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$125+ Cheap flights from El Salvador 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — ORD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for El Salvador to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$231
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(SmartFares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$299
From El Salvador to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from El Salvador to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Salvador to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:31 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/107:07 pmORD - SAL
1 stop17h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$231
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:33 amSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 23mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/42:07 pmORD - SAL
1 stop9h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$244
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1610:35 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops19h 12mAvianca
Mon 10/207:30 amORD - SAL
2 stops13h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/181:45 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/285:56 pmMDW - SAL
1 stop27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$265
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:05 amSAL - ORD
1 stop18h 16mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/87:59 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/181:45 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Sat 10/256:15 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2910:21 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops22h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/210:27 amORD - SAL
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/308:00 amSAL - MDW
1 stop27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/61:37 pmMDW - SAL
1 stop23h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$275
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/161:41 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 40mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/203:07 pmORD - SAL
1 stop9h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/212:32 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Tue 1/205:50 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/15$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/82:24 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/152:05 pmMDW - SAL
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$280
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/215:04 amSAL - ORD
1 stop18h 17mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/278:02 amORD - SAL
1 stop16h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$289

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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Salvador 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

El Salvador

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/29

8:33 am-12:56 am

1 stop15h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

5:56 am-10:39 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

2:30 am-7:46 am

1 stop29h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

11:56 am-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/24

8:33 am-12:21 am

1 stop14h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

2:07 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/1

8:33 am-12:21 am

1 stop14h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

7:59 am-11:37 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/29

8:33 am-12:56 am

1 stop15h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

2:07 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/23

1:41 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

7:59 am-11:37 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$244

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/18

1:45 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/25

6:15 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$273

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/30

8:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop27h 37m

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/6

1:37 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop23h 32m

$275

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/29

12:05 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$304

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 11/7

2:24 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/10

6:15 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$305

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/13

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Best time to book a flight from El Salvador to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Salvador to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Salvador to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from El Salvador 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 SV to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from El Salvador 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 September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from El Salvador 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 September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from El Salvador to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from El Salvador to Illinois?

    A quick flight from El Salvador to Illinois can take about 8h 02m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $273. Airlines will cover a distance of 1958 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from El Salvador to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from El Salvador to Illinois are Frontier ($125), Spirit Airlines ($140), and Delta ($165).

  • Can I find deals for flights from El Salvador to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from El Salvador to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from El Salvador to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Salvador 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 El Salvador to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from El Salvador 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 5 airlines flying from El Salvador to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from El Salvador 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$254Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$271Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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