HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Salvador

$134+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Illinois to San Salvador with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to San Salvador

Cheapest flights from Illinois to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/306:50 amORD - SAL
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:39 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$384
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:09 pmORD - SAL
1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:45 amSAL - ORD
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$390
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:26 pmORD - SAL
1 stop23h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/73:52 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops26h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$455
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Thu 1/810:20 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop14h 55mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:00 amORD - SAL
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3110:55 amSAL - ORD
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:07 pmORD - SAL
1 stop17h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/233:43 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$495
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/304:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Thu 1/110:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$500
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/164:10 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/2310:00 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:21 pmMLI - SAL
2 stops21h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/213:21 pmSAL - MLI
2 stops30h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2810:47 amMLI - SAL
2 stops37h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/214:40 pmSAL - MLI
2 stops22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/181:14 pmMDW - SAL
2 stops23h 57mDelta
Fri 1/162:35 pmSAL - MDW
2 stops22h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/17$686
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:00 amMDW - SAL
2 stops27h 35mFrontier
Sat 1/172:52 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop17h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$701

Find flight deals from Illinois to San Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to San Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$206
(Priceline)

One-way from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$710

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Illinois to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Illinois to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/15

10:00 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$206

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

Thu 1/22

5:35 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$209

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

5:45 am-9:19 pm

1 stop15h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/5

6:55 am-12:26 am

1 stop17h 31m

$220

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

3:22 pm-10:28 am

1 stop19h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/27

4:02 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$226

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$238

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/8

12:41 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop24h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/15

10:56 am-4:23 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$252

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

9:18 am-8:55 am

1 stop23h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/26

7:35 am-6:18 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$264

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

5:02 am-12:04 am

1 stop19h 02m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:22 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

8:35 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 29m

$266

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

1:20 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop24h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/28

2:36 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 09m

$266

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/14

Showing 1-10 of 51 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to San Salvador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to San Salvador?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to San Salvador is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to San Salvador?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), located 20.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to San Salvador.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to San Salvador?

    For as low as $206, Avianca can have you in San Salvador from Illinois in 4h 55m. The distance from Illinois to San Salvador is about 1971 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to San Salvador one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $66. Users have also found prices from $80 and $84 on Avianca and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to San Salvador?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to San Salvador are Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl, Chicago Midway - San Salvador El Salvador Intl and Moline Quad-City - San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $80. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $182 on average, our data indicates $311 when flying from Illinois to San Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to San Salvador?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to San Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to San Salvador?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Salvador (average of $149). Flying from Illinois 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Salvador?

Book flights to San Salvador if you plan to visit one of these locations
Acajutla
Sonsonate
El Cuco
La Libertad

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Illinois to San Salvador

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to San Salvador flights
Dulles Intl to San Salvador flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador flights
Hobby to San Salvador flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to San Salvador flights
George Bush Intcntl to San Salvador flights
Reagan-National to San Salvador flights
Baltimore to San Salvador flights
LaGuardia to San Salvador flights
Miami to San Salvador flights
Newark to San Salvador flights
Atlanta to San Salvador flights
San Francisco to San Salvador flights
Boston to San Salvador flights
Ontario to San Salvador flights
Burbank to San Salvador flights
O'Hare Intl to San Salvador flights
Raleigh to San Salvador flights
Las Vegas to San Salvador flights
Charlotte to San Salvador flights
Love Field to San Salvador flights
Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador flights
Tampa to San Salvador flights
Fayetteville to San Salvador flights
Seattle to San Salvador flights
Sky Harbor Intl to San Salvador flights
Denver to San Salvador flights
Columbus to San Salvador flights
Oakland to San Salvador flights
Santa Ana to San Salvador flights
Minneapolis to San Salvador flights
Nashville to San Salvador flights
Greensboro to San Salvador flights
Philadelphia to San Salvador flights
Orlando to San Salvador flights
Austin to San Salvador flights
Reno to San Salvador flights
Salt Lake City to San Salvador flights
Indianapolis to San Salvador flights
Midway to San Salvador flights
Cleveland to San Salvador flights
Des Moines to San Salvador flights
Richmond to San Salvador flights
Omaha to San Salvador flights
Detroit to San Salvador flights
Portland to San Salvador flights
Kansas City to San Salvador flights
San Antonio to San Salvador flights
San Diego to San Salvador flights
San Jose to San Salvador flights

Top 7 airlines flying from Illinois to San Salvador

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$195Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$211Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.