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$151+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl

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 February 17, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Tue 9/154:18 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 51m
Volaris
Tue 9/291:49 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop11h 10m
Volaris
Deal found 2/15$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Fri 3/61:31 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/16$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/1512:20 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/218:25 am
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 5/1312:20 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/198:25 am
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Fri 3/61:31 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/95:15 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/16$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/1512:20 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/217:55 am
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/13$293
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1712:20 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/215:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/16$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/207:55 am
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/13$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Wed 2/257:22 am
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/28:16 pm
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops19h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$300
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1712:19 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/315:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/14$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 4/2112:20 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/288:25 am
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$303
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/13:10 pm
LIR
-
ORD
1 stop17h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 4/68:40 am
ORD
-
LIR
1 stop28h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/16$516

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl flight deals. Data was last updated February 17, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$382

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 17, 2026.
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

Mon 3/9

6:08 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop18h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

3:22 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 58m

$320

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

4:09 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

3:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop19h 00m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/13

10:08 am-11:21 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

3:22 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 43m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

10:08 am-1:04 am

1 stop13h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

3:22 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 58m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/8

10:04 am-1:13 am

1 stop14h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

3:05 pm-7:08 am

1 stop17h 03m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/7

6:18 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

3:05 pm-7:08 am

1 stop17h 03m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

4:09 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

8:06 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

5:46 am-1:13 am

1 stop18h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

3:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop19h 00m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

4:09 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/19

3:22 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 43m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

6:19 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

3:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 15m

$332

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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $188). Flying from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 February 17, 2026.

When flying from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 17, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to ORD are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Chicago delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% 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 February 17, 2026.
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
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

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
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

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
9,308 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

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
11,294 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

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
2,497 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

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
8,464 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in just under 15h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. Costa Rica and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2172 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 $179 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $183 and Copa Airlines from $236 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 $443, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $288.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $188). Flying from Costa Rica to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 5 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$206Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$249Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$313Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$332Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$400Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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