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$84+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$230
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$84
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$376 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to El Salvador
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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/163:30 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$230
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/221:44 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$267
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Wed 11/52:30 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/10$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:25 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 02mFrontier
Fri 10/1011:47 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$273
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:15 amMDW - SAL
1 stop17h 19mFrontier
Mon 9/111:44 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$283
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/35:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/81:14 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:20 pmORD - SAL
2 stops16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2612:35 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$329
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Thu 7/35:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Tue 7/810:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$338
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Thu 9/46:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Tue 9/161:34 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$346
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/301:07 amORD - SAL
1 stop12h 35mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/61:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$395
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/211:39 amMDW - SAL
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/81:14 pmSAL - MDW
2 stops20h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$437
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/255:25 pmPIA - SAL
2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/11:25 pmSAL - PIA
2 stops24h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$597

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 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

Fly to

El Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/16

3:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

$230

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/17

5:05 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/22

1:44 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$267

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/5

2:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$270

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

10:25 am-10:27 pm

1 stop13h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/10

11:47 pm-11:25 am

1 stop10h 38m

$273

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/29

6:15 am-10:34 pm

1 stop17h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/1

11:44 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 18m

$283

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/3

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/8

1:14 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$305

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

8:20 pm-11:35 am

2 stops16h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/26

12:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$329

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/3

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/8

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$338

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/16

1:34 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$346

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

1:07 am-12:42 pm

1 stop12h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/9

1:40 pm-12:22 am

1 stop9h 42m

$365

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Salvador from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to El Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 American Airlines ($84), United Airlines ($89), and Spirit Airlines ($104).

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

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

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

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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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$249Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$276Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$285Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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