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$110+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — CHI
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$231
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$110
(SmartFares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$292 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 9/196:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/232:20 pmORD - SAL
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 9/1912:35 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops18h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/237:15 pmORD - SAL
1 stop17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$236
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:45 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 03mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/115:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sun 12/213:35 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/202:58 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$242
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/281:42 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 39mCopa Airlines
Wed 9/108:02 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/19$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 8/222:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/249:05 pmORD - SAL
1 stop18h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$245
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Sat 12/205:35 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop19h 40mAvianca
Thu 1/14:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Deal found 8/19$251
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/181:45 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 03mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/255:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$253
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/211:45 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop20h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/276:44 pmORD - SAL
1 stop18h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$255
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 8/271:42 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 39mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/18:02 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/18$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/121:37 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Wed 9/176:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 8/18$340
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 9/131:51 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Sat 9/206:15 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$342

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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 August 20, 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 9/19

6:00 am-12:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

2:20 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$231

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/19

12:35 pm-7:42 am

2 stops18h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

7:15 pm-11:35 am

1 stop17h 20m

$236

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/4

1:45 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

5:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$239

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/21

3:35 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

2:58 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$242

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/15

8:33 am-12:21 am

1 stop14h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

8:02 am-8:22 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/1

8:33 am-12:21 am

1 stop14h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

7:53 am-11:37 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/24

1:42 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

8:02 am-8:22 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/20

5:00 am-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

2:13 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/12

1:37 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$340

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/25

1:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/1

6:20 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$342

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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 $245). Flying from El Salvador to Chicago 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 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 August 20, 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.

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 Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 August 20, 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
7.5
Good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
7.5
Good
1,511 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
8,928 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
6.7
Okay
2,411 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,511 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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 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 8h 03m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. El Salvador and Chicago are separated by a distance of 1971 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $110. United Airlines flights start at $141 while deals on Frontier start at $194 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $132. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $231 on average our data indicates $542 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 $245). Flying from El Salvador to Chicago 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 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$271Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$293Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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