How long is the flight from Chicago to Central America?

For as low as $207, United Airlines can have you in Central America from Chicago in 4h 35m. The distance between Chicago and Central America is about 1898 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 $71 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $78 and Avianca from $80 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 $176. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $229 on average, our data indicates $436 when flying from Chicago to Central America.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Central America?

When booking a flight from Chicago to Central America, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or Copa Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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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 December 11, 2025.

Wed 12/312:16 pmMDW - GUA

1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1412:15 pmGUA - MDW

1 stop22h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$266

Wed 12/319:09 pmORD - GUA

1 stop16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/132:11 pmGUA - ORD

1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$275

Tue 12/306:05 pmORD - SAL

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop22h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$282

Tue 12/309:09 pmORD - GUA

1 stop16h 24mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$287

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1 stop16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/82:11 pmGUA - ORD

1 stop24h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$292

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1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/82:11 pmGUA - ORD

2 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$296

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1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop20h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$298

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1 stop23h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$300

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1 stop16h 24mSpirit Airlines

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2 stops11h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$301

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1 stop16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/151:28 pmGUA - ORD

1 stop7h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$319

Wed 12/312:16 pmMDW - GUA

1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/73:00 pmGUA - MDW

2 stops20h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$321

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1 stop12h 04mUnited Airlines

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1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$322

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Sat 5/99:10 amORD - GUA

Nonstop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/1812:27 pmGUA - ORD

1 stop9h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$207

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Sun 2/14:02 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop19h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$230

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1 stop18h 09mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/212:36 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop23h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$235

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1 stop7h 40mDelta

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1 stop9h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$270

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1 stop18h 26mCopa Airlines

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2 stops17h 51mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$326

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1 stop13h 35mSouthwest

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1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$359

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1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/41:22 pmBZE - ORD

1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$396

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1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/1112:27 pmGUA - ORD

1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$212

Sat 1/244:10 pmORD - SAL

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/71:36 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop19h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$249

Sat 2/286:20 pmORD - SAL

1 stop21h 04mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/76:55 amSAL - ORD

1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$227

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Sun 1/254:02 pmSAL - ORD

2 stops24h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$263

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Deal found 12/10

$526

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Deal found 12/10

$270

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1 stop11h 35mAvianca

Deal found 12/10

$541

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1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines

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1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$227

Thu 12/256:33 pmMDW - GUA

1 stop19h 07mFrontier

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1 stop29h 38mFrontier

Deal found 12/8

$574

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2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$266

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1 stop9h 22mDelta

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$270

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1 stop21h 58mSpirit Airlines

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$285

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Deal found 12/9

$245

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1 stop10h 35mSouthwest

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$385

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1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines

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Deal found 12/10

$323

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Deal found 12/9

$398

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2 stops14h 39mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$401

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1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops16h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$401

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1 stop7h 40mDelta

Sat 5/91:05 pmGUA - MDW

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$366

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1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/241:05 amGUA - ORD

1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$303

Mon 1/52:16 pmMDW - GUA

1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1212:15 pmGUA - MDW

1 stop10h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$367

Fri 1/307:35 amORD - SJO

1 stop11h 03mCopa Airlines

Fri 2/64:09 amSJO - ORD

1 stop8h 22mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$416

Thu 1/226:15 amMDW - SJO

1 stop13h 15mSouthwest

Sun 2/11:45 pmSJO - MDW

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$444

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Central America
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1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$215

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$207

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Deal found 12/9

$219

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1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$226

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1 stop21h 54mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop24h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$226

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1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$202

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1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$220

Fri 1/232:35 pmORD - GUA

Nonstop4h 35mAvianca

Tue 1/277:45 amGUA - ORD

1 stop7h 05mAvianca

Deal found 12/10

$224

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Fri 2/63:12 pmGUA - ORD

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Deal found 12/9

$212

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1 stop26h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$230

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1 stop22h 58mSpirit Airlines

Thu 2/52:11 pmGUA - ORD

1 stop24h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$225

One-way flights from Chicago to Central America
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Central America. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 11, 2025.

Sun 1/255:15 amORD - SAL

1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$71

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1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$73

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1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$78

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Nonstop4h 55mAvianca

Deal found 12/10

$79

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1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$84

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1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$85

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1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$86

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1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$86

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1 stop18h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$88

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Nonstop4h 55mAvianca

Deal found 12/10

$90

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1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$90

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1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$92

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ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

9:10 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/18

12:27 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$207

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

7:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/11

12:27 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$212

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

6:20 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop21h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/7

6:55 am-12:26 am

1 stop17h 31m

$227

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

7:10 am-4:50 am

1 stop22h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/14

3:40 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

$227

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

7:20 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/1

4:02 pm-11:22 am

1 stop19h 20m

$230

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

8:43 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop18h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/21

2:36 pm-1:37 pm

1 stop23h 01m

$235

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

5:45 am-3:24 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

4:40 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 46m

$245

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/7

1:36 pm-9:10 am

1 stop19h 34m

$249

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

5:15 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

4:02 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$263

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

7:20 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/1

10:25 pm-8:18 am

2 stops33h 53m

$266

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Central America

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Central America (average of $145). Flying from Chicago to Central America in February is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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?

When flying from Chicago to Central America, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Central America?

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Central America

The most flights from CHI to 0CA are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

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

1,558 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,558 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,558 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,094 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,558 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,558 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Avianca

6.6

Okay

2,478 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,558 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,174 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,558 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Chicago to Central America?
For as low as $207, United Airlines can have you in Central America from Chicago in 4h 35m. The distance between Chicago and Central America is about 1898 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 $71 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $78 and Avianca from $80 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 $176. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $229 on average, our data indicates $436 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Central America (average of $145). Flying from Chicago to Central America in February is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Central America

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$110	Average$433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$112	Average$443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$149	Average$552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$175	Average$654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Volaris	Cheapest$195	Average$266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Avianca	Cheapest$196	Average$459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
American Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$241	Average$670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$394	Average$670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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