Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador (SAL) from $80

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — SAL
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in April or September, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador (SAL)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to SAL flight in 2023: compare Chicago to San Salvador flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Salvador.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$126

One-way from

$116
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 39% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

CHI - ILS

Price

$126 - $689

ILS

Temperature

73.4 - 77 °F

ILS

Rainfall

0 - 13 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to San Salvador?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 64% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to San Salvador (CHI - SAL)?

When flying from Chicago to San Salvador, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 60% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to San Salvador

Consider these cheap Spirit Airlines flights we've found departing from Chicago to San Salvador. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.

Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to San Salvador

Some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found at this time heading from Chicago to San Salvador. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap Chicago to San Salvador flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CHI to SAL flights for September, October
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Chicago to San Salvador 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Salvador from Chicago found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Salvador from Chicago

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Chicago to San Salvador flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to San Salvador from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to San Salvador
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$176 - $276

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop7h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 10/23

1 stop15h 08m

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop15h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 10/23

2 stops18h 59m

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/17

2 stops13h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 10/23

2 stops18h 59m

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/10

2 stops13h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop16h 27m

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop7h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 10/24

2 stops39h 49m

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop7h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 10/24

1 stop13h 08m

Chicago MidwaySan Salvador El Salvador Intl

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

mar. 10/17

2 stops34h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 10/22

2 stops27h 56m

Chicago MidwaySan Salvador El Salvador Intl

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

sáb. 10/7

1 stop7h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 10/14

1 stop9h 15m

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/17

1 stop6h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 1/13

1 stop15h 15m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to San Salvador, such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Aeromexico
7.0
Good
667 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Avianca
6.9
Okay
958 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight delayed from 7:45 to 1:00 Pm. No effort from delta to reschedule. Left me arriving after my connection departure. I had to rebook. Myself. But no seat assignments. Put me in last seat that doesn’t recline. This was returning from Florida. Going to Florida my flight was cancelled. I had to rebook on another airline that cost me double.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to San Salvador flights.

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.

Can I find flights from Chicago to San Salvador for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to San Salvador for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $176, but on average you can expect to pay $192.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Salvador for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 9 direct flights from Chicago to San Salvador under $1,100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to San Salvador is less than $1,201.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to San Salvador for under $400?

There are currently 5+ open flights from Chicago to San Salvador within the next 7 days for less than $400.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to San Salvador round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $176, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Salvador.. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 69% 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 Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Avianca, with prices starting from $109 and $136, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to San Salvador?

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Salvador?

The cheapest flight price from Chicago to San Salvador is $134. On average you can expect to pay $325. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $186.

What does ORD to SAL mean?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport is SAL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to San Salvador choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$162Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$250Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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AviancaCheapest$316Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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AeromexicoCheapest$431Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$517Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$525Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$633Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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