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$138+ Cheap flights from Central America to Illinois

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
Mar 22 — Mar 291
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Central America to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/18:20 am
GUA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 45m
Avianca
Wed 7/293:40 pm
ORD
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/16$234
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:55 am
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Wed 7/223:40 pm
ORD
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/16$235
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 5/23:47 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop13h 05m
Volaris
Fri 5/81:40 am
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop12h 07m
Volaris
Deal found 2/19$236
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 8/248:15 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Fri 8/283:40 pm
ORD
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/20$241
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 5/1412:12 pm
SAP
-
ORD
1 stop11h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/195:05 am
ORD
-
SAP
1 stop7h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$242
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/51:28 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/88:16 pm
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop16h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$242
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Fri 6/58:20 am
GUA
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 45m
Avianca
Mon 6/83:40 pm
ORD
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/17$243
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 8/275:25 am
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop9h 30m
Avianca
Sun 8/303:40 pm
ORD
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/19$244
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 5/122:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/195:05 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/17$247
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 8/136:55 am
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Mon 8/173:40 pm
ORD
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/19$247
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 4/153:47 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/211:40 am
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop12h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$248
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/232:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/285:05 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249

Find flight deals from Central America to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$234
(Avianca)

One-way from

$138
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$358

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
From Central America to Illinois
One-way flight from Central America to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Central America to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Central America to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Illinois 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 February 20, 2026.
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San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 5/14

12:12 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

5:05 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 03m

$242

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 8/5

3:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

7:45 am-4:32 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/8

3:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

8:46 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/1

3:45 pm-7:54 am

1 stop15h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/7

3:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

10:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 4/24

3:45 pm-1:26 am

1 stop8h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

4:00 pm-4:48 am

1 stop13h 48m

$257

San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Tue 4/14

1:52 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

5:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 48m

$265

San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 5/14

12:13 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

5:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 48m

$265

San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 7/1

8:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/18

5:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$271

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 4/23

10:37 am-1:13 am

1 stop13h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

8:06 am-9:41 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to Illinois?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Illinois (average of $87). Flying from Central America to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $222). 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 CA to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Central America to Illinois at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Central America to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Central America to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2026.

The most flights from 0CA to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Central America to Illinois, such as Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to Illinois. 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 Central America to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Central America to Illinois in 11h 02m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, or Avianca to get the fastest option. The distance from Central America to Illinois is about 1832 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Central America to Illinois one-way?

    $79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $111 and $114, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Central America to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Central America to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Central America to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to Illinois 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 Central America to Illinois?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Illinois (average of $87). Flying from Central America to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $222). 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 Central America to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Illinois. 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 February 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$158Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$463Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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