$146+ 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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAL
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to San SalvadorExplore 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 May 13, 2026.
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 May 13, 2026.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:33 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop25h 17m
Frontier
Mon 8/3111:00 am
SAL
- ORD
1 stop28h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/13:21 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Fri 7/171:59 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 01m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Copa Airlines logo]()
$375
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3011:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Wed 11/48:00 am
SAL
- ORD
1 stop12h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/11![Avianca logo]()
$376
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/45:15 pm
ORD
- SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Sat 6/1311:20 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/12![Avianca logo]()
$378
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2411:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Sat 6/611:20 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/12![Avianca logo]()
$379
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/93:21 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Tue 7/148:30 am
SAL
- ORD
1 stop14h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Copa Airlines logo]()
$380
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/138:02 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop13h 32m
Copa Airlines
Wed 7/158:30 am
SAL
- ORD
1 stop18h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/9![Copa Airlines logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/129:30 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop15h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 9/233:40 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10![United Airlines logo]()
$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/156:00 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Thu 9/171:37 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![Delta logo]()
$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:45 pm
ORD
- SAL
2 stops19h 37m
Delta
Thu 9/171:37 pm
SAL
- ORD
2 stops17h 19m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![Delta logo]()
$391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:00 pm
MDW
- SAL
2 stops24h 22m
Delta
Wed 9/231:37 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![Delta logo]()
$391
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/143:21 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Tue 7/211:59 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 01m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/11![Copa Airlines logo]()
$392
Best flights from Chicago to San SalvadorDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 13, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 7/13:21 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Fri 7/171:59 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 01m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/8![Copa Airlines logo]()
$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/228:51 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 9/253:40 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12![United Airlines logo]()
$414
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/273:40 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop6h 25m
Avianca
Sun 8/210:20 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop14h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/11![Avianca logo]()
$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sun 9/66:00 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Sun 9/131:37 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$482
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/93:21 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Tue 7/148:30 am
SAL
- ORD
1 stop18h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/10![Copa Airlines logo]()
$382
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/138:02 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop13h 32m
Copa Airlines
Wed 7/158:30 am
SAL
- ORD
1 stop18h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/9![Copa Airlines logo]()
$385
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/158:02 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop16h 35m
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/237:30 am
SAL
- ORD
1 stop19h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/10![Copa Airlines logo]()
$395
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:15 pm
ORD
- SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Thu 8/68:05 am
SAL
- ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/11![Avianca logo]()
$480
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/143:21 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Tue 7/211:59 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 01m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Copa Airlines logo]()
$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Thu 8/276:05 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Tue 9/11:19 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$614
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/293:21 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Sat 7/41:59 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop9h 02m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/9![Copa Airlines logo]()
$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/71:00 pm
MDW
- SAL
2 stops24h 24m
Delta
Tue 1/192:35 pm
SAL
- MDW
2 stops21h 58m
Delta
Deal found 5/12![Delta logo]()
$628
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/316:23 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Sun 6/281:52 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/12![Delta logo]()
$694
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/271:22 pm
MDW
- SAL
2 stops24h 04m
Delta
Sun 6/281:52 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/12![Delta logo]()
$713
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Fri 10/306:00 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Mon 11/92:25 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/8![Delta logo]()
$741
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 5/279:22 am
MDW
- SAL
2 stops28h 04m
Delta
Sat 5/301:51 pm
SAL
- MDW
2 stops17h 52m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$760
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Mon 5/256:23 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Mon 6/81:52 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/8![Delta logo]()
$763
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:00 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Fri 1/152:35 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/12![Delta logo]()
$821
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/86:00 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Fri 1/152:35 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/12![Delta logo]()
$821
Last-minute flights from Chicago to San SalvadorDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador. Data last updated May 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador. Data last updated May 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2411:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Tue 6/29:55 am
SAL
- ORD
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/12![Avianca logo]()
$376
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2411:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Sun 6/2811:20 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/11![Avianca logo]()
$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sun 5/2411:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Sun 5/3111:20 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/13![Avianca logo]()
$407
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2711:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Sun 5/3111:20 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop13h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/13![Avianca logo]()
$397
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2711:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Fri 6/2612:05 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/12![Avianca logo]()
$399
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2711:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Thu 6/255:40 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 5/12![Avianca logo]()
$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:23 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Sun 6/281:52 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/12![Delta logo]()
$694
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3011:20 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Sat 6/69:55 am
SAL
- ORD
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/13![Avianca logo]()
$406
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Tue 6/25:15 pm
ORD
- SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Tue 6/910:05 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/12![Avianca logo]()
$398
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/45:15 pm
ORD
- SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Sat 6/139:55 am
SAL
- ORD
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/12![Avianca logo]()
$375
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/45:15 pm
ORD
- SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Wed 6/1010:05 pm
SAL
- ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/13![Avianca logo]()
$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:23 am
MDW
- SAL
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Wed 6/101:52 pm
SAL
- MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/13![Delta logo]()
$641
One-way flights from Chicago to San SalvadorSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to San Salvador. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to San Salvador. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 13, 2026.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sun 7/199:28 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop25h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![Frontier logo]()
$146
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:30 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop15h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11![United Airlines logo]()
$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 10/156:40 am
MDW
- SAL
2 stops11h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$186
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/261:40 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop11h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$191
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/157:52 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop17h 23m
Azul
Deal found 5/10![Azul logo]()
$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/256:08 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop14h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10![American Airlines logo]()
$195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/217:02 am
ORD
- SAL
2 stops12h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11![American Airlines logo]()
$200
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/256:40 am
ORD
- SAL
2 stops14h 08m
GOL
Deal found 5/10![GOL logo]()
$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/309:34 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop25h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8![United Airlines logo]()
$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/206:59 pm
ORD
- SAL
1 stop26h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12![United Airlines logo]()
$211
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/231:40 am
ORD
- SAL
1 stop11h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 10/154:49 pm
ORD
- SAL
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$235
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 May 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $357 (Orbitz) |
One-way from | $146 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $463 |
Good round-trip deal | $441 or less |
Good one-way deal | $180 or less |
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 May 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to San Salvador that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 7/1
3:21 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop9h 16m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 7/17
1:59 pm-4:00 am
1 stop13h 01m
$382
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 7/9
3:21 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop9h 16m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 7/14
8:30 am-4:00 am
1 stop18h 30m
$382
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/13
8:02 am-8:34 pm
1 stop13h 32m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 7/15
8:30 am-4:00 am
1 stop18h 30m
$385
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 7/15
8:02 am-11:37 pm
1 stop16h 35m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 7/23
7:30 am-4:00 am
1 stop19h 30m
$395
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/22
8:51 am-2:30 pm
1 stop6h 39m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Fri 9/25
3:40 pm-12:10 am
1 stop7h 30m
$414
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 7/14
3:21 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop9h 16m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 7/21
1:59 pm-4:00 am
1 stop13h 01m
$422
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/29
3:21 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop9h 16m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sat 7/4
1:59 pm-12:01 am
1 stop9h 02m
$427
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/27
3:40 pm-9:05 pm
1 stop6h 25m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 8/2
10:20 pm-2:05 pm
1 stop14h 45m
$479
ChicagoSan Salvador
ORD - SAL
ORDSAL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 7/28
5:15 pm-8:55 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Thu 8/6
8:05 am-9:20 pm
1 stop12h 15m
$480
ChicagoSan Salvador
MDW - SAL
MDWSAL
Chicago Midway
Sun 9/6
6:00 am-12:04 pm
1 stop7h 04m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 9/13
1:37 pm-9:46 pm
1 stop7h 09m
$482
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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 May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
CHI-SAL
ORD-SAL
MDW-SAL
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to San Salvador
CHI-SAL
ORD-SAL
MDW-SAL
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 79 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 63% 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 41m.
How often are flights from Chicago to San Salvador delayed?
About 20% 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 17% 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 May 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited 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.
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$126 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$155 | Average$371 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$210 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$248 | Average$432 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$500 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$300 | Average$441 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |