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$82+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Central America

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SJO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$82
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$404 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/36:44 pmORD - SJO
2 stops16h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/812:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/411:37 amSJO - ORD
2 stops22h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$253
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 12/48:41 amORD - SJO
1 stop15h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/101:19 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop7h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/72:20 amSJO - ORD
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/195:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/2212:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/117:43 pmORD - SJO
1 stop16h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1812:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/215:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/2212:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/2212:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:43 pmORD - SJO
1 stop16h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/2512:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$260
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:59 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/67:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$261
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:59 pmORD - SJO
1 stop18h 15mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/191:19 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop7h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$261
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/174:53 pmORD - GUA
2 stops18h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/2012:27 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$262

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Central America 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Central America that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/23

9:26 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop15h 48m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 10/27

1:36 pm-11:38 am

1 stop21h 02m

$264

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

1:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

4:40 pm-9:17 am

1 stop16h 37m

$272

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

2:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/30

11:45 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 54m

$272

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

12:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/2

3:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

$272

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

1:01 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/28

2:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop15h 54m

$272

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:00 pm-5:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/3

3:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

$272

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

7:35 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/1

3:30 pm-7:47 am

1 stop15h 17m

$272

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/30

1:37 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop23h 27m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 11/6

1:22 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops32h 46m

$274

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

7:43 pm-11:30 am

2 stops15h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 12/8

8:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$275

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

7:59 am-11:37 pm

1 stop16h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/28

1:42 pm-12:56 am

1 stop10h 14m

$286

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Chicago to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Central America, such as Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,533 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
8,926 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
8,023 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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 Chicago to Central America. 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 Chicago to Central America?

    For as low as $272, Frontier can have you in Central America from Chicago in 9h 47m. The distance between Chicago and Central America is about 1971 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Central America one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $83 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $93 and Copa Airlines from $108 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Central America?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Central America are Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Guatemala City La Aurora.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Central America?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $160. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $204 on average, our data indicates $753 when flying from Chicago to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Central America that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Central America?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Central America 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 Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Chicago to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Central America. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$110Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$204Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$205Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$345Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$394Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$432Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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