Costa Rica

$116+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Costa Rica

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CHI — SJO
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$298
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$116
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$559

Good round-trip deal

$493 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/810:46 amORD - SJO
2 stops25h 25mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/2212:16 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$298
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/810:46 amORD - SJO
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/155:05 amSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$302
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 9/167:54 amORD - SJO
1 stop14h 59mCopa Airlines
vie. 9/2610:05 amSJO - ORD
1 stop13h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11$310
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/86:00 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
sáb. 11/152:49 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop19h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 8/65:00 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/131:55 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$362
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/105:25 pmORD - SJO
2 stops15h 15mAvianca
lun. 7/147:45 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop19h 20mAvianca
Deal found 6/9$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/228:05 amMDW - SJO
2 stops11h 50mSouthwest
dom. 9/2812:35 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 7/810:05 pmORD - LIR
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
vie. 7/182:25 pmLIR - ORD
1 stop17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/219:05 pmORD - LIR
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/271:03 pmLIR - ORD
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$443
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 7/319:12 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/88:50 amSJO - MDW
2 stops13h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$454
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/137:00 amORD - LIR
2 stops24h 20mAlaska Airlines
lun. 8/184:58 pmLIR - ORD
2 stops29h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$477
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 11/247:20 amORD - LIR
1 stop30h 35mAir Canada
lun. 12/81:55 pmLIR - ORD
1 stop19h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$488

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Costa Rica 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/8

10:46 am-11:11 am

2 stops25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 7/22

12:16 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$298

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/8

10:46 am-11:11 am

2 stops25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 7/15

5:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$302

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/16

7:54 am-9:53 pm

1 stop14h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 9/26

10:05 am-12:22 am

1 stop13h 17m

$310

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 11/8

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/15

2:49 pm-10:26 am

1 stop19h 37m

$348

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/6

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 8/13

1:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$362

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 7/10

5:25 pm-7:40 am

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 7/14

7:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$385

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

lun. 9/22

8:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 9/28

12:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$407

ChicagoLiberia

ORD - LIR

ORDLIR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/8

5:15 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 15m

Liberia

jue. 7/17

2:25 pm-9:02 am

1 stop17h 37m

$433

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

jue. 7/31

9:12 pm-10:29 am

1 stop14h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 8/8

8:50 am-11:17 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$454

ChicagoLiberia

ORD - LIR

ORDLIR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 7/19

7:52 am-11:53 am

Nonstop5h 01m

Liberia

mié. 7/23

3:25 pm-7:56 am

1 stop15h 31m

$468

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Chicago to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 CHI to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Costa Rica, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Costa Rica?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Chicago to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Costa Rica are Spirit Airlines ($116), Frontier ($133), and American Airlines ($168).

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

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

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Costa Rica is generally $795, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $200. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $310 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Chicago to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Costa Rica. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$274Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$323Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$345Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$376Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$446Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$479Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$493Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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