Statistics on Chicago-Chile (Santiago) 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 Chile (Santiago) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Chile (Santiago) from Chicago airport is $ 797 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 685 (in october) and $ 926 (in december), which is a saving of $ 112 or a surplus of $ 130 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $700 to $754 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chile (Santiago) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Chile (Santiago) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14413 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chile (Santiago) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 685, saving $ 112 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 797). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 926).
Flight Chicago-Chile (Santiago): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 782 | $ 872 | fair price |
| February | $ 741 | $ 800 | fair price |
| March | $ 699 | $ 811 | fair price |
| April | $ 636 | $ 854 | fair price |
| May | $ 583 | $ 700 | good price |
| June | $ 678 | $ 789 | fair price |
| July | $ 763 | $ 871 | fair price |
| August | $ 642 | $ 750 | fair price |
| September | $ 622 | $ 715 | good price |
| October | $ 579 | $ 685 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 672 | $ 787 | fair price |
| December | $ 809 | $ 926 the most expensive | very 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 Chile (Santiago)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Chile (Santiago) range from $431 to $1131. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $431 to $485), 2% at the maximum price (from $1077 to $1131). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $700 to $754 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Chile flight
There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Chile (Santiago) airport: Spirit Airlines, latam airlines group, Frontier Airlines, Copa, United, Delta, Avianca Brazil, Aeromexico (aerm), American Airlines, Air Canada, jetBlue and Volaris.
Data analysis:
Of the 14413 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the Chicago->Chile route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Chile (Santiago) 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 $59. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chile (Santiago) 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 $85. Conversely, departing from Chile (Santiago) on a friday may cost you an additional $69.
Top prices Chicago-Chile (Santiago)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Santiago | 10-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 632 | layover flight with Allegiant Air |
| Chicago → Santiago | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 608 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santiago | 01-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 554 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santiago | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 473 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santiago | 16-07 to 24-07-2024 | $ 620 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santiago | 01-08 to 05-08-2024 | $ 605 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santiago | 16-08 to 23-08-2024 | $ 613 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santiago | 17-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 511 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santiago | 21-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 629 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santiago | 12-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 598 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Chile (Santiago) 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-Chile flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Chile (Santiago), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 713 $, which is a saving of 84 $ 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 (398 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Chile (Santiago) 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: 789 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 866), 1 to 2 months ($ 820) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 736 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 783), 2 to 3 months ($ 797), 5 to 6 months ($ 786), 6 to 7 months ($ 780) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 780), 7 to 8 months ($ 751) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 714), 3 to 4 months ($ 800) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 662 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 672), 3 to 4 months ($ 683) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 687 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 745) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 779 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 829), 2 to 3 months ($ 787) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 674) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 624 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 627), 3 to 4 months ($ 657) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 613 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 620), 3 to 4 months ($ 641), 4 to 5 months ($ 683), 5 to 6 months ($ 684) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 702 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 727), 2 to 3 months ($ 735), 3 to 4 months ($ 767), 4 to 5 months ($ 746), 6 to 7 months ($ 714) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 878 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 890), 1 to 2 months ($ 920), 2 to 3 months ($ 895) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Chile are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Chicago to Chile (Santiago): 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 | $ 894 $608 to $1768 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 643 $462 to $895 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 806 $620 to $1048 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 625 $511 to $690 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 687 $563 to $823 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 687 $687 to $687 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 864 $694 to $937 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1026 $821 to $1145 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 849 $849 to $849 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 802 $792 to $823 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 821 $821 to $821 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1641 $1641 to $1641 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september and january are cheaper to travel to Chile (Santiago). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!