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$121+ Cheap flights from Central America to Chicago (CHI)

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CHI
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Central America to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/264:02 pm
SAL
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ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/107:00 am
ORD
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SAL
1 stop7h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$195
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/262:47 pm
SAP
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ORD
1 stop9h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/28:16 pm
ORD
-
SAP
1 stop17h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$204
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/67:34 am
SAL
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ORD
1 stop10h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$206
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/71:28 pm
GUA
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ORD
1 stop7h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/38:16 pm
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop16h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/122:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/177:17 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop7h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$216
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:57 pm
SAL
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ORD
1 stop7h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/277:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
2 stops19h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$222
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/163:47 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop13h 05m
Volaris
Sat 5/301:40 am
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop12h 07m
Volaris
Deal found 2/1$223
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 2/124:02 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/155:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$224
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/93:02 pm
MGA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/115:15 am
ORD
-
MGA
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$224
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/58:20 am
GUA
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ORD
Nonstop4h 45m
Avianca
Mon 6/83:40 pm
ORD
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/2$231
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:57 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/275:01 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop8h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 2/271:28 pm
GUA
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ORD
1 stop10h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/38:16 pm
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop16h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$232

Find flight deals from Central America to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated February 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$195
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$121
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$238

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
From Central America to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Central America to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Central America to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Central America to Chicago (CHI).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Chicago 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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ManaguaChicago

MGA - ORD

MGAORD

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 3/9

3:02 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

5:15 am-1:56 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$224

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/26

4:02 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$236

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 4/30

3:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

7:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$246

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-11:08 pm

1 stop16h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

1:06 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$246

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 4/16

3:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

8:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 15m

$246

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/6

3:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

5:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$246

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/1

3:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

9:36 pm-11:25 am

1 stop14h 49m

$246

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/3

6:15 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

5:30 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 54m

$246

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 5/5

3:14 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop21h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

9:45 am-6:43 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$252

San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 2/26

2:47 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$253

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Chicago

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Chicago (average of $87). Flying from Central America to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 CA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 5, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Central America to Chicago at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Central America to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Central America to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 5, 2026.

The most flights from 0CA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated February 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Central America to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Central America to Chicago in 7h 45m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, or Avianca to get the fastest option. There are 2063 mi between Central America and Chicago. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Central America to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Central America to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Central America to Chicago?

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Central America to Chicago? While on average our users pay $346, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $141. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $233.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Chicago (average of $87). Flying from Central America to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 8 airlines flying from Central America to Chicago

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Chicago. 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$136Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$158Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$463Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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