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$178+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — CHI
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
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 March 17, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/86:45 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop18h 57m
Frontier
Mon 4/135:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop18h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/171:37 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 56m
Frontier
Sun 5/249:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop30h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$336
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:38 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop11h 20m
Frontier
Mon 4/205:50 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop7h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$346
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/201:37 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop28h 54m
Frontier
Sun 4/2610:53 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop26h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$352
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/611:50 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop19h 17m
Frontier
Fri 4/105:11 pm
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop18h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$355
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:40 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop10h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/133:21 pm
ORD
-
SAL
2 stops23h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$357
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 4/103:02 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 17m
Frontier
Mon 4/137:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$358
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/611:50 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Fri 4/107:40 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop10h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$364
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 5/167:30 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop16h 45m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/258:02 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop16h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/13$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sun 5/103:40 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 5/175:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop16h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$368
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2910:49 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop13h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/47:30 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop27h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$415
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/66:45 pm
SAL
-
MDW
2 stops24h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/106:30 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop12h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$424

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 March 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$325
(Expedia)

One-way from

$178
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$521

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/20

1:37 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop28h 54m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/26

10:53 am-12:31 pm

1 stop26h 38m

$352

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

$365

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/29

2:02 pm-1:13 am

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

8:02 am-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$365

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/16

4:53 am-1:15 am

1 stop19h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$365

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/18

7:30 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

8:02 am-11:36 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$365

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/29

4:57 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$365

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/16

2:02 pm-1:13 am

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

8:06 am-11:36 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$365

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/24

8:33 am-1:13 am

1 stop15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

8:02 am-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$380

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/4

8:30 am-1:02 am

1 stop15h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

1:20 am-12:39 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$400

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

3:47 pm-4:50 am

1 stop14h 03m

$401

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Chicago (average of $122). Flying from El Salvador to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 95 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 at night 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 Wednesday 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 6% 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 March 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAvianca 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
1,569 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,432 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,499 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

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 24m. Fly via Frontier, 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 $325. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $365 on average, our data indicates $342 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 $122). Flying from El Salvador to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$271Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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