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$142+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Chicago (CHI)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CHI
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1712:19 pm
SJO
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ORD
1 stop9h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/314:36 pm
ORD
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SJO
2 stops19h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2112:31 pm
SJO
-
ORD
2 stops18h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/285:15 am
ORD
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SJO
1 stop7h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 2/198:00 am
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 2/243:10 pm
ORD
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$305
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 2/195:00 am
SJO
-
ORD
3 stops13h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/254:43 pm
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:35 pm
SJO
-
ORD
2 stops11h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/88:16 pm
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops15h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$308
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 2/141:31 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/288:16 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop16h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$309
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/192:25 pm
SJO
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MDW
1 stop8h 06m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 2/2512:45 pm
MDW
-
SJO
1 stop9h 17m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/5$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 2/193:20 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop16h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 2/253:10 pm
ORD
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$313
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/141:31 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/214:43 pm
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops18h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 2/141:31 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/219:18 am
ORD
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SJO
3 stops14h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$318
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:50 am
SJO
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ORD
1 stop18h 14m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/108:34 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop11h 27m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/4$320
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/2512:19 pm
SJO
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ORD
2 stops24h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/15:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$322

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated February 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$459

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Chicago (CHI).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Chicago 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 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Chicago that are best for you.

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

5:50 am-12:04 am

1 stop18h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:34 am-7:01 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$320

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

6:08 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop18h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

3:22 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 43m

$320

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

8:11 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

3:22 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 58m

$320

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

1:05 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

9:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$329

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

9:17 am-12:04 am

2 stops14h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

3:22 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops26h 24m

$330

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

8:13 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

3:21 pm-7:11 am

1 stop16h 50m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

8:11 am-1:04 am

1 stop15h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

3:22 pm-8:20 am

1 stop17h 58m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

5:51 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

3:22 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 43m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

5:51 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

3:28 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 37m

$332

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop15h 31m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

10:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$335

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago (average of $195). Flying from Costa Rica to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 5, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Costa Rica to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to Chicago. 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 5, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to CHI 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated February 5, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Costa Rica to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Chicago. 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?

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to Chicago can take about 8h 55m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $393. The distance between Costa Rica and Chicago is about 2206 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 one-way?

    $166 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $179 and $183, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Costa Rica to Chicago?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago is generally $346, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $141. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $201 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Chicago 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Chicago (average of $195). Flying from Costa Rica to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Chicago. 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 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$206Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$249Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$311Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$332Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$400Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$463Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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