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$62+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAL
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to El Salvador

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 December 16, 2025.

This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:09 pmORD - SAL
1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:45 amSAL - ORD
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/249:09 pmORD - SAL
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:21 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$428
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/2812:44 pmORD - SAL
2 stops20h 51mFrontier
Thu 1/1510:56 amSAL - ORD
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/291:15 pmORD - SAL
2 stops46h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:21 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$438
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/286:00 amORD - SAL
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:21 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/157:35 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/184:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$450
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/249:09 pmORD - SAL
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/145:51 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$452
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:26 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/73:52 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops26h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$455
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/291:15 pmORD - SAL
2 stops46h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/145:51 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$462
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/286:00 amORD - SAL
2 stops27h 35mFrontier
Wed 1/145:51 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop21h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$468
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:00 amMDW - SAL
2 stops27h 35mFrontier
Sat 1/172:52 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop17h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:30 amMLI - SAL
2 stops18h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/214:40 pmSAL - MLI
2 stops24h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$639

Find 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 December 16, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$206
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One-way from

$62
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$710

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to El Salvador that are best for you.

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ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

5:45 am-3:24 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/5

6:55 am-12:26 am

1 stop17h 31m

$220

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

3:22 pm-10:28 am

1 stop19h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/27

4:02 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$226

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

1:45 pm-12:04 am

1 stop10h 19m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

1:20 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop24h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/28

2:36 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 09m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

1:45 pm-12:04 am

1 stop10h 19m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

2:13 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/20

8:36 am-12:24 am

1 stop15h 48m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

2:13 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/26

5:03 am-12:24 am

1 stop19h 21m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

3:22 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop24h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/2

12:05 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop26h 12m

$267

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

2:33 pm-5:45 am

1 stop15h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/26

2:50 pm-7:46 am

1 stop16h 56m

$272

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 pm-5:45 am

1 stop11h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/28

4:40 pm-9:08 am

1 stop16h 28m

$272

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Illinois to El Salvador in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 December 16, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to El Salvador, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to El Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to El Salvador flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to El Salvador?

    For as low as $266, United Airlines can have you in El Salvador from Illinois in 9h 15m. The distance between Illinois and El Salvador is about 1971 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Frontier ($66), Avianca ($80), and United Airlines ($84).

  • 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?

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

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Illinois to El Salvador in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to El Salvador

Discover the top 7 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$195Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$211Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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