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$74+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$74
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$270

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:57 amORD - SJO
2 stops23h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/2512:19 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$251
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:44 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:27 amORD - SJO
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1412:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$253
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/306:44 pmORD - SJO
2 stops16h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/412:19 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Mon 9/225:17 pmORD - SJO
2 stops18h 57mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/2612:19 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8$255
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:44 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/265:05 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/41:59 amGUA - ORD
1 stop19h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:44 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/912:35 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$257
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/55:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1811:37 amSJO - ORD
2 stops11h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1010:27 amORD - SAL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1310:21 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops22h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/311:37 amSJO - ORD
3 stops28h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$259
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:43 pmORD - SJO
1 stop16h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/312:29 pmSJO - ORD
2 stops12h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$260

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Central America that are best for you.

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Central America

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ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

8:02 am-11:35 pm

1 stop16h 33m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/24

8:33 am-12:21 am

1 stop14h 48m

$261

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

7:59 am-8:35 pm

1 stop13h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/5

5:00 am-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

$261

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/23

9:26 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop15h 48m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 11/10

2:25 pm-11:38 am

1 stop21h 13m

$264

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

6:44 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 31m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 10/15

11:25 am-11:45 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$266

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/17

6:15 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 12/8

2:33 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$268

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

2:13 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 1/31

6:24 am-12:31 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$276

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

2:13 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops31h 27m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

4:24 am-12:24 am

1 stop20h 00m

$276

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/10

6:20 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 10/20

1:36 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$277

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/20

6:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 10/27

1:36 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$277

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/13

6:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 10/20

1:36 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$277

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Central America as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Central America?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Central America can take about 15h 48m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $264. The distance between Illinois and Central America is about 1886 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 Illinois to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $83. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Central America for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$110Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$204Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$205Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$345Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$394Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$432Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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