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 $ 1426 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1225 (in october) and $ 1778 (in july),which is a saving of $ 202 or a surplus of $ 352 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1082 to $1139 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chiang Mai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Chicago-Chiang Mai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5763 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chiang Mai from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1225,saving $ 202 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1426). Conversely,july will be the most expensive ($ 1778).
Flight Chicago-Chiang Mai:when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1260 | $ 1468 | fair price |
| February | $ 1144 | $ 1262 | good price |
| March | $ 1103 | $ 1245 | good price |
| April | $ 1078 | $ 1243 | good price |
| May | $ 1152 | $ 1300 | good price |
| June | $ 1623 | $ 1776 | high price |
| July | $ 1609 | $ 1778 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1349 | $ 1498 | fair price |
| September | $ 1103 | $ 1261 | good price |
| October | $ 1107 | $ 1225 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1135 | $ 1284 | good price |
| December | $ 1466 | $ 1764 | 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 $911 to $1993. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $911 to $968),1% at the maximum price (from $1936 to $1993). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1139 to $1196 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Chiang Mai flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Chiang Mai airport:EVA Air,Delta,ANA,Etihad Airways,Alaska Airlines,Korean Air,Cathay Pacific,Spirit Airlines,Turkish Airlines,United,Japan Airlines,Air India,Qatar Airways and Frontier Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 5763 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 $94. On the other hand,departing on a friday may cost you an additional $63.
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 $38. Conversely,departing from Chiang Mai on a thursday may cost you an additional $61.
Top prices Chicago-Chiang Mai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 05-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 1034 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 11-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1152 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 14-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 1144 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 1148 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 07-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 1194 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 1206 | layover flight with Air India |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 01-10 to 15-10-2025 | $ 787 | layover flight with ANA |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 10-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 974 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 03-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 1023 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Chicago →Chiang Mai | 10-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 872 | layover flight with ANA |
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 1223 $,which is a saving of 203 $ 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:1259 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1416),3 to 4 months ($ 1366) |
| February | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1236 $) |
| March | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1218 $) |
| April | - |
| May | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:1197 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1231) |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1466 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:1156 $) |
| November | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:1184 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1237),5 to 6 months ($ 1241),7 to 8 months ($ 1237) |
| December | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:1694 $) |
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 $21. Conversely,by buying it on a monday,you may end up paying $15 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 1171 $1034 to $1377 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1505 $1194 to $1827 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 881 $787 to $974 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 948 $872 to $1023 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1918 $1787 to $2048 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1214 $1214 to $1214 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,may,june,october,november and january are cheaper to travel to Chiang Mai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!