Statistics on Chicago-Penang 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 Penang (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Penang from Chicago airport is $ 1418 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1189 (in april) and $ 1741 (in july), which is a saving of $ 230 or a surplus of $ 324 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1078 to $1132 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1066 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1189, saving $ 230 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1418). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1741).
Flight Chicago-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1196 | $ 1403 | fair price |
| February | $ 1157 | $ 1269 | good price |
| March | $ 1135 | $ 1277 | good price |
| April | $ 1100 | $ 1189 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1249 | $ 1394 | fair price |
| June | $ 1432 | $ 1614 | high price |
| July | $ 1575 | $ 1741 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1485 | $ 1726 | high price |
| September | $ 1210 | $ 1314 | good price |
| October | $ 1203 | $ 1278 | good price |
| November | $ 1191 | $ 1275 | good price |
| December | $ 1260 | $ 1535 | 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 Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Penang range from $916 to $1993. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $916 to $970), 1% at the maximum price (from $1939 to $1993). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1239 to $1293 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Penang flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Penang airport: Turkish Airlines, United, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 1066 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Chicago->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Penang 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 $107. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $117.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang 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 $126. Conversely, departing from Penang on a thursday may cost you an additional $226.
Top prices Chicago-Penang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Penang | 08-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 1525 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Penang | 09-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 2309 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Chicago → Penang | 12-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 1748 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 01-09 to 14-09-2024 | $ 967 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 07-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 1080 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 11-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 972 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 01-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 955 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 15-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 952 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 02-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 1058 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 09-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 1001 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Penang to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 1 to 2 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-Penang 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 Penang, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1374 $, which is a saving of 44 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 1 to 2 months in advance, you will pay the full price (49 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Penang 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $45. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $55 more.