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$69+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/114:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Thu 12/1810:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$331
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/107:33 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 02mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/117:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$357
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Sat 12/134:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Sat 12/2710:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$400
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Tue 12/168:49 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 11mAvianca
Tue 12/2310:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$421
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Wed 12/242:35 pmORD - SAL
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Thu 12/2510:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$446
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/107:33 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 02mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/232:01 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop10h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$448
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Thu 12/112:21 pmORD - SAL
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/186:55 amSAL - ORD
1 stop14h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$450
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Wed 12/177:35 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Sun 12/215:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$463

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$694

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

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Price

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

7:20 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

4:02 pm-11:22 am

1 stop19h 20m

$214

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:54 am-9:19 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

4:40 pm-7:46 am

1 stop15h 06m

$220

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

12:00 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop26h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/31

11:54 am-8:18 am

1 stop20h 24m

$226

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

6:20 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop21h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/7

6:55 am-12:26 am

1 stop17h 31m

$227

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/20

4:02 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$236

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

Tue 1/27

4:02 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$239

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

4:02 pm-11:22 am

1 stop19h 20m

$239

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

4:41 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops22h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/21

11:23 am-10:38 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$252

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

3:22 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/19

10:09 am-8:18 am

1 stop22h 09m

$253

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/12

2:35 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$270

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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 O'Hare Intl 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
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 11 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 ORD to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

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 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador, such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
1,558 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
2,478 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to San Salvador from Chicago O'Hare Intl, 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 O'Hare Intl to El Salvador Intl per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador in 7h 32m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Salvador is about 1971 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $149 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Copa Airlines, starting at $169 and $186 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador are Avianca ($80), United Airlines ($94), and Delta ($108).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador is generally $293, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $80. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $183 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Salvador?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 O'Hare Intl to San Salvador

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$202Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$211Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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