Statistics on Chicago-Beijing 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 Beijing (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Beijing from Chicago airport is $ 2342 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1492 (in march) and $ 3461 (in april), which is a saving of $ 850 or a surplus of $ 1120 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1102 to $1154 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10345 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1492, saving $ 850 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2342). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 3461).
Flight Chicago-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
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January | $ 1206 | $ 1840 | good price |
February | $ 1190 | $ 1718 | good price |
March | $ 1213 | $ 1492 the cheapest | very good price |
April | $ 1321 | $ 3461 the most expensive | very high price |
May | $ 1475 | $ 3410 | high price |
June | $ 1729 | $ 3147 | high price |
July | $ 1779 | $ 2900 | high price |
August | $ 1573 | $ 2224 | good price |
September | $ 1241 | $ 1900 | good price |
October | $ 1198 | $ 1919 | good price |
November | $ 1178 | $ 2010 | good price |
December | $ 1383 | $ 2069 | good 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 Beijing
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Beijing range from $944 to $2256. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $945 to $997), 1% at the maximum price (from $2203 to $2256). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1312 to $1364 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Beijing flight
There are 21 companies that serve Chicago from Beijing airport: United, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier Airlines, ANA, Etihad Airways, Alaska Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Air Canada, Emirates, British Airways, LOT, jetBlue, SAS, TAP and Allegiant Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 10345 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Chicago->Beijing route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Beijing 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 $158. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $199.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Beijing to Chicago departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $200. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a saturday may cost you an additional $261.
Top prices Chicago-Beijing
Round trip | Dates | Price | |
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Chicago → Beijing | 12-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 1042 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 20-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 974 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 933 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 12-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 978 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 974 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 02-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 974 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 04-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 974 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 08-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 1046 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 11-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 1010 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
Chicago → Beijing | 17-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 1040 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Beijing to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 0 to 1 month in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Beijing 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 Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 1727 $, which is a saving of 615 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (3458 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Beijing 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? |
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January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1501 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1827) |
February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1387 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1518), 1 to 2 months ($ 1480), 3 to 4 months ($ 1499) |
March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1374 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1409), 3 to 4 months ($ 1389), 5 to 6 months ($ 1468) |
April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1684 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1785) |
May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1732 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1758), 2 to 3 months ($ 1808) |
June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1868 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2391), 2 to 3 months ($ 1912), 3 to 4 months ($ 2369) |
July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1997 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2083), 2 to 3 months ($ 2520), 3 to 4 months ($ 2443), 4 to 5 months ($ 2743) |
August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1815 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1980), 2 to 3 months ($ 2031), 3 to 4 months ($ 2052) |
September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1404 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1520), 2 to 3 months ($ 1420), 3 to 4 months ($ 1613), 4 to 5 months ($ 1833) |
October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1538 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1549), 1 to 2 months ($ 1699), 3 to 4 months ($ 1570), 4 to 5 months ($ 1755) |
November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1549 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1766), 3 to 4 months ($ 1602) |
December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1675 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1826), 2 to 3 months ($ 1835) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $67. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $68 more.
Chicago to Beijing: 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 | |
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December 2024 | $ 1828 $1623 to $2115 | very good price | Find a flight |
January 2025 | $ 1232 $938 to $2149 | very good price | Find a flight |
February 2025 | $ 1017 $933 to $1109 | very good price | Find a flight |
March 2025 | $ 1073 $973 to $1267 | very good price | Find a flight |
April 2025 | $ 1232 $1160 to $1304 | very good price | Find a flight |
May 2025 | $ 1224 $1187 to $1248 | very good price | Find a flight |
June 2025 | $ 1618 $1336 to $1919 | very good price | Find a flight |
July 2025 | $ 1460 $1460 to $1460 | very good price | Find a flight |
August 2025 | $ 1439 $1310 to $1626 | very good price | Find a flight |
September 2025 | $ 1290 $1290 to $1290 | very good price | Find a flight |
November 2025 | $ 1502 $1502 to $1502 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and november are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!