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$83+ Cheap flights from Illinois to El Salvador

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ORD — SAL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Priceline)

One-way from

$83
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$402 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Thu 6/2610:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 8/126:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/236:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$273
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/251:07 amORD - SAL
1 stop12h 35mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/98:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop14h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$284
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:16 pmORD - SAL
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1210:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/185:15 amORD - SAL
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/256:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$351
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/95:01 amORD - SAL
1 stop18h 35mFrontier
Mon 6/1611:41 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$384
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:30 amMDW - SAL
1 stop17h 06mFrontier
Mon 6/1611:41 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$384
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Thu 7/248:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop17h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/311:22 amSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 7/155:20 pmMLI - SAL
2 stops19h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/303:30 pmSAL - MLI
2 stops22h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/154:19 pmMLI - SAL
2 stops28h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/302:05 pmSAL - MLI
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$561
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/166:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1611:41 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$568
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Wed 8/206:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Sat 8/301:40 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/30$650

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to El Salvador that are best for you.

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Illinois

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El Salvador

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Depart

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Price

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/26

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$269

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

6:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$273

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

1:07 am-12:42 pm

1 stop12h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/9

8:30 am-12:22 am

1 stop14h 52m

$284

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

6:16 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop29h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/12

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$299

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

5:15 am-8:17 pm

1 stop16h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-12:13 am

1 stop17h 13m

$351

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

5:01 am-10:36 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/16

11:41 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 41m

$384

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/9

6:30 am-10:36 pm

1 stop17h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/16

11:41 pm-10:41 am

1 stop10h 00m

$384

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

9:10 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops15h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/8

1:14 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$450

MolineSan Salvador

MLI - SAL

MLISAL

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/15

5:20 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops19h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/30

3:30 pm-3:07 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$532

MolineSan Salvador

MLI - SAL

MLISAL

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/15

4:19 pm-7:56 pm

2 stops28h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/30

2:05 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$561

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Illinois to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 IL to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit El Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico from Illinois to El Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to El Salvador are Avianca ($83), American Airlines ($110), and Delta ($114).

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Illinois to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 Illinois to El Salvador

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$276Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$287Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$310Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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