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$103+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Central America

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CHI — SJO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$103
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$571

Good round-trip deal

$270 or less

Good one-way deal

$215 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Central America
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 March 28, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 8/173:45 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/293:53 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$223
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/297:25 amORD - GUA
1 stop8h 21mVolaris
Thu 6/53:53 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop12h 49mVolaris
Deal found 3/27$224
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/83:45 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Fri 6/208:40 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/89:50 pmORD - GUA
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/146:15 amGUA - ORD
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$237
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/2610:19 amORD - GUA
1 stop14h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1012:33 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/612:00 pmORD - GUA
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/122:15 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$262
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 9/53:07 pmORD - GUA
2 stops31h 29mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/95:39 amGUA - ORD
2 stops31h 03mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/27$277
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/119:25 amORD - GUA
1 stop10h 24mSWISS
Sun 5/186:15 amGUA - ORD
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Deal found 3/26$288
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Sun 5/119:25 amORD - GUA
1 stop10h 24mLufthansa
Sun 5/186:15 amGUA - ORD
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/165:15 amORD - SAL
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/231:15 amSAL - ORD
1 stop20h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$304
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Sat 5/105:05 amORD - SAP
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/171:50 pmSAP - ORD
2 stops8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$313
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Fri 8/223:45 pmORD - SAL
1 stop15h 25mAvianca
Sun 8/315:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 3/26$320

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Central America that are best for you.

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ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

3:45 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 8/29

3:53 pm-5:42 am

1 stop12h 49m

$223

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

7:25 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 6/5

3:53 pm-5:42 am

1 stop12h 49m

$224

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

3:45 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 6/20

8:40 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$234

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

9:50 pm-11:36 am

1 stop14h 46m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-9:30 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$237

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

10:19 am-12:04 am

1 stop14h 45m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/10

12:33 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 32m

$244

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

12:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 4/12

2:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$262

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

3:07 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops31h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 9/9

5:39 am-1:42 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$277

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

9:25 am-6:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/18

6:15 am-12:15 am

1 stop17h 00m

$288

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

9:25 am-6:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/18

6:15 am-12:15 am

1 stop17h 00m

$300

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

5:15 am-2:23 pm

1 stop10h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/23

1:15 am-11:12 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$304

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Central America

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $103 on Volaris. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $106 and Delta from $108 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 - Panama City Tocumen Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria 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 $245. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl) can be booked for $434 on average our data indicates $571 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$199Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$211Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$221Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$223Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$345Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$538Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeromexicoCheapest$683Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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