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$117+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — CHI
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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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 February 13, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/232:57 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/285:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 2/264:02 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/205:30 am
SAL
-
ORD
2 stops12h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/239:18 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$225
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 8/259:55 am
SAL
-
ORD
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Sat 8/295:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 2/9$241
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 5/122:57 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/197:05 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop7h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 3/1012:37 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop11h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 3/177:00 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$255
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 3/103:01 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/315:05 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 2/262:35 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Tue 3/106:00 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$314
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/611:50 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop19h 17m
Frontier
Mon 4/132:56 pm
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop8h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 4/292:04 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Mon 5/46:00 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/12$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/192:53 pm
SAL
-
MDW
2 stops30h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/16:00 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/42:35 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Wed 3/116:00 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$425

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 February 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$200
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$117
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$358
From El Salvador to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from El Salvador to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 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

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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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/12

2:57 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

5:15 am-1:52 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$247

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

4:57 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$286

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/29

8:33 am-1:13 am

1 stop15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

8:02 am-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$286

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/14

2:02 pm-1:13 am

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

8:02 am-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$297

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/29

8:29 am-1:15 am

1 stop15h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

3:21 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$297

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/7

2:02 pm-1:13 am

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

8:06 am-10:10 pm

1 stop15h 04m

$297

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/7

8:33 am-1:13 am

1 stop15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$297

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/2

7:30 am-1:15 am

1 stop16h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

8:02 am-11:36 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$297

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/24

4:57 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$309

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/26

2:35 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$314

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 $121). 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.

How often are flights from El Salvador to Chicago delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between El Salvador and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 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 Saturday 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 7% 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 February 13, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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.

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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.

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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 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 44m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines, or Delta 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 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.

  • 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 $121). 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 3 airlines flying from El Salvador to Chicago

Discover the top 3 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$271Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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