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$254+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — ORD
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Fri 8/7
Fri 8/14
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 January or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl
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 July 8, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Mon 8/2411:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7$444
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/178:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Wed 10/2111:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 7/4$445
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:40 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Avianca
Tue 8/255:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7$447
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/95:40 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Avianca
Sun 7/123:40 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop6h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7$449
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/310:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Avianca
Tue 8/115:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/6$465
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2112:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Avianca
Sat 8/295:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7$466
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:55 am
SAL
-
ORD
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Tue 8/255:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7$467
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:20 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 45m
Avianca
Thu 8/275:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7$468
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/910:20 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 45m
Avianca
Thu 7/305:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/6$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/203:40 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop15h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 9/156:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$470
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2510:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Avianca
Thu 12/3110:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/3$471
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Tue 8/251:57 pm
SAL
-
ORD
2 stops16h 59m
Delta
Sat 8/296:40 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Deal found 7/4$472

Find 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 July 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$444
(Avianca)

One-way from

$254
(Volaris)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$525

Good round-trip deal

$494 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/28

7:30 am-12:11 am

1 stop16h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

7:35 am-11:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$469

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/25

3:40 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

6:55 am-8:19 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$470

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/20

3:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$470

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/20

3:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

10:40 am-8:49 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$470

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/26

3:40 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

9:35 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$470
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/3

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/4

6:06 pm-4:50 am

1 stop11h 44m

$470

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/14

1:57 pm-7:57 am

2 stops17h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

6:40 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$472

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/27

1:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

9:30 pm-12:47 am

1 stop27h 17m

$488

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/26

3:40 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

8:40 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$488

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/17

1:20 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

9:40 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop22h 18m

$488

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Compare providers for flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl

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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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?

Booking 51 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $285). Flying from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 July 8, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

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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 July 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,951 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,785 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,566 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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. 4 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Departing from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 8h 19m. The distance between San Salvador and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 1971 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $141, United Airlines will fly you from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $177 and $275, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for 65% 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?

    $114 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $135 and $141, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $527 for a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $387 while the most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $431.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $285). Flying from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 4 airlines flying from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 4 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 July 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$275Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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