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$67+ 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SJO
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$221
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$80
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$580

Good round-trip deal

$310 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 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 julio 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/1611:36 amORD - GUA
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/237:05 amGUA - ORD
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/55:05 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/612:22 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop9h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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. 10/57:10 amORD - GUA
1 stop12h 39mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/1512:26 pmGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 9/57:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
jue. 9/186:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
sáb. 8/98:44 pmORD - GUA
1 stop21h 41mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/236:25 amGUA - ORD
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$243
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/2910:00 amORD - SAP
2 stops14h 41mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/284:30 amSAP - ORD
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$244
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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. 8/125:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/225:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$245
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
jue. 9/115:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/231:49 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$246
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mié. 7/235:40 pmORD - SAP
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/2912:46 amSAP - ORD
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$254
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
mié. 8/203:45 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
mié. 8/278:40 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Deal found 7/3$255
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/95:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
sáb. 8/2310:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/2$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/205:45 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 42mDelta
mié. 9/31:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/1$270

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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 julio 3, 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

Fly to

Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/16

11:36 am-11:29 pm

1 stop12h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

sáb. 8/23

7:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$221

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/5

5:05 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 19m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mié. 8/6

12:22 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$222

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 9/5

7:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 9/18

6:00 am-12:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

$240

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/9

8:44 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

sáb. 8/23

6:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$243

ChicagoSan Pedro Sula

ORD - SAP

ORDSAP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/29

10:00 am-11:41 pm

2 stops14h 41m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

jue. 8/28

4:30 am-4:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$244

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/12

5:05 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 8/22

5:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$245

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/11

5:05 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 9/23

1:49 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$246

ChicagoSan Pedro Sula

ORD - SAP

ORDSAP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/23

5:40 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

mar. 7/29

12:46 am-8:55 am

1 stop7h 09m

$254

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/20

3:45 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mié. 8/27

8:40 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$255

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/9

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 8/23

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$267

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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 $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 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 julio 3, 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 julio 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Central America, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Porter Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
298 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • 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 $80 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $83 and American Airlines from $84 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 - Liberia.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $202. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $302 on average our data indicates $767 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 $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 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Central America

Discover the top 9 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$113Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$193Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$201Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$345Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$477Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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