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$130+ 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$194
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$130
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$446

Good round-trip deal

$273 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 7/2410:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/295:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$194
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/41:49 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/115:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$202
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 8/1910:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Sat 8/235:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/3$211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 7/2812:59 amGUA - STL
1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/315:26 pmSTL - GUA
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$213
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 7/258:20 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop18h 45mAvianca
Tue 7/295:25 pmORD - GUA
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 7/3$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/3112:22 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/75:05 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/168:30 amGUA - ORD
1 stop14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/238:31 amORD - GUA
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/287:05 amGUA - ORD
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/66:44 pmORD - GUA
1 stop17h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/153:30 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/217:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop14h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 9/301:30 amGUA - ORD
1 stop29h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/97:10 amORD - GUA
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$236
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/164:30 amSAP - ORD
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Sat 8/235:25 pmORD - SAP
1 stop16h 05mAvianca
Deal found 7/2$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 10/13:40 pmSAP - ORD
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:10 amORD - SAP
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$241

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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 July 3, 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 SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 7/24

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

5:05 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$194

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/4

1:49 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

5:05 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$202

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/19

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$211

Guatemala CitySt. Louis

GUA - STL

GUASTL

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 7/28

12:59 am-4:31 pm

1 stop14h 32m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/5

5:26 pm-12:04 am

1 stop7h 38m

$213

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 7/25

8:20 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

5:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$225

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 7/31

12:22 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

5:05 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 19m

$226

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 9/16

8:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

8:31 am-5:14 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$227

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 8/28

7:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

6:44 pm-11:26 am

1 stop17h 42m

$228

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/15

3:30 pm-7:53 am

1 stop15h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

7:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$231

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 9/30

1:30 am-7:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

7:10 am-4:32 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$236

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Central America to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Central America to Illinois as you normally would.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Central America to Illinois, such as Southwest, Delta, and Copa Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,718 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

    $130 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $130 and $134, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Central America to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$133Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$183Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$206Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$293Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$425Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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