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

United Airlines, at $240, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. United Airlines is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

$90 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 Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $104 and $106, 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 $329. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $240.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to San Salvador?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador are American Airlines, Avianca and Copa Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 239% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Chicago to San Salvador, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 262% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $354 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $410.

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

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Salvador from Chicago. Prices for June average $497 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $113. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 79% on your journey compared to booking in December

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 6 different airlines.

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.

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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 June 16, 2025.

Wed 9/176:00 amORD - SAL

1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/206:00 amSAL - ORD

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$240

Tue 7/155:05 amORD - SAL

1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines

Tue 7/291:44 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$255

Tue 9/27:05 amORD - SAL

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Tue 9/301:34 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop9h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/15

$260

Tue 9/26:00 amMDW - SAL

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Wed 9/241:34 pmSAL - MDW

1 stop7h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/15

$260

Tue 9/168:05 amORD - SAL

1 stop28h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/1912:35 pmSAL - ORD

2 stops21h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$261

Tue 7/155:25 pmORD - SAL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/291:44 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$305

Wed 7/3011:39 amMDW - SAL

1 stop12h 06mFrontier

Wed 8/611:50 pmSAL - MDW

1 stop22h 27mFrontier

Deal found 6/15

$320

Tue 7/155:38 pmORD - SAL

1 stop30h 07mFrontier

Wed 7/2311:50 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop9h 35mFrontier

Deal found 6/15

$338

Wed 7/303:45 pmORD - SAL

1 stop17h 10mAvianca

Thu 8/710:25 amSAL - ORD

Nonstop4h 40mAvianca

Deal found 6/14

$340

Fri 8/293:07 pmORD - SAL

1 stop9h 28mCopa Airlines

Tue 9/28:30 amSAL - ORD

1 stop14h 52mCopa Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$380

Mon 8/111:11 pmMDW - SAL

3 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/141:49 pmSAL - MDW

3 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$473

Thu 9/410:11 amMDW - SAL

2 stops29h 33mAeromexico

Tue 9/164:05 pmSAL - MDW

2 stops28h 39mAeromexico

Deal found 6/15

$975

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Wed 9/177:00 amORD - SAL

1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/183:30 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop15h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$240

Tue 7/155:05 amORD - SAL

1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines

Tue 7/291:44 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$255

Tue 9/27:05 amORD - SAL

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Tue 9/301:34 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop9h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/15

$260

Tue 9/168:05 amORD - SAL

1 stop28h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/1912:35 pmSAL - ORD

2 stops21h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$261

Tue 7/155:25 pmORD - SAL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/291:44 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$305

Wed 7/3011:39 amMDW - SAL

1 stop12h 06mFrontier

Wed 8/611:50 pmSAL - MDW

1 stop22h 27mFrontier

Deal found 6/15

$320

Wed 7/303:45 pmORD - SAL

1 stop17h 10mAvianca

Thu 8/710:25 amSAL - ORD

Nonstop4h 40mAvianca

Deal found 6/14

$340

Fri 8/293:07 pmORD - SAL

1 stop9h 28mCopa Airlines

Tue 9/28:30 amSAL - ORD

1 stop14h 52mCopa Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$380

Tue 9/26:00 amMDW - SAL

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Wed 9/241:34 pmSAL - MDW

1 stop7h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/15

$260

Tue 7/155:38 pmORD - SAL

1 stop30h 07mFrontier

Wed 7/2311:50 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop9h 35mFrontier

Deal found 6/15

$338

Mon 8/111:11 pmMDW - SAL

3 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/141:49 pmSAL - MDW

3 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$473

Thu 9/410:11 amMDW - SAL

2 stops29h 33mAeromexico

Tue 9/164:05 pmSAL - MDW

2 stops28h 39mAeromexico

Deal found 6/15

$975

Last-minute flights from Chicago to San Salvador
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador. Data last updated June 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 6/166:20 amMDW - SAL

1 stop17h 16mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/248:30 pmSAL - MDW

2 stops13h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$653

Sat 6/219:40 pmORD - SAL

1 stop27h 18mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/811:11 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$340

Sat 6/218:45 amORD - SAL

1 stop12h 55mAvianca

Tue 7/810:25 amSAL - ORD

Nonstop4h 40mAvianca

Deal found 6/14

$478

Sat 6/2112:44 pmMDW - SAL

2 stops26h 54mAeromexico

Sat 6/284:16 pmSAL - MDW

2 stops28h 29mAeromexico

Deal found 6/15

$1,387

Tue 6/245:38 pmORD - SAL

1 stop29h 58mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/31:14 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$352

Tue 6/245:05 amORD - SAL

1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines

Thu 7/31:14 pmSAL - ORD

2 stops30h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$383

Tue 6/241:57 amORD - SAL

1 stop13h 41mAeromexico

Fri 7/253:50 pmSAL - ORD

2 stops43h 19mAeromexico

Deal found 6/14

$1,138

Wed 6/255:01 amORD - SAL

1 stop18h 35mFrontier

Wed 7/211:41 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop23h 33mFrontier

Deal found 6/14

$338

Wed 6/2511:39 amMDW - SAL

1 stop11h 57mFrontier

Fri 7/2511:50 pmSAL - MDW

1 stop21h 45mFrontier

Deal found 6/15

$361

Wed 6/2511:40 amORD - SAL

2 stops9h 04mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/256:00 amSAL - ORD

1 stop15h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$379

Thu 6/266:00 amMDW - SAL

1 stop7h 29mDelta

Fri 7/111:19 pmSAL - MDW

1 stop7h 23mDelta

Deal found 6/15

$1,541

Tue 7/15:38 pmORD - SAL

1 stop29h 58mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/151:44 pmSAL - ORD

1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$284

One-way flights from Chicago to San Salvador
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to San Salvador. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

Sun 8/318:50 amORD - SAL

1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$90

Tue 7/85:05 amORD - SAL

1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/13

$104

Mon 9/15:45 amORD - SAL

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Deal found 6/15

$106

Mon 9/16:00 amMDW - SAL

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Deal found 6/15

$106

Mon 9/110:10 pmORD - SAL

2 stops38h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$111

Tue 6/245:38 pmORD - SAL

1 stop29h 58mFrontier

Deal found 6/14

$130

Wed 8/611:39 amMDW - SAL

1 stop12h 06mFrontier

Deal found 6/14

$130

Thu 7/315:25 pmORD - SAL

Nonstop4h 40mAvianca

Deal found 6/15

$143

Wed 10/83:07 pmORD - SAL

1 stop9h 32mCopa Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$146

Wed 10/83:11 pmORD - SAL

2 stops16h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$152

Thu 8/77:40 amMDW - SAL

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$284

Wed 7/302:01 amORD - SAL

1 stop13h 22mAeromexico

Deal found 6/15

$354

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ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop14h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/22

3:30 pm-10:13 am

1 stop17h 43m

$240

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

5:05 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/29

1:44 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$255

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

7:05 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/30

1:34 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$260

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/24

1:34 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$260

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

8:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop28h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/19

12:35 pm-10:43 am

2 stops21h 08m

$261

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/29

1:44 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$305

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/30

11:39 am-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/6

11:50 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$320

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

5:38 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop30h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/23

11:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop9h 35m

$338

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

3:45 pm-7:55 am

1 stop17h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/7

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$340

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

3:07 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/2

8:30 am-12:22 am

1 stop14h 52m

$380

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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?

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Chicago to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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?

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight at noon.

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

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. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to San Salvador, such as Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,963 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Copa Airlines

7.5

Good

1,452 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,711 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,801 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,963 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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 6 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador round-trip?
United Airlines, at $240, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. United Airlines is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to San Salvador one-way?
$90 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 Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $104 and $106, 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 $329. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $240.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Chicago to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$249	Average$429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Avianca	Cheapest$285	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$299	Average$437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$320	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$330	Average$549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$353	Average$989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in June or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

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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 June 16, 2025.