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$144+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — ORD
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Illinois

Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/274:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/137:35 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/272:31 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/189:10 pmORD - SAL
2 stops15h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$296
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/2710:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Tue 1/134:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Deal found 12/26$306
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/2710:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Sun 1/182:35 pmORD - SAL
1 stop15h 35mAvianca
Deal found 12/27$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/281:37 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:21 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/293:43 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops15h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:35 pmORD - SAL
1 stop17h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/273:43 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:35 pmORD - SAL
1 stop19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/301:37 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/73:55 pmORD - SAL
1 stop22h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/272:32 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Thu 1/16:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/26$452
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:06 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Tue 12/306:14 amMDW - SAL
1 stop29h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/27$728
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/2710:25 pmSAL - MDW
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/308:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,087
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/307:29 pmSAL - MDW
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:54 pmMDW - SAL
3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,147

Find flight deals from San Salvador to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Salvador to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$144
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$402

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Illinois that are best for you.

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San Salvador

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/10

4:02 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$259

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/20

4:02 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

3:22 pm-2:52 pm

3 stops23h 30m

$273

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

4:02 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

3:22 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$275

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/19

2:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

5:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$279

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

7:30 am-10:21 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/27

8:35 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/23

2:02 pm-1:13 am

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/9

5:02 am-12:04 am

1 stop19h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/23

7:30 am-1:13 am

1 stop16h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - MDW

SALMDW

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/6

2:35 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

6:25 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$332

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Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Illinois (average of $119). Flying from San Salvador to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 SAL to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from San 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 December 28, 2025.

When flying from San Salvador to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 December 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Salvador to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,489 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Salvador to Illinois?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), located 20.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Salvador to Illinois.

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

    For as low as $279, Spirit Airlines can have you in Illinois from San Salvador in 8h 57m. San Salvador and Illinois are separated by a distance of 1971 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $114 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $135 and United Airlines from $141 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $114. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $211 on average, our data indicates $167 when flying from San Salvador to Illinois.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Illinois (average of $119). Flying from San Salvador to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 4 airlines flying from San Salvador to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$262Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$271Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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