Statistics on Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua) 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 Nicaragua (Managua) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Nicaragua (Managua) from Chicago airport is $ 518 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 333 (in february) and $ 611 (in july), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 93 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $216 to $270 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Nicaragua (Managua) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7904 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Nicaragua (Managua) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 333, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 518). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 611).
Flight Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 323 | $ 435 | fair price |
| February | $ 233 | $ 333 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 416 | $ 553 | high price |
| April | $ 277 | $ 552 | high price |
| May | $ 295 | $ 511 | fair price |
| June | $ 440 | $ 590 | high price |
| July | $ 477 | $ 611 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 359 | $ 509 | fair price |
| September | $ 324 | $ 521 | high price |
| October | $ 281 | $ 470 | fair price |
| November | $ 344 | $ 534 | high price |
| December | $ 411 | $ 590 | 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 Nicaragua (Managua)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Nicaragua (Managua) range from $162 to $1023. 10% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $162 to $216), 1% at the maximum price (from $969 to $1023). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $216 to $270 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Nicaragua flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Nicaragua (Managua) airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, Aeromexico (aerm), American Airlines, Copa and Avianca Brazil.
Data analysis:
Of the 7904 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (65% of the time) on the Chicago->Nicaragua route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua) 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 $74. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $76.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Nicaragua (Managua) 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 $118. Conversely, departing from Nicaragua (Managua) on a sunday may cost you an additional $103.
Top prices Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Managua | 08-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 224 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 02-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 236 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 231 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 200 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 23-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 459 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 11-08 to 18-08-2024 | $ 438 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 15-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 354 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 21-12 to 30-12-2024 | $ 696 | layover flight with Aeromexico (aerm) |
When to book your flight Chicago - Nicaragua (Managua) 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 8 to 9 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-Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua (Managua), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 448 $, which is a saving of 70 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (275 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Nicaragua (Managua) 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: 354 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 425), 2 to 3 months ($ 403) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 280 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 300) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 461 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 549) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 484 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 511) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 406 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 509), 2 to 3 months ($ 410) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 554 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 565), 1 to 2 months ($ 555), 3 to 4 months ($ 581) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 535 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 541) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 418 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 456) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 436 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 342 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 433) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 456 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 499) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 448 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 565), 2 to 3 months ($ 548) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Nicaragua are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $46. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $37 more.
Chicago to Nicaragua (Managua): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 260 $200 to $459 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 453 $438 to $468 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 354 $354 to $354 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 696 $696 to $696 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august and september are cheaper to travel to Nicaragua (Managua). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!