Statistics on Chicago-Costa Rica (San José) 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 Costa Rica (San José) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Costa Rica (San José) from Chicago airport is $ 537 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 406 (in september) and $ 680 (in december), which is a saving of $ 131 or a surplus of $ 144 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $389 to $444 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Costa Rica (San José) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Costa Rica (San José) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60068 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Costa Rica (San José) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 406, saving $ 131 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 537). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 680).
Flight Chicago-Costa Rica (San José): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 406 | $ 529 | fair price |
| February | $ 400 | $ 512 | fair price |
| March | $ 495 | $ 646 | high price |
| April | $ 421 | $ 542 | fair price |
| May | $ 391 | $ 460 | good price |
| June | $ 491 | $ 597 | fair price |
| July | $ 527 | $ 609 | high price |
| August | $ 403 | $ 485 | good price |
| September | $ 340 | $ 406 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 348 | $ 419 | good price |
| November | $ 460 | $ 552 | fair price |
| December | $ 510 | $ 680 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 Costa Rica (San José)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Costa Rica (San José) range from $222 to $888. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $222 to $278), 1% at the maximum price (from $832 to $888). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $444 to $500 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Costa Rica flight
There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Costa Rica (San José) airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, Volaris, Copa, Aeromexico (aerm), Avianca (scheduled), jetBlue, American Airlines, Omskavia Airlines, Viva Aerobus and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 60068 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the Chicago->Costa Rica route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Costa Rica (San José) 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 $62. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $133.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Costa Rica (San José) to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $75. Conversely, departing from Costa Rica (San José) on a saturday may cost you an additional $140.
Top prices Chicago-Costa Rica (San José)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → San José | 16-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 313 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 25-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 321 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 02-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 293 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 05-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 277 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 11-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 252 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 265 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 14-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 246 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 24-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 317 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 01-02 to 05-02-2025 | $ 308 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → San José | 12-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 313 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Costa Rica (San José) 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-Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica (San José), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 434 $, which is a saving of 103 $ 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 (240 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Costa Rica (San José) 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 398 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 432), 2 to 3 months ($ 476), 3 to 4 months ($ 529) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 372 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 473), 2 to 3 months ($ 428), 3 to 4 months ($ 497) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 510 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 554), 2 to 3 months ($ 530), 3 to 4 months ($ 584) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 409 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 438), 2 to 3 months ($ 503) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 351 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 432), 3 to 4 months ($ 446) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 485 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 576), 2 to 3 months ($ 526) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 543 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 584), 2 to 3 months ($ 609), 3 to 4 months ($ 609) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 440 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 449), 2 to 3 months ($ 462), 3 to 4 months ($ 479) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 355 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 357), 3 to 4 months ($ 360) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 341 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 374), 3 to 4 months ($ 379) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 443 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 550), 2 to 3 months ($ 489), 3 to 4 months ($ 538) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 484 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 583), 2 to 3 months ($ 627) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Costa Rica are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Chicago to Costa Rica (San José): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | $ 545 $313 to $775 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 424 $309 to $600 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 624 $242 to $1758 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 619 $265 to $1811 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 552 $246 to $1013 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 432 $233 to $1208 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 926 $402 to $2003 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 595 $595 to $595 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 605 $516 to $931 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 491 $360 to $577 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 618 $585 to $680 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1155 $668 to $1622 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february and june are cheaper to travel to Costa Rica (San José). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!