Statistics on Chicago-Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 Saint Lucia (Castries) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Saint Lucia (Castries) from Chicago airport is $ 857 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 727 (in september) and $ 1095 (in july), which is a saving of $ 130 or a surplus of $ 238 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $645 to $698 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saint Lucia (Castries) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Saint Lucia (Castries) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 11789 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saint Lucia (Castries) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 727, saving $ 130 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 857). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1095).
Flight Chicago-Saint Lucia (Castries): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 589 | $ 730 | good price |
| February | $ 596 | $ 812 | good price |
| March | $ 718 | $ 1028 | high price |
| April | $ 649 | $ 807 | good price |
| May | $ 707 | $ 803 | good price |
| June | $ 712 | $ 831 | fair price |
| July | $ 899 | $ 1095 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 720 | $ 868 | fair price |
| September | $ 655 | $ 727 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 745 | $ 856 | fair price |
| November | $ 688 | $ 821 | good price |
| December | $ 706 | $ 907 | fair 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 Saint Lucia (Castries)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Saint Lucia (Castries) range from $483 to $1343. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $484 to $537), 1% at the maximum price (from $1289 to $1343). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $645 to $698 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Saint Lucia flight
There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Saint Lucia (Castries) airport: jetBlue, United, American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta, Spirit Airlines, Iberia and Frontier Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 11789 flights analyzed in previous years, jetBlue was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Chicago->Saint Lucia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 $100. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $139.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 $113. Conversely, departing from Saint Lucia (Castries) on a saturday may cost you an additional $163.
Top prices Chicago-Saint Lucia (Castries)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Castries | 09-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 524 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Castries | 16-06 to 28-06-2024 | $ 534 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Castries | 07-07 to 13-07-2024 | $ 491 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Castries | 22-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 464 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Castries | 01-08 to 05-08-2024 | $ 514 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Castries | 08-08 to 12-08-2024 | $ 514 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Castries | 09-08 to 16-08-2024 | $ 491 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Castries | 16-08 to 23-08-2024 | $ 488 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Castries | 07-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 464 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Castries | 18-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 468 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Saint Lucia (Castries) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Saint Lucia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Saint Lucia (Castries), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 818 $, which is a saving of 39 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (296 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Saint Lucia (Castries) 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 708), 1 to 2 months ($ 717), 2 to 3 months ($ 729), 4 to 5 months ($ 724) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 702 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 778), 2 to 3 months ($ 800), 3 to 4 months ($ 799), 4 to 5 months ($ 750) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 840 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1016), 2 to 3 months ($ 902), 4 to 5 months ($ 853), 5 to 6 months ($ 948) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 742 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 766), 1 to 2 months ($ 766), 3 to 4 months ($ 745) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 745 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 747), 4 to 5 months ($ 788) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 781 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 783), 4 to 5 months ($ 802) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 885 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1030), 4 to 5 months ($ 910) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 746 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 827), 3 to 4 months ($ 852), 5 to 6 months ($ 747) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 681), 3 to 4 months ($ 672), 5 to 6 months ($ 706) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 806 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 817), 3 to 4 months ($ 834) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 788), 2 to 3 months ($ 813), 7 to 8 months ($ 764) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 799 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 820), 2 to 3 months ($ 817) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Saint Lucia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Chicago to Saint Lucia (Castries): 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 | $ 779 $664 to $1016 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 615 $524 to $724 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 553 $464 to $802 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 502 $488 to $514 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 635 $584 to $675 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 751 $694 to $803 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 630 $581 to $832 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 937 $464 to $1409 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 468 $468 to $468 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and march are cheaper to travel to Saint Lucia (Castries). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!