Statistics on Chicago-Punta Arenas 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 Arenas (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Punta Arenas from Chicago airport is $ 958 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 806 (in august) and $ 1119 (in february), which is a saving of $ 153 or a surplus of $ 162 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $987 to $1042 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 1498 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 806, saving $ 153 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 958). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 1119).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1016 $ 1105 high price
February$ 1030 $ 1119 very high price
March$ 952 $ 1032 fair price
April$ 871 $ 906 fair price
May$ 767 $ 833 good price
June$ 756 $ 863 good price
July$ 858 $ 948 fair price
August$ 694 $ 806 very good price
September$ 893 $ 973 fair price
October$ 758 $ 832 good price
November$ 885 $ 963 fair price
December$ 975 $ 1110 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

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Punta Arenas range from $603 to $1480. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $603 to $658), 1% at the maximum price (from $1425 to $1480). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $987 to $1042 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Punta Arenas flight

There are 6 companies that serve Chicago from Punta Arenas airport: Spirit Airlines, latam airlines group, Avianca (scheduled), Frontier Airlines, United and Aeromexico (aerm).

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Data analysis:

Of the 1498 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Chicago->Punta Arenas route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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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 $75. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $62.

Which day of the week to come back?

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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 $55. Conversely, departing from Punta Arenas on a friday may cost you an additional $65.

Top prices Chicago-Punta Arenas

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Santiago12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 544 
Chicago → Punta Arenas15-05 to 22-05-2025$ 947 
Chicago → Punta Arenas16-05 to 23-05-2025$ 819 
Chicago → Punta Arenas17-05 to 24-05-2025$ 844 
Chicago → Punta Arenas18-05 to 25-05-2025$ 796 
Chicago → Punta Arenas19-05 to 26-05-2025$ 810 
Chicago → Punta Arenas20-05 to 27-05-2025$ 832 
Chicago → Punta Arenas21-05 to 28-05-2025$ 807 
Chicago → Santiago04-06 to 10-06-2025$ 579 
Chicago → Santiago08-09 to 19-09-2025$ 579 

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 3 to 4 months 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 sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Punta Arenas, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 935 $, which is a saving of 23 $ 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 (135 $ 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.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
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February-
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1014 $)
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 906 $)
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November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 950 $)
December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1062 $)

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

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Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Punta Arenas are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $25 more.

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