Statistics on Chicago-Santander 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 Santander (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Santander from Chicago airport is $ 1274 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 821 (in february) and $ 1868 (in july), which is a saving of $ 454 or a surplus of $ 595 (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 $754 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santander before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Santander plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2517 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santander from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 821, saving $ 454 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1274). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1868).
Flight Chicago-Santander: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 696 | $ 901 | good price |
| February | $ 674 | $ 821 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 743 | $ 1151 | good price |
| April | $ 835 | $ 1087 | good price |
| May | $ 1058 | $ 1447 | fair price |
| June | $ 1240 | $ 1629 | high price |
| July | $ 1510 | $ 1868 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1113 | $ 1576 | high price |
| September | $ 930 | $ 1221 | fair price |
| October | $ 969 | $ 1204 | good price |
| November | $ 717 | $ 990 | good price |
| December | $ 1067 | $ 1380 | 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 Santander
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Santander range from $539 to $2369. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $2315 to $2369). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $700 to $754 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Santander flight
There are 5 companies that serve Chicago from Santander airport: Iberia, Finnair, Spirit Airlines, United and Frontier Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 2517 flights analyzed in previous years, Iberia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (74% of the time) on the Chicago->Santander route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Santander flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $160. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $208.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santander 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 $124. Conversely, departing from Santander on a saturday may cost you an additional $319.
Top prices Chicago-Santander
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Santander | 02-08 to 19-08-2024 | $ 947 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Santander | 03-08 to 19-08-2024 | $ 1021 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Santander | 08-08 to 13-08-2024 | $ 1193 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 22-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 521 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 03-11 to 08-11-2024 | $ 512 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 06-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 500 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 01-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Madrid | 05-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 520 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 512 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Barcelona | 14-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 448 | layover flight with TAP |
When to book your flight Chicago - Santander to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Santander flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Santander, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1124 $, which is a saving of 150 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (289 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Santander 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: 779 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 852 $) |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1436 $) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1819 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1404 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1190 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 978 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 891 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1379 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Santander are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $64. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $62 more.