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$117+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
mar. 15 — mar. 221
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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 febrero 13, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/232:57 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 44m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 4/285:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
jue. 2/264:02 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 3/105:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/205:30 am
SAL
-
ORD
2 stops12h 48m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 2/239:18 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$225
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/25:25 am
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop9h 30m
Avianca
lun. 6/83:40 pm
ORD
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/13$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/271:28 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 19m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 3/95:15 am
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/112:29 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 12m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 5/45:15 am
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/181:28 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
mié. 3/48:16 pm
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop16h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
mié. 3/44:02 pm
MGA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
vie. 3/65:15 am
ORD
-
MGA
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/2312:15 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 59m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 4/275:05 am
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop7h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/201:28 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 19m
Spirit Airlines
mié. 3/45:15 am
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$245
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
vie. 2/271:28 pm
GUA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 19m
Spirit Airlines
dom. 3/88:16 pm
ORD
-
GUA
1 stop16h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$246
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
mar. 5/122:57 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 44m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 5/195:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/11$247

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 febrero 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$200
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$117
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$358

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
From Central America to Illinois
One-way flight from Central America to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 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 febrero 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Illinois that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ManaguaChicago

MGA - ORD

MGAORD

Managua Augusto C Sandino

jue. 7/30

8:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/20

5:15 pm-8:25 am

1 stop16h 10m

$254

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

jue. 4/30

3:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/3

7:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

mar. 3/10

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/18

1:06 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 5/1

3:45 pm-1:27 am

1 stop8h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/3

9:36 pm-11:25 am

1 stop14h 49m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

jue. 5/14

6:15 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/19

5:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 5/22

3:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop16h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/28

6:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 5/8

12:27 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/18

9:36 pm-11:25 am

1 stop14h 49m

$257

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

jue. 5/7

3:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/28

10:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$257

San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

jue. 5/14

12:12 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/17

10:25 am-11:18 am

1 stop25h 53m

$273

San JoséSt. Louis

SJO - STL

SJOSTL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/6

12:35 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 3/9

4:51 pm-10:40 am

1 stop18h 49m

$281

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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 $221). 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 febrero 13, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Central America to Illinois at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 febrero 13, 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 febrero 13, 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.

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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.

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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.

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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.

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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.

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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.

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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 6h 55m. Fly via Avianca, United Airlines, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Central America to Illinois is about 2063 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 $221). 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 8 airlines flying from Central America to Illinois

Discover the top 8 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 febrero 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$136Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$158Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$463Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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