Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Punta Arenas (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Punta Arenas from Chicago airport is $ 888 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 748 (in august) and $ 1058 (in december), which is a saving of $ 141 or a surplus of $ 171 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $949 to $1001 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday 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 Arenas 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 Arenas plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1112 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Punta Arenas 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 august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 748, saving $ 141 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 888). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1058).

Flight Chicago-Punta Arenas: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 908 $ 984 fair price
February$ 872 $ 927 fair price
March$ 876 $ 972 fair price
April$ 755 $ 803 good price
May$ 730 $ 780 good price
June$ 710 $ 820 fair price
July$ 809 $ 898 fair price
August$ 638 $ 748 very good price
September$ 856 $ 933 fair price
October$ 729 $ 796 good price
November$ 851 $ 926 fair price
December$ 938 $ 1058 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 Punta Arenas

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Punta Arenas range from $580 to $1423. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $580 to $633), 1% at the maximum price (from $1370 to $1423). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $949 to $1001 (14% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Punta Arenas flight

There are 5 companies that serve Chicago from Punta Arenas airport: Spirit Airlines, latam airlines group, Frontier Airlines, United and Aeromexico (aerm).

Data analysis:

Of the 1112 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (42% of the time) on the Chicago->Punta Arenas route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Punta Arenas 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 $80. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $51.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Punta Arenas to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Punta Arenas on a friday may cost you an additional $36.


Top prices Chicago-Punta Arenas

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Punta Arenas01-12 to 11-12-2024$ 913 
Chicago → Punta Arenas17-12 to 31-12-2024$ 1485 
Chicago → Punta Arenas21-12 to 27-12-2024$ 2087 
Chicago → Punta Arenas01-01 to 08-01-2025$ 1627 
Chicago → Punta Arenas02-01 to 09-01-2025$ 1357 
Chicago → Punta Arenas04-01 to 11-01-2025$ 1727 
Chicago → Santiago12-03 to 19-03-2025$ 547 
Chicago → Santiago17-03 to 24-03-2025$ 547 
Chicago → Santiago19-03 to 24-03-2025$ 546 
Chicago → Punta Arenas06-04 to 13-04-2025$ 933 


When to book your flight Chicago - Punta Arenas to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 0 to 1 month in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 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 Arenas 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 Arenas, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 882 $, which is a saving of 6 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (162 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Punta Arenas flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

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Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 913 $)

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What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Punta Arenas are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $36 more.



Chicago to Punta Arenas: 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
December 2024$ 1358
$913 to $2087
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January 2025$ 1588
$1357 to $1727
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April 2025$ 933
$933 to $933
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Punta Arenas.



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