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

The average price to go to Phuket from Chicago airport is $ 1329 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1090 (in september) and $ 1645 (in december), which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 316 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $990 to $1042 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 Phuket 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-Phuket plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 16148 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Phuket 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 ($ 1090, saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1329). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1645).

Flight Chicago-Phuket: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1074 $ 1397 fair price
February$ 1057 $ 1229 good price
March$ 1033 $ 1162 good price
April$ 1032 $ 1157 good price
May$ 1106 $ 1252 fair price
June$ 1452 $ 1603 high price
July$ 1385 $ 1599 high price
August$ 1237 $ 1528 high price
September$ 982 $ 1090 very good price
October$ 984 $ 1097 good price
November$ 1031 $ 1179 good price
December$ 1338 $ 1645 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 Phuket

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Phuket range from $781 to $1876. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $782 to $834), 1% at the maximum price (from $1824 to $1876). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1042 to $1094 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Phuket flight

There are 16 companies that serve Chicago from Phuket airport: ANA, EVA Air, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Delta, United, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Spirit Airlines, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, Air India, Finnair and Malaysia Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 16148 flights analyzed in previous years, ANA was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Chicago->Phuket route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Phuket 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 $79. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $215.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Phuket 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 $60. Conversely, departing from Phuket on a friday may cost you an additional $159.


Top prices Chicago-Phuket

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Phuket05-02 to 15-02-2025$ 866 
Chicago → Phuket06-02 to 13-02-2025$ 905 
Chicago → Phuket12-02 to 17-02-2025$ 821 
Chicago → Phuket20-02 to 28-02-2025$ 901 
Chicago → Phuket04-03 to 10-03-2025$ 860 
Chicago → Phuket08-03 to 23-03-2025$ 870 
Chicago → Phuket16-03 to 26-03-2025$ 824 
Chicago → Phuket01-04 to 08-04-2025$ 864 
Chicago → Phuket04-04 to 13-04-2025$ 893 
Chicago → Phuket17-04 to 24-04-2025$ 817 


When to book your flight Chicago - Phuket 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 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-Phuket flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Phuket, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1129 $, which is a saving of 200 $ 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 (210 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Phuket 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1105 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1390), 2 to 3 months ($ 1386), 6 to 7 months ($ 1362), 9 to 10 months ($ 1122)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1069 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1093), 6 to 7 months ($ 1073), 7 to 8 months ($ 1197)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1003 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1114), 4 to 5 months ($ 1038), 6 to 7 months ($ 1129), 7 to 8 months ($ 1079), 8 to 9 months ($ 1117), 9 to 10 months ($ 1101)

April

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1059 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1105), 5 to 6 months ($ 1087), 6 to 7 months ($ 1131), 8 to 9 months ($ 1069)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1163 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1198), 4 to 5 months ($ 1202), 5 to 6 months ($ 1192)

June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1416 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1535), 3 to 4 months ($ 1541), 4 to 5 months ($ 1547)

July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1371 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1567), 4 to 5 months ($ 1457)

August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1190 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1517), 2 to 3 months ($ 1506), 3 to 4 months ($ 1438), 4 to 5 months ($ 1294), 5 to 6 months ($ 1382)

September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1001 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1080), 3 to 4 months ($ 1068), 4 to 5 months ($ 1020), 5 to 6 months ($ 1087)

October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1004 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1040), 3 to 4 months ($ 1068), 4 to 5 months ($ 1077), 5 to 6 months ($ 1049), 7 to 8 months ($ 1053)

November

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1037 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1147), 3 to 4 months ($ 1118), 4 to 5 months ($ 1106), 5 to 6 months ($ 1082), 7 to 8 months ($ 1045), 8 to 9 months ($ 1041), 9 to 10 months ($ 1117)

December

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1566 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1617), 4 to 5 months ($ 1602), 6 to 7 months ($ 1593)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Phuket are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $18 more.



Chicago to Phuket: 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
December 2024$ 1482
$1058 to $2731
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January 2025$ 1274
$874 to $2100
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February 2025$ 882
$821 to $913
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March 2025$ 893
$810 to $1036
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April 2025$ 921
$810 to $1097
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June 2025$ 1591
$1584 to $1600
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July 2025$ 1431
$1431 to $1431
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August 2025$ 1384
$1280 to $1487
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, july and august are cheaper to travel to Phuket. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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