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$109+ 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
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 November 26, 2025.

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Wed 12/108:30 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Wed 1/142:35 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/26$199
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Sun 12/218:30 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Sun 1/182:35 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/237:45 amGUA - ORD
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Sun 1/182:35 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/218:30 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Sat 1/104:10 pmORD - GUA
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/237:45 amGUA - ORD
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Tue 1/134:10 pmORD - GUA
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/2410:53 amGUA - ORD
1 stop30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/104:10 pmORD - GUA
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$215
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Thu 12/111:39 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/319:09 pmORD - GUA
1 stop16h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/26$221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/275:06 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/236:31 pmORD - GUA
1 stop11h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$223
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Wed 12/248:30 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:09 pmORD - GUA
1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$227
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Wed 12/241:06 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Thu 1/112:39 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 17mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/2510:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/112:39 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$238
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Sun 12/213:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/205:15 amORD - SAL
1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/25$240

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 November 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$109
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$252 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Illinois that are best for you.

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Central America

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

2:10 am-10:07 am

1 stop7h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

9:05 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop15h 21m

$223

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/11

12:05 am-9:54 am

1 stop8h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

8:10 pm-11:26 am

1 stop16h 16m

$223

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

2:10 am-10:07 am

1 stop7h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

5:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$223

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

2:10 am-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

10:41 am-5:48 am

1 stop19h 07m

$223

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

11:59 pm-10:53 am

1 stop10h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

9:05 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop15h 21m

$223

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

11:59 pm-10:53 am

1 stop10h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

4:10 pm-5:48 am

1 stop13h 38m

$223

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

3:30 pm-7:47 am

1 stop15h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

9:05 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$232

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-10:03 am

1 stop17h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

9:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$232

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

1:28 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

8:22 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/20

1:06 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

5:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$264

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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, 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 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 November 26, 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 November 26, 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
1,569 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,477 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,158 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

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 57m. Fly via United Airlines, Frontier, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Central America to Illinois is about 1898 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $125 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $126 and $129, 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 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$186Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$212Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$218Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$252Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$262Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$425Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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