Statistics on Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua) 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 Nicaragua (Managua) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Nicaragua (Managua) from Chicago airport is $ 488 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 330 (in february) and $ 590 (in december), which is a saving of $ 158 or a surplus of $ 103 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $210 to $263 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Nicaragua (Managua) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 9108 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Nicaragua (Managua) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 330, saving $ 158 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 488). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 590).
Flight Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 316 | $ 429 | fair price |
| February | $ 238 | $ 330 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 407 | $ 541 | high price |
| April | $ 270 | $ 537 | high price |
| May | $ 265 | $ 472 | fair price |
| June | $ 346 | $ 504 | fair price |
| July | $ 420 | $ 557 | high price |
| August | $ 348 | $ 468 | fair price |
| September | $ 293 | $ 467 | fair price |
| October | $ 290 | $ 436 | fair price |
| November | $ 343 | $ 516 | high price |
| December | $ 436 | $ 590 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 Nicaragua (Managua)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Nicaragua (Managua) range from $157 to $945. 10% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $158 to $210), 1% at the maximum price (from $893 to $945). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $210 to $263 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Nicaragua flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Nicaragua (Managua) airport: Spirit Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines, Aeromexico (aerm), American Airlines, Copa and Avianca Brazil.
Data analysis:
Of the 9108 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (64% of the time) on the Chicago->Nicaragua route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua) 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 $66. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $65.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Nicaragua (Managua) 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 $109. Conversely, departing from Nicaragua (Managua) on a sunday may cost you an additional $94.
Top prices Chicago-Nicaragua (Managua)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Managua | 01-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 332 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 10-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 324 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 11-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 328 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 12-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 392 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 13-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 298 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 15-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 16-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 358 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 17-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 332 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 301 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Managua | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 286 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Nicaragua (Managua) 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 8 to 9 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-Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua (Managua), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 426 $, which is a saving of 62 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (264 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Nicaragua (Managua) 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: 345 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 414), 2 to 3 months ($ 396) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 273 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 292) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 450 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 536) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 472 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 498) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 396 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 428), 2 to 3 months ($ 399) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 434 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 454) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 478 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 505) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 379 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 458) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 331 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 404) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 327 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 412), 3 to 4 months ($ 350) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 447 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 487) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 437 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 551), 2 to 3 months ($ 555) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Nicaragua are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $36. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $37 more.
Chicago to Nicaragua (Managua): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 703 $607 to $836 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 329 $248 to $392 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 464 $286 to $574 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 563 $478 to $674 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 434 $434 to $434 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 454 $434 to $474 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 696 $508 to $869 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 635 $635 to $635 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 612 $612 to $612 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 529 $529 to $529 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, april and may are cheaper to travel to Nicaragua (Managua). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!