Statistics on Chicago-Santorini 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 Santorini (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Santorini from Chicago airport is $ 1017 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 829 (in october) and $ 1379 (in july), which is a saving of $ 188 or a surplus of $ 362 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $774 to $829 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santorini before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Santorini plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12658 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santorini from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 829, saving $ 188 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1017). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1379).
Flight Chicago-Santorini: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 833 | $ 950 | good price |
| February | $ 824 | $ 892 | good price |
| March | $ 836 | $ 965 | good price |
| April | $ 757 | $ 855 | good price |
| May | $ 820 | $ 977 | good price |
| June | $ 1044 | $ 1223 | high price |
| July | $ 1112 | $ 1379 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 868 | $ 1038 | fair price |
| September | $ 788 | $ 957 | good price |
| October | $ 722 | $ 829 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 845 | $ 962 | good price |
| December | $ 912 | $ 1176 | 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 Santorini
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Santorini range from $552 to $1548. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $553 to $608), 1% at the maximum price (from $1492 to $1548). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $774 to $829 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Santorini flight
There are 18 companies that serve Chicago from Santorini airport: Spirit Airlines, United, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP, Frontier Airlines, Swiss, Finnair, Icelandair, SAS, Iberia, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, jetBlue, Austrian Airlines, American Airlines and LOT.
Data analysis:
Of the 12658 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Chicago->Santorini route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Santorini flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $65. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $87.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santorini 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 $92. Conversely, departing from Santorini on a sunday may cost you an additional $107.
Top prices Chicago-Santorini
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Santorini | 19-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 751 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santorini | 01-05 to 05-05-2025 | $ 638 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santorini | 08-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 618 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santorini | 09-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 676 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santorini | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 662 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santorini | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 610 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santorini | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 752 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santorini | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 675 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Santorini | 19-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 661 | layover flight with SAS |
| Chicago → Santorini | 07-11 to 14-11-2025 | $ 645 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Santorini 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-Santorini flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Santorini, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 941 $, which is a saving of 76 $ 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 (184 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Santorini 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: 856 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 854 $) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 922 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 936) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 792 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 835) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 889 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 938), 3 to 4 months ($ 959) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1106 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1198), 2 to 3 months ($ 1161), 9 to 10 months ($ 1193) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1308 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1351), 6 to 7 months ($ 1343) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 950 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1012), 3 to 4 months ($ 1022), 7 to 8 months ($ 999) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 877 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 882), 3 to 4 months ($ 910), 4 to 5 months ($ 929), 9 to 10 months ($ 943) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 803), 2 to 3 months ($ 812), 3 to 4 months ($ 820), 5 to 6 months ($ 780), 7 to 8 months ($ 792), 8 to 9 months ($ 773) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 881 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 901), 2 to 3 months ($ 886) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1123 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1148) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Santorini are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Chicago to Santorini: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 743 $734 to $751 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 822 $594 to $2950 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1050 $912 to $1167 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1007 $946 to $1046 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 880 $661 to $1053 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 881 $881 to $881 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 855 $793 to $929 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 645 $645 to $645 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 885 $885 to $885 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, november and january are cheaper to travel to Santorini. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!