Are direct flights from Bangkok to Chicago always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are often more expensive than flights with layovers. Connecting flights can be a good option if you are looking to save money and don't mind a longer journey. Consider your priorities for cost versus speed.

Can flexible travel dates help on Bangkok to Chicago flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on weekdays often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a few days can sometimes lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Bangkok to Chicago flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes or for specific payment methods. These can add up to the total price of your journey.

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2027-03-16 – 2027-03-22
BKK - Chicago
90% AI deal score
$1,031
$826
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-27
BKK - Chicago
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$906
$841
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BKK - Chicago
82% AI deal score
$970
$854
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BKK - Chicago
83% AI deal score
$947
$876
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BKK - Chicago
79% AI deal score
$933
$880
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BKK - Chicago
79% AI deal score
$939
$882
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BKK - Chicago
76% AI deal score
$905
$898
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$952
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83% AI deal score
$1,090
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BKK - Chicago
80% AI deal score
$972
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Bangkok to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Bangkok to Chicago

Flights from Bangkok to Chicago cover a substantial distance of 13,786 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you should expect a significant travel time, often involving multiple connections, to reach your destination.

When looking for cheap flights from Bangkok to Chicago, fares typically range from $848–$1503, with a median price of $1145. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 1% of recent fares were considered a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Chicago is typically during the winter months. December stands out as the most affordable, with a median fare of $652. Following closely is January, where the median fare is $684. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $837.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should plan for a journey that includes at least two stops before reaching Chicago.

A typical journey from Bangkok to Chicago takes approximately 29h 5m, including connections. This median duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common necessity for multiple stopovers to complete the trip.

How much is a round trip from Bangkok to Chicago

Regular price: $867 - $1,610

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bangkok to Chicago is typically between $867 and $1610. The current lowest deal is $831 with Thai Airways International for travel from Oct 14-Oct 28.

now $831

Low $867

High $1,610

The cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Chicago is December, with a median price of $652. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1605. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $652

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,605

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bangkok to Chicago

Thai Airways International

Etihad Airways

All Nippon Airways

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Bangkok to Chicago

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$1,160

$999

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,149

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,043

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,051

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,315

$1,024

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,043

$896

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bangkok to Chicago

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,326 → $1,001

25%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$1,333 → $1,025

23%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$1,237 → $941

24%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,315 → $1,025

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

Bangkok - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Bangkok to Chicago are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, January, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from Bangkok to Chicago typically take 29h 5m, with 2 stopovers on average.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

This long-haul route frequently has deals, with connecting flights being the norm.

🏆 Airline highlight

Thai Airways International offers many deals

Thai Airways International has historically offered 93 deals for flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking connecting flights

With no direct flights, consider connecting options to find available fares for your trip.

Bangkok main airports to depart from

Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

Cheapest

Suvarnabhumi Airport is a convenient option for flights from Bangkok to Chicago.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$812

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many connections to Chicago from Bangkok.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$811

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International Airport is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,154

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From BKK

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,035

$2,962

Save $2,073

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,958

$2,950

Save $2,008

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,020

$2,962

Save $2,058

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,958

$2,991

Save $1,967

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,958

$2,991

Save $1,967

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,297

$3,141

Save $2,156

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Oct 24

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,828

$3,239

Save $1,589

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Oct 24

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,879

$3,274

Save $1,605

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Oct 24

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,806

$3,296

Save $1,510

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,378

$2,867

Save $2,511

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Oct 24

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,771

$3,546

Save $1,225

Vietnam Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BKK

Elite

Sep 17

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$18,672

$12,876

Save $5,796

Korean Air

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help uncover better deals. Look out for layovers, as these flights are often less expensive than direct options.

Booking flights in advance, typically several months before your desired departure, can often lead to better prices. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer slight advantages.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can occasionally be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Bangkok to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Bangkok to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Bangkok to Chicago

Regular price: $867 - $1,610

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bangkok to Chicago is typically between $867 and $1610. The current lowest deal is $831 with Thai Airways International for travel from Oct 14-Oct 28.

now $831

Low $867

High $1,610

The cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

December

Cheapest

Flights from $652

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,605

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bangkok to Chicago

Thai Airways International

Etihad Airways

All Nippon Airways

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Bangkok to Chicago

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$1,160

$999

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,149

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,043

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,051

$972

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,315

$1,024

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BKK - Chicago

Bangkok (BKK) - Chicago (ORD)

Thai Airways International

$1,043

$896

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bangkok to Chicago

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,326 → $1,001

25%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$1,333 → $1,025

23%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

$1,237 → $941

24%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,315 → $1,025

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

Bangkok - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Bangkok to Chicago are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, January, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights from Bangkok to Chicago typically take 29h 5m, with 2 stopovers on average.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on connecting flights

This long-haul route frequently has deals, with connecting flights being the norm.

🏆 Airline highlight

Thai Airways International offers many deals

Thai Airways International has historically offered 93 deals for flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking connecting flights

With no direct flights, consider connecting options to find available fares for your trip.

Bangkok main airports to depart from

Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

Cheapest

Suvarnabhumi Airport is a convenient option for flights from Bangkok to Chicago.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$812

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering many connections to Chicago from Bangkok.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$811

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International Airport is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$18,672

$12,876

Save $5,796

Korean Air

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Bangkok to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Bangkok to Chicago

Bangkok to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Bangkok to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Bangkok to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

Direct flights from Bangkok to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Bangkok to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bangkok to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

Bangkok - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Thai Airways International offers many deals

Consider booking connecting flights

Bangkok main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Dec 02

Oct 24

Sep 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How can I find cheap flights from Bangkok to Chicago?

When should I book flights from Bangkok to Chicago?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Bangkok to Chicago?

Are direct flights from Bangkok to Chicago always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Bangkok to Chicago flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Bangkok to Chicago flights?

Related routes

More routes from Bangkok

Flights to Chicago from other cities

Bangkok to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Bangkok to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Bangkok to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

Direct flights from Bangkok to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Bangkok to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bangkok to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from Bangkok to Chicago

Bangkok - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Frequent deals on connecting flights

Thai Airways International offers many deals

Consider booking connecting flights

Bangkok main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 24

Dec 02

Oct 24

Sep 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How can I find cheap flights from Bangkok to Chicago?

When should I book flights from Bangkok to Chicago?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Bangkok to Chicago?