Statistics on Chicago-Santiago 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 Santiago (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Santiago from Chicago airport is $ 766 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 664 (in october) and $ 890 (in december), which is a saving of $ 103 or a surplus of $ 124 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $633 to $685 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santiago before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Santiago plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16719 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santiago from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 664, saving $ 103 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 766). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 890).
Flight Chicago-Santiago: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 740 | $ 842 | fair price |
| February | $ 701 | $ 778 | fair price |
| March | $ 682 | $ 789 | fair price |
| April | $ 624 | $ 836 | fair price |
| May | $ 586 | $ 691 | good price |
| June | $ 656 | $ 761 | fair price |
| July | $ 700 | $ 816 | fair price |
| August | $ 595 | $ 699 | good price |
| September | $ 580 | $ 681 | good price |
| October | $ 571 | $ 664 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 645 | $ 748 | fair price |
| December | $ 779 | $ 890 the most expensive | 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 Santiago
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Santiago range from $422 to $1107. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1054 to $1107). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Santiago flight
There are 12 companies that serve Chicago from Santiago airport: Spirit Airlines, latam airlines group, Frontier Airlines, Copa, United, Delta, Avianca Brazil, Avianca (scheduled), Aeromexico (aerm), American Airlines, Air Canada and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 16719 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Chicago->Santiago route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Santiago 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 $59. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $54.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santiago to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $73. Conversely, departing from Santiago on a friday may cost you an additional $53.
Top prices Chicago-Santiago
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Santiago | 02-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 603 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 03-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 502 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 502 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 05-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 616 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 08-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 575 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 08-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 598 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 09-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 557 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 516 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 17-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 547 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Chicago → Santiago | 19-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 546 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
When to book your flight Chicago - Santiago 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 11 to 12 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-Santiago 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 Santiago, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 686 $, which is a saving of 80 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (438 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Santiago 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 783 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 802), 5 to 6 months ($ 803) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 720 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 766), 5 to 6 months ($ 754), 6 to 7 months ($ 732), 7 to 8 months ($ 752) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 716), 5 to 6 months ($ 780), 6 to 7 months ($ 748), 8 to 9 months ($ 751) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 685 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 699), 3 to 4 months ($ 783) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 658 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 661), 3 to 4 months ($ 669) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 676 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 714) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 720 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 791), 2 to 3 months ($ 762) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 612 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 696), 2 to 3 months ($ 635) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 607 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 613), 3 to 4 months ($ 640) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 607), 3 to 4 months ($ 651) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 690 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 693), 3 to 4 months ($ 712), 4 to 5 months ($ 702), 5 to 6 months ($ 693), 6 to 7 months ($ 710) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 846 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 871), 3 to 4 months ($ 876), 5 to 6 months ($ 876) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Santiago are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Chicago to Santiago: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1190 $1085 to $1295 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 782 $502 to $1234 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 903 $702 to $1138 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 780 $662 to $1260 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 627 $516 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 707 $652 to $778 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 835 $797 to $899 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 768 $768 to $768 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and march are cheaper to travel to Santiago. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!