Statistics on Chicago-Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Punta Cana from Chicago airport is $ 594 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 483 (in september) and $ 839 (in march), which is a saving of $ 111 or a surplus of $ 245 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $431 to $485 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Punta Cana before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Punta Cana plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60187 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Punta Cana from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 483, saving $ 111 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 594). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 839).
Flight Chicago-Punta Cana: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 360 | $ 518 | good price |
| February | $ 378 | $ 586 | good price |
| March | $ 511 | $ 839 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 429 | $ 598 | fair price |
| May | $ 407 | $ 511 | good price |
| June | $ 564 | $ 679 | fair price |
| July | $ 504 | $ 612 | fair price |
| August | $ 418 | $ 524 | good price |
| September | $ 390 | $ 483 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 463 | $ 575 | good price |
| November | $ 427 | $ 607 | fair price |
| December | $ 409 | $ 593 | good 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 Punta Cana
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Punta Cana range from $216 to $1132. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $216 to $270), 1% at the maximum price (from $1078 to $1132). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $431 to $485 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Punta Cana flight
There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Punta Cana airport: Frontier Airlines, United, American Airlines, Copa, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, jetBlue and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 60187 flights analyzed in previous years, Frontier Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the Chicago->Punta Cana route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Punta Cana flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 237 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Punta Cana 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 $45. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $40.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Punta Cana 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 $68. Conversely, departing from Punta Cana on a saturday may cost you an additional $77.
Top prices Chicago-Punta Cana
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 20-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 277 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 271 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 08-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 270 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 18-08 to 25-08-2024 | $ 313 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 05-09 to 10-09-2024 | $ 289 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 06-09 to 13-09-2024 | $ 321 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 07-09 to 14-09-2024 | $ 296 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 12-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 298 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 17-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 257 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Punta Cana | 19-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 299 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Punta Cana 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-Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 490 $, which is a saving of 104 $ 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 (486 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Punta Cana 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: 304 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 504), 2 to 3 months ($ 396) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 334 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 445), 3 to 4 months ($ 471) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 626), 4 to 5 months ($ 751) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 453 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 584), 2 to 3 months ($ 588), 3 to 4 months ($ 484), 4 to 5 months ($ 567) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 418 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 435), 2 to 3 months ($ 510), 3 to 4 months ($ 469), 4 to 5 months ($ 459) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 514 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 515), 2 to 3 months ($ 627), 5 to 6 months ($ 562) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 480 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 524), 2 to 3 months ($ 537), 5 to 6 months ($ 593), 6 to 7 months ($ 568) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 413 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 448), 2 to 3 months ($ 442), 3 to 4 months ($ 481) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 351 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 387), 3 to 4 months ($ 397), 4 to 5 months ($ 483) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 523 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 541), 1 to 2 months ($ 550), 3 to 4 months ($ 537), 4 to 5 months ($ 575), 10 to 11 months ($ 567) |
| November | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 439 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 455), 2 to 3 months ($ 523) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 396 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 460), 2 to 3 months ($ 467), 3 to 4 months ($ 560) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Punta Cana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Chicago to Punta Cana: 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 | $ 552 $242 to $1111 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 536 $271 to $839 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 509 $268 to $949 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 457 $270 to $760 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 431 $256 to $763 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 678 $365 to $1023 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 794 $360 to $1667 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 646 $431 to $1430 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 553 $498 to $1130 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 487 $410 to $510 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 681 $424 to $1160 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 875 $530 to $1141 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, february and march are cheaper to travel to Punta Cana. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!