San Salvador

$139+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador (SAL)

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CHI — SAL
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday 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 December 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Mon 12/2912:09 pmORD - SAL
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Wed 12/317:26 pmORD - SAL
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/23:43 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops15h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Wed 12/315:03 pmORD - SAL
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/24:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:23 pmORD - SAL
1 stop27h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/52:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$534
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:14 pmORD - SAL
2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/309:23 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:54 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$628
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/301:14 pmORD - SAL
2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/58:24 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:23 pmORD - SAL
1 stop27h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:55 amSAL - ORD
1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:00 amORD - SAL
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/12:31 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop19h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$710
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Wed 12/313:32 pmMDW - SAL
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/210:55 amSAL - MDW
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$793
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:14 amMDW - SAL
1 stop29h 42mFrontier
Mon 1/51:06 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/28$920
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/306:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Thu 1/12:32 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/28$1,037

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 December 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$139
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$698

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

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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 December 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to San Salvador that are best for you.

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ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

10:00 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$206

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

10:20 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$214

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

9:15 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop16h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/26

2:50 pm-7:46 am

1 stop16h 56m

$220

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

5:05 am-2:21 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/2

3:21 pm-7:15 am

1 stop15h 54m

$220

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

8:55 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop17h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

3:49 pm-7:22 am

2 stops15h 33m

$224

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

3:01 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/19

10:50 am-10:43 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$265

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

8:02 am-11:36 pm

1 stop16h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/8

8:29 am-1:15 am

1 stop15h 46m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/10

1:45 pm-12:04 am

1 stop10h 19m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

7:34 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

5:02 am-12:04 am

1 stop19h 02m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

8:35 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 29m

$266

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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 December.
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
OvagoPrice 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 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 December 26, 2025.

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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 December 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to San Salvador as you normally would.

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 85% 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.

How often are flights from Chicago to San Salvador delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Chicago and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 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 Saturday 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 25% 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 December 30, 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Avianca, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Chicago to San Salvador in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 09m. There are 1971 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?

    Avianca, at $148, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Copa Airlines. Avianca is currently priced 66% 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $94 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 $335. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $197.

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$176Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$176Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$279Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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