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$121+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Central America

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CHI — SJO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Central America (0CA). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$247
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/712:48 amORD - GUA
1 stop13h 58mVolaris
Sat 3/153:44 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop12h 53mVolaris
Deal found 1/20$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/128:54 amORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/2510:56 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$249
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1210:05 amORD - GUA
1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2510:56 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/26:46 amORD - GUA
1 stop17h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1112:45 amGUA - ORD
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$262
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/241:57 pmORD - GUA
1 stop18h 55mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/304:47 amGUA - ORD
1 stop18h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$271
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/26:06 pmORD - GUA
1 stop17h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1112:53 amGUA - ORD
1 stop14h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/105:45 amORD - SAL
1 stop15h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/216:55 amSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$326
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/262:35 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Wed 1/298:40 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/25:10 amORD - SAL
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/63:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$330
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/53:56 pmORD - SAL
1 stop21h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/112:26 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$332
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/115:11 amORD - SAL
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/187:54 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$340
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/87:42 pmORD - SJO
1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1212:26 pmSJO - ORD
2 stops20h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$340

Find flights from Chicago to Central America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Central America 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 January 21, 2025.

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ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

12:48 am-2:46 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 3/15

3:44 pm-5:37 am

1 stop12h 53m

$247

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

8:54 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/25

10:56 pm-10:46 am

1 stop10h 50m

$249

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

10:05 am-6:47 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/25

10:56 pm-10:46 am

1 stop10h 50m

$257

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

6:46 am-12:03 am

1 stop17h 17m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/11

12:45 am-10:58 am

1 stop9h 13m

$262

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

6:06 pm-11:23 am

1 stop17h 17m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/11

12:53 am-4:27 pm

1 stop14h 34m

$285

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/10

5:45 am-9:19 pm

1 stop15h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/21

6:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop17h 20m

$326

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

5:10 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/6

3:40 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 47m

$330

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/5

3:56 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/11

2:26 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$332

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/11

5:11 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/18

7:54 pm-4:37 am

1 stop8h 43m

$340

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

7:42 pm-11:21 am

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

12:26 pm-9:44 am

2 stops20h 18m

$340

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Central America

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Central America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Central America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Chicago to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 CHI to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America 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 Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, 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 Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Central America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Central America one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $122 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $126 and Volaris from $127 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Central America?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Central America are Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Guatemala City La Aurora.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Central America?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $294. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $266 on average our data indicates $1,394 when flying from Chicago to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Central America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Central America 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 Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Chicago to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Central America. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$205Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$225Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$234Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$242Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$387Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$479Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeromexicoCheapest$613Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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