Statistics on Chicago-Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Chiang Mai from Chicago airport is $ 1318 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1123 (in october) and $ 1645 (in july), which is a saving of $ 196 or a surplus of $ 327 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1042 to $1094 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chiang Mai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Chiang Mai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4789 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chiang Mai from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1123, saving $ 196 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1318). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1645).
Flight Chicago-Chiang Mai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1147 | $ 1342 | fair price |
| February | $ 1051 | $ 1176 | good price |
| March | $ 1020 | $ 1185 | good price |
| April | $ 1017 | $ 1210 | good price |
| May | $ 1051 | $ 1194 | good price |
| June | $ 1463 | $ 1624 | high price |
| July | $ 1480 | $ 1645 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1248 | $ 1389 | fair price |
| September | $ 1010 | $ 1157 | good price |
| October | $ 1013 | $ 1123 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1039 | $ 1183 | good price |
| December | $ 1318 | $ 1590 | 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 Chiang Mai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Chiang Mai range from $833 to $1928. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $834 to $886), 1% at the maximum price (from $1876 to $1928). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1042 to $1094 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Chiang Mai flight
There are 15 companies that serve Chicago from Chiang Mai airport: EVA Air, Delta, ANA, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Frontier Airlines, Air India and IndiGo.
Data analysis:
Of the 4789 flights analyzed in previous years, EVA Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Chicago->Chiang Mai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Chiang Mai 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 $87. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $55.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chiang Mai 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 $31. Conversely, departing from Chiang Mai on a thursday may cost you an additional $72.
Top prices Chicago-Chiang Mai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 1262 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 07-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 1458 | layover flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 10-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 1069 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 11-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 1200 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 07-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 1012 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 13-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 899 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 14-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 951 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 15-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 910 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 20-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 1125 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Chiang Mai | 21-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 1258 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Chicago - Chiang Mai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1105 $, which is a saving of 213 $ 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 (112 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Chiang Mai 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1152 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1299), 3 to 4 months ($ 1250) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1182 $) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1133 $) |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1341 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1058 $) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1083 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1179), 4 to 5 months ($ 1132), 5 to 6 months ($ 1135) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1537 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Chiang Mai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $19 more.
Chicago to Chiang Mai: 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 | $ 1865 $1262 to $2598 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1551 $1031 to $1884 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1012 $1012 to $1012 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1029 $899 to $1258 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1639 $1540 to $1670 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and march are cheaper to travel to Chiang Mai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!