El Salvador

$164+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAL
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to El Salvador

Cheapest flights from Chicago to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Mon 11/27:35 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop16h 00m
Copa Airlines
Fri 11/64:59 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 12m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$425
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1611:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Sun 9/208:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/10$432
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/811:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Sun 7/1210:20 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 6/10$435
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 7/223:40 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop15h 30m
Avianca
Wed 7/298:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/9$436
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/111:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Fri 7/1712:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/9$438
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/43:21 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/231:59 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/6$440
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/173:40 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop25h 30m
Avianca
Wed 7/112:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/7$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Mon 9/149:35 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 9/171:50 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop10h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 10/86:00 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Thu 10/151:39 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$447
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Sun 8/1610:20 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8$453
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Wed 7/1511:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Mon 7/2010:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/6$455
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 11/262:13 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 22m
Copa Airlines
Wed 12/27:23 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop16h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$456

Find flight deals from Chicago to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$422
(Avianca)

One-way from

$164
(Volaris)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$532

Good round-trip deal

$459 or less

Good one-way deal

$377 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to El Salvador 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 June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to El Salvador that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

7:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/18

3:40 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 19m

$447

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

3:40 pm-7:40 am

1 stop17h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/20

10:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$469

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

6:29 am-8:49 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/18

3:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 15m

$474

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/20

11:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/27

10:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$480

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

3:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/27

10:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$483

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

6:29 am-8:49 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/19

3:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 15m

$484

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

6:29 am-8:49 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/20

3:40 pm-9:09 am

1 stop16h 29m

$484

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

9:35 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/20

3:40 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 19m

$498

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

5:30 am-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 7/26

6:00 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

$501

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

7:35 am-6:58 pm

1 stop12h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

$501

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to El Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to El Salvador

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Salvador (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to El Salvador in September is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 CHI to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to El Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 10, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to El Salvador, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Chicago to El Salvador delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and El Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Chicago to El Salvador flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to El Salvador?

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to El Salvador may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing El Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Salvador. 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 El Salvador. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to El Salvador. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to El Salvador in 7h 27m. Fly via United Airlines, Avianca, or Delta to get the fastest option. Chicago and El Salvador are separated by a distance of 1958 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $94 and $109 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to El Salvador is $292. On average you can expect to pay $456. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $425.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Salvador (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to El Salvador in September is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to El Salvador

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to El Salvador. 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$155Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$168Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$300Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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