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$167+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAL
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 42 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 July 27, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Thu 10/158:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/27$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/212:46 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop26h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/249:12 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop11h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$474
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Tue 9/1510:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/25$475
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sun 10/49:38 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop15h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 10/3010:54 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$477
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 9/38:01 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 30m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/77:30 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop16h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$478
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/1011:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Tue 9/2212:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$479
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/115:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Mon 8/318:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/47:30 pm
ORD
-
SAL
2 stops18h 01m
Delta
Tue 10/271:39 pm
SAL
-
ORD
2 stops20h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$481
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/263:40 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop17h 00m
Avianca
Mon 8/318:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$483
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1311:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Fri 9/188:05 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$485
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/59:38 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop15h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 10/96:00 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop17h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 10/109:38 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop24h 11m
United Airlines
Mon 10/196:00 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop16h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$488

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$474
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$167
(Volaris)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$577

Good round-trip deal

$559 or less

Good one-way deal

$426 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 July 27, 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

Wed 9/16

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$477

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

12:45 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop9h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/20

1:50 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$477

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/22

6:25 am-8:49 pm

1 stop15h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/26

6:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$477

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/22

6:25 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/27

6:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$477

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

6:40 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/21

1:57 pm-7:56 am

2 stops16h 59m

$481
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

6:40 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/10

1:57 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$487

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

6:00 am-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-4:41 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$487

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

6:25 am-8:49 pm

1 stop15h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/29

1:50 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 55m

$487

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

7:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 10/11

6:00 am-9:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$487
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

1:40 am-11:52 am

1 stop11h 12m

$167

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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to San Salvador in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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

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?

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 41 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 $688). 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 July 27, 2026.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador flights typically cost between $344 and $513 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $472 on Avianca (Sep 1-Oct 15).

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 July 27, 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
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,841 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 6 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 6h 51m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta 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 $186 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 72% 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 American Airlines ($94), Delta ($109), and Copa Airlines ($112).

  • 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 $538, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $411. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $383 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 $688). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San Salvador

Discover the top 6 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$155Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$186Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$300Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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