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$81+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAL
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
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 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$337
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$81
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$679 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/34:58 pmORD - SAL
3 stops21h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/103:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$337
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:26 pmORD - SAL
3 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/103:52 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops28h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$338
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:14 pmORD - SAL
1 stop15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/73:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 11/274:58 pmORD - SAL
3 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/43:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$340
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 12/712:09 pmORD - SAL
2 stops26h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/151:18 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops29h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$341
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/186:48 amORD - SAL
2 stops11h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/163:52 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/49:14 pmORD - SAL
3 stops20h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/117:05 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops23h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$343
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/113:26 pmORD - SAL
3 stops30h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/183:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$346
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/38:20 amORD - SAL
3 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/177:34 amSAL - ORD
1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$347
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/33:43 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/83:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop19h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$351
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:40 amORD - SAL
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/103:52 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:01 pmMDW - SAL
1 stop22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/271:06 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$371

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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/24

2:31 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$342

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

8:19 pm-7:54 am

1 stop11h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/19

10:50 am-10:38 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$342

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

2:13 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/19

7:30 am-12:24 am

1 stop16h 54m

$346

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

2:13 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/19

7:30 am-12:24 am

1 stop16h 54m

$346

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

1:05 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/15

1:10 am-9:36 am

1 stop8h 26m

$360

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/14

2:01 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop22h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/27

1:06 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$371

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

2:07 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/4

2:01 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 04m

$377

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/5

2:00 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$384

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$387

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/9

2:35 pm-8:54 am

2 stops18h 19m

$391

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/11

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to San Salvador is 43 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Chicago to San Salvador in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 CHI to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to San Salvador, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 77% 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.

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $239.

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 Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 00m.

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 November 13, 2025.
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
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
6.6
Okay
2,475 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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?

    Frontier, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to San Salvador in just under 7h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 06m. 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?

    Copa Airlines, at $199, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and United Airlines. Copa Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $84 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 American Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $86 and $88, 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 $465. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $209.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Chicago to San Salvador in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$199Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$218Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$279Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$334Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$337Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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