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$170+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — ORD
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in March or January, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$415

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/58:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 04mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/143:07 pmORD - SAL
1 stop9h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/142:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2210:55 amORD - SAL
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$252
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/510:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Sat 6/145:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/510:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/143:07 pmORD - SAL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:34 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Tue 9/166:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/29$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/201:05 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/279:00 pmORD - SAL
2 stops15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$350
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 10/141:22 amSAL - ORD
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/196:34 pmORD - SAL
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$418
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2311:46 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
Mon 5/265:10 amORD - SAL
1 stop18h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$427

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/5

8:30 am-12:34 am

1 stop15h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

3:07 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$246

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/14

2:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:55 am-4:50 am

1 stop18h 55m

$252

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/5

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$279

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/5

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

3:07 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$289

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/10

1:34 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$299

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/20

1:05 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

9:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops15h 00m

$350

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/14

1:22 am-2:34 pm

1 stop12h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

6:34 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 43m

$418

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/23

11:46 pm-12:17 am

1 stop23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

5:10 am-10:36 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$427

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

2:00 am-11:04 pm

1 stop20h 04m

$170

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/11

5:00 am-12:34 am

1 stop18h 34m

$184

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Salvador-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from San Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 SAL to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

When flying from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from San Salvador to Chicago. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), located 20.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 5 airlines have flights from El Salvador Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $246, Copa Airlines will fly you from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $252 and $279, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    $170 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $184 and $189, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $440 for a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $406 while the most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $236.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Salvador to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl 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 San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 5 airlines flying from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$278Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$311Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$332Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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