San Salvador

$194+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAL
Jun 6 — Jun 131
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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

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador

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 May 7, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 8/209:34 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop13h 16m
Frontier
Fri 8/2811:00 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$349
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/2611:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Thu 6/49:55 am
SAL
-
ORD
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/2$367
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/4$375
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/111:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop12h 45m
Avianca
Sun 6/75:40 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 9/65:30 am
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop7h 34m
Delta
Thu 9/171:37 pm
SAL
-
ORD
2 stops17h 19m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$378
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/2810:20 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop14h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/5$379
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sun 5/2411:20 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Tue 6/29:55 am
SAL
-
ORD
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 9/59:40 pm
ORD
-
SAL
1 stop14h 49m
United Airlines
Fri 9/186:00 am
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop16h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/16:00 am
MDW
-
SAL
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Wed 9/301:37 pm
SAL
-
MDW
1 stop7h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 9/55:45 pm
ORD
-
SAL
2 stops19h 19m
Delta
Wed 9/161:37 pm
SAL
-
ORD
2 stops17h 19m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$391
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/7$392
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Tue 6/165:15 pm
ORD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Mon 6/2212:05 pm
SAL
-
ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/2$393

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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$194
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$442

Good round-trip deal

$409 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 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. 12% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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.

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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

3:21 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/15

4:54 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 06m

$375

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

1:20 am-11:37 pm

1 stop23h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/6

7:30 am-12:02 am

1 stop15h 32m

$379

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

1:20 am-12:42 pm

1 stop12h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 7/23

7:30 am-4:00 am

1 stop19h 30m

$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

Fri 7/24

8:02 am-11:37 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/24

7:30 am-1:02 am

1 stop16h 32m

$405

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

$407

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

9:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/23

3:40 pm-7:47 am

1 stop15h 07m

$414

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/30

8:02 am-8:34 pm

1 stop13h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 7/9

1:59 pm-4:00 am

1 stop13h 01m

$420

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

3:21 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/7

8:29 am-4:00 am

1 stop18h 31m

$446

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

5:15 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/11

11:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$471

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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.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 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.
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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?

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 7, 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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

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?

    Copa Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to San Salvador in just under 7h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 52m. There are 1958 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?

    Frontier, at $126, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and Avianca. Frontier is currently priced 71% 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $84 and $94, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Salvador?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to San Salvador is $162. On average you can expect to pay $373. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $352.

  • 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 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.

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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 May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$155Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$168Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$210Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$300Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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