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$89+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador (SAL)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAL
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:16 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop17h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/122:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/99:18 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/122:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/105:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/172:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$227
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:32 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop21h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/232:57 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$243
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:00 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop7h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/162:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 2/236:51 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop16h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/264:02 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sun 2/159:18 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/194:02 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$252
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/35:15 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/242:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$253
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/245:05 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/282:53 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$255
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/82:56 pm
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop8h 09m
Frontier
Sun 4/123:08 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop28h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 3/106:00 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Tue 3/172:13 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop7h 18m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$291
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:11 pm
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop18h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/1311:50 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop18h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$295

Find flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador (SAL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$89
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$440

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Salvador 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/17

2:53 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$236

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

8:34 am-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/28

4:57 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 16m

$267

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

3:05 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/14

8:33 am-1:13 am

1 stop15h 40m

$267

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

7:34 am-11:37 pm

1 stop16h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

4:57 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 16m

$267

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

7:17 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/7

2:53 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop27h 58m

$280

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/17

2:13 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$291

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

6:01 am-2:47 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/11

12:37 pm-12:38 am

1 stop11h 01m

$292

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

3:05 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/25

4:57 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 16m

$297

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

8:06 am-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/19

8:33 am-1:13 am

1 stop15h 40m

$297

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

6:30 am-6:58 pm

1 stop13h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/2

10:45 pm-11:04 am

1 stop11h 19m

$301

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to San Salvador

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-San Salvador flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to San Salvador is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to San Salvador?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to San Salvador?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to San Salvador chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to San Salvador on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to San Salvador?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to San Salvador, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $234.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to San Salvador?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to San Salvador, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 12m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to San Salvador?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to San Salvador, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 53m.

How often are flights from Chicago to San Salvador delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Chicago and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to San Salvador flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to San Salvador flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. 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 San Salvador. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Chicago to San Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,195 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,195 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,195 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,559 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,195 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,284 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,195 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,279 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,195 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,495 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,195 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to San Salvador. 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 into for flights to San Salvador from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to San Salvador from Chicago, you will be flying to El Salvador Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is located 20.5 mi from the center of San Salvador. There are 0 flights from Chicago to El Salvador Intl per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to San Salvador in just under 7h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 48m. There are 1958 mi between Chicago and San Salvador. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador round-trip?

    Frontier, at $126, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and Avianca. Frontier is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $84 and $94, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to San Salvador is $80. On average you can expect to pay $269. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $219.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to San Salvador. 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$156Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$168Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$210Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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