Statistics on Chicago-Taiwan (Taipei) 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 Taiwan (Taipei) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Taiwan (Taipei) from Chicago airport is $ 1541 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1263 (in april) and $ 2027 (in july), which is a saving of $ 279 or a surplus of $ 486 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1182 to $1236 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Taiwan (Taipei) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Taiwan (Taipei) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23014 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Taiwan (Taipei) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1263, saving $ 279 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1541). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2027).
Flight Chicago-Taiwan (Taipei): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1322 | $ 1535 | fair price |
| February | $ 1196 | $ 1306 | good price |
| March | $ 1189 | $ 1396 | good price |
| April | $ 1084 | $ 1263 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1203 | $ 1480 | good price |
| June | $ 1591 | $ 2003 | high price |
| July | $ 1659 | $ 2027 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1352 | $ 1677 | fair price |
| September | $ 1129 | $ 1274 | good price |
| October | $ 1157 | $ 1305 | good price |
| November | $ 1212 | $ 1387 | good price |
| December | $ 1537 | $ 1838 | 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 Taiwan (Taipei)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Taiwan (Taipei) range from $914 to $2203. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $914 to $968), 1% at the maximum price (from $2149 to $2203). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1182 to $1236 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Taiwan flight
There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Taiwan (Taipei) airport: EVA Air, United, Turkish Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, ANA, Delta, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 23014 flights analyzed in previous years, EVA Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (50% of the time) on the Chicago->Taiwan route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Taiwan (Taipei) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 263 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Taiwan (Taipei) 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 $92. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $77.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Taiwan (Taipei) 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 $74. Conversely, departing from Taiwan (Taipei) on a friday may cost you an additional $118.
Top prices Chicago-Taiwan (Taipei)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Taipei | 10-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 1056 | direct flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Taipei | 11-09 to 18-09-2024 | $ 1115 | direct flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Taipei | 12-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 1056 | direct flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Taipei | 17-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 1124 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Taipei | 18-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 1124 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Taipei | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 1056 | direct flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Taipei | 03-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 1064 | direct flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Taipei | 10-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 1103 | direct flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Taipei | 05-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 1107 | direct flight with EVA Air |
| Chicago → Taipei | 03-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 1064 | direct flight with EVA Air |
When to book your flight Chicago - Taiwan (Taipei) 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-Taiwan flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Taiwan (Taipei), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1286 $, which is a saving of 255 $ 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 (171 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Taiwan (Taipei) 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1297 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1510), 4 to 5 months ($ 1466), 5 to 6 months ($ 1384) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1220 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1287), 2 to 3 months ($ 1267), 5 to 6 months ($ 1252) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1177 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1252), 3 to 4 months ($ 1192), 4 to 5 months ($ 1222), 5 to 6 months ($ 1261) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1130 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1153), 4 to 5 months ($ 1132), 5 to 6 months ($ 1137), 6 to 7 months ($ 1158), 7 to 8 months ($ 1149) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1284 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1449), 2 to 3 months ($ 1426), 3 to 4 months ($ 1428), 4 to 5 months ($ 1334), 6 to 7 months ($ 1315) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1621 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1836), 3 to 4 months ($ 1864), 4 to 5 months ($ 1843), 5 to 6 months ($ 1692), 7 to 8 months ($ 1669) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1600 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2022), 3 to 4 months ($ 1823), 4 to 5 months ($ 1640) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1324 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1615), 3 to 4 months ($ 1597), 4 to 5 months ($ 1476), 5 to 6 months ($ 1372) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1124 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1214), 2 to 3 months ($ 1248), 3 to 4 months ($ 1201), 4 to 5 months ($ 1205), 6 to 7 months ($ 1124), 7 to 8 months ($ 1162) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1117 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1264), 2 to 3 months ($ 1202), 3 to 4 months ($ 1171), 4 to 5 months ($ 1275), 5 to 6 months ($ 1230), 6 to 7 months ($ 1130), 8 to 9 months ($ 1157) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1074 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1333), 3 to 4 months ($ 1263), 4 to 5 months ($ 1258), 5 to 6 months ($ 1229), 6 to 7 months ($ 1193), 7 to 8 months ($ 1197) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1651 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1726), 4 to 5 months ($ 1780), 5 to 6 months ($ 1809), 6 to 7 months ($ 1715), 7 to 8 months ($ 1686) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Taiwan are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Chicago to Taiwan (Taipei): 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 2024 | $ 2888 $1321 to $6089 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1939 $1261 to $2390 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1802 $1470 to $2426 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1597 $1222 to $2382 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1124 $1056 to $1194 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1074 $919 to $1141 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1216 $1107 to $1280 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1182 $1064 to $1341 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1219 $1219 to $1219 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, february and april are cheaper to travel to Taiwan (Taipei). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!