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$113+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 20, 2025.

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Wed 11/51:30 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/195:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/18$203
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:45 amGUA - ORD
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Sat 1/174:10 pmORD - GUA
1 stop14h 10mAvianca
Deal found 10/17$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:34 pmSJO - ORD
2 stops11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/125:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:30 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/165:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/18$218
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Sat 12/61:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/105:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$219
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Thu 11/131:31 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/165:10 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/18$222
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:30 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/105:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/18$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/611:33 amGUA - ORD
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/198:05 amORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/18$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/131:28 pmGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/176:20 pmORD - GUA
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/17$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/121:31 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/265:00 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/18$226
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Tue 12/21:20 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/95:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/18$227
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/63:21 pmORD - SAL
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/18$227

Cheap 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 October 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$203
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$334

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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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 October 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Central America

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

1:19 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

8:41 am-12:21 am

1 stop15h 40m

$213

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 4/13

1:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

9:35 pm-11:36 am

1 stop15h 01m

$223

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/30

2:30 am-12:57 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

9:05 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$232

San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sun 11/9

3:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop17h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

9:02 pm-11:46 am

2 stops14h 44m

$251

San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sun 11/9

1:41 pm-7:41 am

1 stop18h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

5:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$255

San Pedro SulaChicago

SAP - ORD

SAPORD

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 11/27

3:15 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

4:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$261

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - MDW

GUAMDW

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 11/7

12:11 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop24h 26m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/10

8:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop27h 21m

$265

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 12/4

6:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

8:52 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$269

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/21

2:32 pm-12:02 am

1 stop9h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

5:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$279

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/31

2:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

5:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$279

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Deals found on 10/19

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Central America with our price prediction graph.
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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Illinois (average of $124). Flying from Central America to Illinois in May 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 October 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Central America to Illinois in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Central America to Illinois?

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

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

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 October 20, 2025.
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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,994 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,027 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,457 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,103 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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 7h 41m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Central America to Illinois is about 2220 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $127 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and United Airlines, with prices starting from $130 and $135, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Illinois (average of $124). Flying from Central America to Illinois in May 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 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$186Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$212Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$218Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$262Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$425Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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