Statistics on Chicago-Busan 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 Busan (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Busan from Chicago airport is $ 1742 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1382 (in november) and $ 2370 (in july), which is a saving of $ 361 or a surplus of $ 628 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1370 to $1423 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Busan before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Busan plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2003 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Busan from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1382, saving $ 361 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1742). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2370).
Flight Chicago-Busan: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1512 | $ 1820 | fair price |
| February | $ 1276 | $ 1626 | good price |
| March | $ 1410 | $ 1717 | fair price |
| April | $ 1358 | $ 1482 | good price |
| May | $ 1486 | $ 1791 | fair price |
| June | $ 1743 | $ 2040 | fair price |
| July | $ 1835 | $ 2370 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1597 | $ 1937 | fair price |
| September | $ 1217 | $ 1466 | good price |
| October | $ 1248 | $ 1450 | good price |
| November | $ 1149 | $ 1382 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1397 | $ 1823 | 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 Busan
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Busan range from $896 to $2529. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $2477 to $2529). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1370 to $1423 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Busan flight
There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Busan airport: Spirit Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, United, EVA Air, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 2003 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Chicago->Busan route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Busan flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $57. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $80.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Busan 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 Busan on a friday may cost you an additional $127.
Top prices Chicago-Busan
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Busan | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1911 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Busan | 14-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 2346 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Busan | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1899 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Busan | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 1743 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Busan | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 1709 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Busan | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 1478 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago → Busan | 08-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 1721 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Busan | 07-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 1586 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Busan | 20-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 1133 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Busan | 23-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1056 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Chicago - Busan 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 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-Busan flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Busan, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1612 $, which is a saving of 130 $ 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 (131 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Busan 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 | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1433 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1978 $) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1756 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1273 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1316 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1251 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1335) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1740 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Busan are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $52. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $60 more.
Chicago to Busan: 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 | $ 2996 $2346 to $3645 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1833 $1478 to $2595 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1586 $1586 to $1586 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1095 $1056 to $1133 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and march are cheaper to travel to Busan. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!