Statistics on Chicago-Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Fukuoka from Chicago airport is $ 1501 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1217 (in october) and $ 2002 (in august), which is a saving of $ 284 or a surplus of $ 502 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1001 to $1054 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Fukuoka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Fukuoka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1778 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Fukuoka from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1217, saving $ 284 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1501). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 2002).
Flight Chicago-Fukuoka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1203 | $ 1451 | fair price |
| February | $ 1110 | $ 1319 | good price |
| March | $ 1237 | $ 1459 | fair price |
| April | $ 1198 | $ 1577 | fair price |
| May | $ 1211 | $ 1391 | good price |
| June | $ 1461 | $ 1655 | fair price |
| July | $ 1490 | $ 1740 | fair price |
| August | $ 1495 | $ 2002 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1051 | $ 1274 | good price |
| October | $ 1026 | $ 1217 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1051 | $ 1279 | good price |
| December | $ 1309 | $ 1646 | fair 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 Fukuoka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Fukuoka range from $790 to $2424. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $791 to $843), 1% at the maximum price (from $2371 to $2424). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1001 to $1054 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Fukuoka flight
There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Fukuoka airport: Spirit Airlines, United, EVA Air, ANA, Frontier Airlines, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 1778 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Fukuoka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Fukuoka flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $34. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $41.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka on a thursday may cost you an additional $166.
Top prices Chicago-Fukuoka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 04-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 1060 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 12-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 1181 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1519 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 1785 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 1416 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 1296 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 1203 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 06-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 08-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 1071 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Fukuoka | 01-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 1111 | layover flight with EVA Air |
When to book your flight Chicago - Fukuoka to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 2 to 3 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-Fukuoka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Fukuoka, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1357 $, which is a saving of 144 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (153 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Fukuoka 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: 1279 $) |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1581 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1706 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1880 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1143 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1269 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Fukuoka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $36. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $57 more.
Chicago to Fukuoka: 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 | $ 1486 $1060 to $2464 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1402 $914 to $1785 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1071 $1071 to $1071 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1111 $1111 to $1111 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, april and may are cheaper to travel to Fukuoka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!