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$83+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San Salvador (SAL)

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ORD — SAL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Priceline)

One-way from

$83
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$402 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 6/105:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Thu 6/2610:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 8/207:00 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/306:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$273
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/251:07 amORD - SAL
1 stop12h 35mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/91:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/107:54 amORD - SAL
1 stop13h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/2610:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/139:25 amORD - SAL
1 stop11h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/291:25 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$341
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:30 amMDW - SAL
1 stop17h 06mFrontier
Mon 6/1611:41 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$384
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/219:10 pmORD - SAL
2 stops15h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/81:14 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$450
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/255:40 amORD - SAL
2 stops18h 00mFrontier
Fri 8/111:45 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$503
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 9/266:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Tue 9/301:34 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/166:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1611:41 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$568
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 12/2810:59 amMLI - SAL
2 stops29h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/214:40 pmSAL - MLI
2 stops22h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$646
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 12/284:26 pmMLI - SAL
2 stops21h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/213:30 pmSAL - MLI
1 stop29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$728

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to San Salvador that are best for you.

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ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/26

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$269

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-11:57 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$273

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

1:07 am-12:42 pm

1 stop12h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/9

1:40 pm-12:22 am

1 stop9h 42m

$284

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

7:54 am-8:23 pm

1 stop13h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/26

10:25 am-4:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$332

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

9:25 am-8:17 pm

1 stop11h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/29

1:25 pm-8:01 am

1 stop17h 36m

$341

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/9

6:30 am-10:36 pm

1 stop17h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/16

11:41 pm-10:41 am

1 stop10h 00m

$384

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

5:01 am-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/1

11:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop9h 40m

$437

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

9:10 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops15h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/8

1:14 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$450

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/16

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/16

11:41 pm-10:41 am

1 stop10h 00m

$568

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/20

1:05 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$574

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to San Salvador

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Illinois to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to San Salvador as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico from Illinois 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $110 and $112 on American Airlines and Copa 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 Greater Peoria - 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 $103. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $280 on average our data indicates $355 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Illinois to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 Illinois to San Salvador

Discover the top 6 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$276Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$287Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$310Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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