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$78+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SJO
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sun 11/30
Sun 12/7
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 October 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$435

Good round-trip deal

$418 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 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 October 31, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/56:56 amORD - GUA
2 stops14h 42mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/95:39 amGUA - ORD
2 stops18h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/29$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/141:30 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/36:48 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:30 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$259
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/185:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/2411:24 amSJO - ORD
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/274:00 pmMDW - GUA
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:38 pmGUA - MDW
2 stops31h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$260
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/266:48 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:45 amGUA - ORD
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$260
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/115:00 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/151:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$260
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/115:10 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/38:30 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$261
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/24:58 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/161:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/168:50 amORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/211:28 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$264
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/165:10 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/2412:16 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/165:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/2211:24 amSJO - ORD
2 stops21h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$266

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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 October 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Central America that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Central America

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Depart

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Price

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/27

4:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 12/7

3:00 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop30h 58m

$267

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

7:35 am-12:21 am

2 stops16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

7:22 am-9:23 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$271

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

7:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/3

2:10 am-9:16 am

1 stop7h 06m

$283

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/1

12:38 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$287

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

2:01 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop24h 14m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 1/18

5:10 am-8:45 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$293

ChicagoGuatemala City

MDW - GUA

MDWGUA

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/4

2:16 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 09m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 1/10

12:11 pm-9:13 am

1 stop21h 02m

$304

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

6:56 am-7:07 pm

1 stop12h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

4:08 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$330

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

7:34 am-4:48 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

5:51 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$330

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

6:20 pm-11:26 am

1 stop18h 06m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 3/22

6:00 am-11:02 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$331

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

9:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 2/1

2:10 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 54m

$331

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Central America

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Central America (average of $151). Flying from Illinois to Central America in November is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 October 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Central America in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois to Central America?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Central America can take about 9h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $283. The distance between Illinois and Central America is about 1898 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $86. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Avianca, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Central America (average of $151). Flying from Illinois to Central America in November is currently the most expensive (average of $213). 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 October 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$110Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$195Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$198Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$311Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$394Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$432Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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