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$140+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAL
May 25 — Jun 11
Mon 5/25
Mon 6/1
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 Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 April 25, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/73:40 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop15h 30m
Avianca
Sun 6/145:40 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 4/23$357
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/169:34 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Mon 7/2011:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$370
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 10/308:35 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 03m
Copa Airlines
Mon 11/95:03 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 21m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20$375
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 7/113:21 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 16m
Copa Airlines
Mon 7/207:30 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/23$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 9/107:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop14h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 9/233:40 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/175:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Thu 5/211:51 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$391
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 7/239:34 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/69:55 am
SAL
-
ORD
Nonstop5h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/105:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Thu 5/141:51 pm
SAL
-
ORD
2 stops17h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 10/19:30 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop24h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 10/56:00 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop17h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/246:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 8/293:40 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop15h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/22$397
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/246:40 am
ORD
-
SAL
2 stops14h 08m
GOL
Fri 5/296:00 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 29m
GOL
Deal found 4/20$398
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 7/178:30 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$400

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 April 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(oojo)

One-way from

$140
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/9

3:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/24

4:54 am-12:57 am

1 stop19h 03m

$375

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

8:02 am-11:34 pm

1 stop16h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/31

7:30 am-1:02 am

1 stop16h 32m

$375

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

8:01 am-8:32 pm

1 stop13h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/4

8:36 am-12:24 am

1 stop15h 48m

$375

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/10

3:21 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/17

1:59 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 02m

$375

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

7:30 am-8:49 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-12:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

$391
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

5:30 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/29

1:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$391

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

8:30 am-4:00 am

1 stop18h 30m

$400

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:30 am-8:49 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-1:27 am

1 stop18h 27m

$401

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

7:30 am-8:49 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-1:27 am

1 stop18h 27m

$401
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/22

7:10 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$168

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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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?

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 10 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador (average of $330). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $662). 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador?

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 April 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador, such as Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
8,457 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
9,649 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,670 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
6.5
Okay
2,514 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,457 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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 9h 16m. Fly via Avianca, Frontier, or Copa 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 $126 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Avianca, starting at $155 and $168 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 71% 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 ($84), and American Airlines ($94).

  • 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 $310, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $162. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $375 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador (average of $330). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $662). 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 April 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$155Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$168Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$210Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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