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$109+ Cheap flights from El Salvador 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — CHI
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Salvador to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Wed 12/241:06 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Thu 1/112:39 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 17mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$236
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Thu 12/2510:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/112:39 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$238
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Sun 12/213:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/205:15 amORD - SAL
1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/2510:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$245
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Mon 12/221:06 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Thu 1/112:39 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 17mFrontier
Deal found 11/26$249
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Sun 12/215:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 45mAvianca
Tue 1/204:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/25$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/243:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/512:39 pmORD - SAL
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$255
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Mon 12/223:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop9h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/26$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/253:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop9h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Fri 12/261:06 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Thu 1/16:12 amMDW - SAL
1 stop29h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$265
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Sat 12/201:06 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Thu 1/16:12 amMDW - SAL
1 stop29h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$269
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Sat 12/207:05 pmSAL - MDW
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/16:12 amMDW - SAL
1 stop29h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$270

Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for El Salvador to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated November 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$232
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$286 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Salvador 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to Chicago that are best for you.

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El Salvador

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

3:30 pm-7:47 am

1 stop15h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

9:05 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$232

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-10:03 am

1 stop17h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

9:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$232

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/6

3:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

7:45 am-8:17 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$232

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

4:40 pm-9:08 am

1 stop16h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

7:50 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$232

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/16

3:40 pm-7:44 am

1 stop15h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

7:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$232

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/20

1:06 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

5:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$264

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/27

1:06 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:12 am-11:56 am

1 stop29h 44m

$265

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/22

1:06 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:12 am-11:56 am

1 stop29h 44m

$269

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/20

1:06 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:12 am-11:56 am

1 stop29h 44m

$269

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/24

1:06 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop28h 32m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

3:32 pm-11:56 am

2 stops44h 24m

$283

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Best time to book a flight from El Salvador to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from El Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Salvador to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Salvador to Chicago?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Chicago (average of $124). Flying from El Salvador to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 SV to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from El Salvador 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 November 26, 2025.

When flying from El Salvador to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from El Salvador to Chicago?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their El Salvador to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from El Salvador to Chicago delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between El Salvador and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 61 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for El Salvador to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on El Salvador to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 November 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Avianca from El Salvador to Chicago. 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
1,569 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,477 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from El Salvador 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 El Salvador to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from El Salvador to Chicago in 7h 47m. Fly via United Airlines, Frontier, or Delta to get the fastest option. El Salvador and Chicago are separated by a distance of 1958 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from El Salvador to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. Spirit Airlines flights start at $132 while deals on United Airlines start at $142 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from El Salvador to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $179. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $225 on average, our data indicates $525 when flying from El Salvador to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from El Salvador to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from El Salvador to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from El Salvador to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Salvador 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 El Salvador to Chicago?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Chicago (average of $124). Flying from El Salvador to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 El Salvador to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from El Salvador 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$262Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$271Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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