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$130+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — CHI
ene. 30 — feb. 61
vie. 1/30
vie. 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to Chicago

Cheapest flights from El Salvador to Chicago
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 diciembre 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/302:31 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/34:05 pmORD - SAL
2 stops20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/301:10 amSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/129:05 pmORD - SAL
1 stop18h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/291:37 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/25:00 amORD - SAL
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/314:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/117:35 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/304:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/312:50 pmORD - SAL
1 stop11h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
mar. 12/3010:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/77:30 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
mar. 12/303:43 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 1/73:55 pmORD - SAL
1 stop22h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$352
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
mié. 12/3111:19 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/125:53 pmORD - SAL
2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$399
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
mié. 12/3111:19 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/114:38 pmORD - SAL
3 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3010:55 pmSAL - MDW
2 stops38h 06mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/37:05 amMDW - SAL
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,049
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/307:29 pmSAL - MDW
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/76:54 pmMDW - SAL
3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,104
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/302:32 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 50mDelta
sáb. 1/36:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/30$3,156

Find 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 diciembre 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$255
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$130
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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February

Average price

$402

Good one-way deal

$114 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 diciembre 31, 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

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 1/22

7:30 am-10:21 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/28

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 4/23

4:57 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/28

8:06 am-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 4/23

7:30 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/29

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 4/29

4:57 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/4

8:02 am-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 2/18

1:45 pm-12:04 am

1 stop10h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 2/27

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$287

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 5/14

4:53 am-1:15 am

1 stop19h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/26

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$287

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 5/15

8:29 am-1:15 am

1 stop15h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/17

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$287

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 1/26

8:45 am-7:58 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 1/31

9:38 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$352

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 2/13

12:05 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Chicago Midway

vie. 2/20

6:48 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$385

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 1/20

2:35 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 1/24

6:25 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$399

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Best time to book a flight from El Salvador to Chicago

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Chicago (average of $119). Flying from El Salvador to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 diciembre 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from El Salvador to Chicago as you normally would.

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 diciembre 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines and United Airlines 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
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,122 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

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 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 Copa Airlines 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 $114. American Airlines flights start at $135 while deals on United Airlines start at $141 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $114. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $212 on average, our data indicates $167 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Chicago (average of $119). Flying from El Salvador to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 El Salvador to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 diciembre 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$262Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$271Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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