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$127+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$127
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$325 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/83:25 pmORD - SJO
2 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/16$256
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:24 amSJO - ORD
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/105:32 pmORD - SJO
2 stops18h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/16$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:20 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/245:15 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/118:22 pmORD - SJO
2 stops18h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$265
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/313:26 pmORD - SJO
1 stop20h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/313:26 pmORD - SJO
1 stop20h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop25h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:26 pmORD - SJO
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$270
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/145:32 pmORD - SJO
2 stops18h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$271
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/225:15 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$274
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/273:45 pmLIR - ORD
1 stop17h 28mAir Canada
Mon 12/13:35 pmORD - LIR
1 stop22h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 11/17$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/83:26 pmLIR - ORD
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/175:00 amORD - LIR
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$476
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:00 pmLIR - ORD
2 stops31h 52mJetBlue
Wed 12/1711:25 amORD - LIR
2 stops25h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 11/17$502

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

8:11 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

2:22 pm-8:21 am

1 stop17h 59m

$393

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/26

2:05 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

8:54 am-10:32 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$395

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/18

2:05 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

7:39 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$395

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

5:53 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop18h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

2:07 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 03m

$397

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

6:30 am-7:47 am

1 stop25h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

7:39 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$400

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

10:08 am-12:04 am

1 stop13h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

2:22 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 58m

$403

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

4:08 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

2:07 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 03m

$409

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

4:09 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

2:22 pm-8:21 am

1 stop17h 59m

$409

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

4:09 am-12:46 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

2:13 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$409

LiberiaChicago

LIR - ORD

LIRORD

Liberia

Thu 2/5

3:55 pm-11:06 am

1 stop19h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

8:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$429

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $195). Flying from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $353). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to ORD are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated November 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,475 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,146 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada can get you from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 41m. Costa Rica and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2220 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $130 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $167 and Air Canada from $201 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $351, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $145. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $226.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $195). Flying from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $353). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$249Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$314Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$324Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$425Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$434Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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