Statistics on Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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 Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) from Chicago airport is $ 867 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 678 (in january) and $ 1088 (in june), which is a saving of $ 189 or a surplus of $ 222 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $914 to $968 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61586 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 678, saving $ 189 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 867). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1088).
Flight Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)): when is the best time to go for the best price?
Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
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January | $ 466 | $ 678 the cheapest | very good price |
February | $ 485 | $ 690 | good price |
March | $ 685 | $ 936 | fair price |
April | $ 669 | $ 834 | fair price |
May | $ 660 | $ 827 | fair price |
June | $ 883 | $ 1088 the most expensive | very high price |
July | $ 859 | $ 1069 | high price |
August | $ 733 | $ 892 | fair price |
September | $ 634 | $ 785 | good price |
October | $ 642 | $ 805 | fair price |
November | $ 665 | $ 894 | fair price |
December | $ 630 | $ 897 | 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 Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu))
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) range from $323 to $1397. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $323 to $377), 1% at the maximum price (from $1344 to $1397). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $914 to $968 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Hawaii flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) airport: United, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 61586 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the Chicago->Hawaii route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 512 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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 $63. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $105.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $83. Conversely, departing from Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) on a saturday may cost you an additional $134.
Top prices Chicago-Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu))
Round trip | Dates | Price | |
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Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 05-09 to 12-09-2024 | $ 521 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 10-09 to 17-09-2024 | $ 492 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 16-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 510 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 21-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 486 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 24-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 482 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 04-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 530 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 24-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 530 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 02-11 to 09-11-2024 | $ 527 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 13-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 511 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
Chicago → Honolulu (Oahu) | 08-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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 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-Hawaii flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 713 $, which is a saving of 154 $ 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 (3847 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)) 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 434 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 535) |
February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 476 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 623), 3 to 4 months ($ 577) |
March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 699 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 2 to 3 months ($ 749), 4 to 5 months ($ 861) |
April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 770 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 799), 2 to 3 months ($ 792), 3 to 4 months ($ 805), 4 to 5 months ($ 779) |
May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 807), 2 to 3 months ($ 758), 3 to 4 months ($ 778), 4 to 5 months ($ 788), 5 to 6 months ($ 802) |
June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 916 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 990), 3 to 4 months ($ 1079), 4 to 5 months ($ 1088), 5 to 6 months ($ 1024), 6 to 7 months ($ 1046) |
July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 926 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 999), 2 to 3 months ($ 1006), 4 to 5 months ($ 1062), 5 to 6 months ($ 1061), 6 to 7 months ($ 1005), 7 to 8 months ($ 1034) |
August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 792 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 839), 2 to 3 months ($ 831), 3 to 4 months ($ 835), 6 to 7 months ($ 879), 7 to 8 months ($ 884) |
September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 698 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 717), 3 to 4 months ($ 710), 4 to 5 months ($ 710), 5 to 6 months ($ 721) |
October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 799), 3 to 4 months ($ 741), 4 to 5 months ($ 750), 5 to 6 months ($ 757), 6 to 7 months ($ 740), 7 to 8 months ($ 796) |
November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 789 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 830), 2 to 3 months ($ 890), 3 to 4 months ($ 838), 6 to 7 months ($ 864) |
December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 593 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 699), 2 to 3 months ($ 853) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Hawaii are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Chicago to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)): 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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May 2024 | $ 799 $469 to $1210 | very good price | Find a flight |
June 2024 | $ 840 $577 to $1333 | very good price | Find a flight |
July 2024 | $ 799 $567 to $1258 | very good price | Find a flight |
August 2024 | $ 772 $436 to $1138 | very good price | Find a flight |
September 2024 | $ 719 $472 to $1221 | very good price | Find a flight |
October 2024 | $ 752 $487 to $1309 | very good price | Find a flight |
November 2024 | $ 813 $436 to $2027 | very good price | Find a flight |
December 2024 | $ 1057 $576 to $2156 | high price | Find a flight |
January 2025 | $ 832 $526 to $1073 | high price | Find a flight |
February 2025 | $ 862 $519 to $1612 | high price | Find a flight |
March 2025 | $ 973 $551 to $1695 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Hawaii (Honolulu (Oahu)). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!