Airlines, Air India, Emirates and Frontier Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60055 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Chicago->Bali route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Bali 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 $37. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bali 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 $45. Conversely, departing from Bali on a saturday may cost you an additional $66.
Top prices Chicago-Bali
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Bali | 03-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 851 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Bali | 09-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 872 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Bali | 10-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 851 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Bali | 16-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 855 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Bali | 18-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 857 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Bali | 22-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 851 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Bali | 24-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 858 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Bali | 16-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 877 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Chicago → Bali | 23-10 to 28-10-2025 | $ 871 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Bali | 14-03 to 23-03-2026 | $ 869 | layover flight with Air India |
When to book your flight Chicago - Bali 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-Bali flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Bali, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1277 $, which is a saving of 143 $ 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 (185 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Bali 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: 1232 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1299), 5 to 6 months ($ 1276), 6 to 7 months ($ 1313), 7 to 8 months ($ 1276), 8 to 9 months ($ 1242), 10 to 11 months ($ 1347) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1098 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1141), 2 to 3 months ($ 1137), 4 to 5 months ($ 1170), 5 to 6 months ($ 1130), 6 to 7 months ($ 1115), 7 to 8 months ($ 1127), 9 to 10 months ($ 1126), 10 to 11 months ($ 1120) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1097 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1149), 3 to 4 months ($ 1118), 4 to 5 months ($ 1188), 5 to 6 months ($ 1141), 7 to 8 months ($ 1112), 8 to 9 months ($ 1115), 9 to 10 months ($ 1109), 10 to 11 months ($ 1128) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1126 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1181), 3 to 4 months ($ 1140), 4 to 5 months ($ 1139), 5 to 6 months ($ 1188), 6 to 7 months ($ 1159), 7 to 8 months ($ 1161), 8 to 9 months ($ 1134), 9 to 10 months ($ 1127) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1263 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1336), 3 to 4 months ($ 1265), 5 to 6 months ($ 1284), 6 to 7 months ($ 1339), 7 to 8 months ($ 1339), 8 to 9 months ($ 1284), 9 to 10 months ($ 1279), 10 to 11 months ($ 1280) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1517 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1671), 4 to 5 months ($ 1623), 5 to 6 months ($ 1594), 6 to 7 months ($ 1618), 7 to 8 months ($ 1607), 8 to 9 months ($ 1649), 9 to 10 months ($ 1584) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1507 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1715), 5 to 6 months ($ 1545), 6 to 7 months ($ 1570), 7 to 8 months ($ 1527), 8 to 9 months ($ 1546), 10 to 11 months ($ 1641), 11 to 12 months ($ 1679) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1399 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1674), 2 to 3 months ($ 1663), 4 to 5 months ($ 1614), 5 to 6 months ($ 1564), 6 to 7 months ($ 1408), 7 to 8 months ($ 1401), 8 to 9 months ($ 1439), 10 to 11 months ($ 1570) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1141 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1230), 3 to 4 months ($ 1229), 4 to 5 months ($ 1209), 5 to 6 months ($ 1184), 6 to 7 months ($ 1208), 7 to 8 months ($ 1151), 9 to 10 months ($ 1188) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1108 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1232), 3 to 4 months ($ 1219), 4 to 5 months ($ 1193), 5 to 6 months ($ 1164), 6 to 7 months ($ 1126), 7 to 8 months ($ 1169), 8 to 9 months ($ 1109), 10 to 11 months ($ 1140) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1115 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1270), 3 to 4 months ($ 1182), 4 to 5 months ($ 1204), 5 to 6 months ($ 1168), 6 to 7 months ($ 1147), 7 to 8 months ($ 1153), 8 to 9 months ($ 1124), 10 to 11 months ($ 1228), 11 to 12 months ($ 1140) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1519 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1783), 4 to 5 months ($ 1706), 5 to 6 months ($ 1698), 6 to 7 months ($ 1661), 7 to 8 months ($ 1559), 8 to 9 months ($ 1590), 9 to 10 months ($ 1581), 11 to 12 months ($ 1716) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Bali are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Chicago to Bali: 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 | $ 1091 $906 to $1318 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1114 $984 to $1450 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1491 $1296 to $1617 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1467 $1227 to $1801 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1357 $1040 to $1597 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 901 $851 to $1258 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 926 $871 to $1041 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1075 $974 to $1348 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1569 $1191 to $1758 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1061 $1001 to $1199 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 914 $914 to $914 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 928 $869 to $968 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Bali. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!