Central America

$142+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Central America

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ORD — SJO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 December 19, 2024.

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$263
(Delta)

One-way from

$142
(American Airlines)
From Illinois to Central America
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Central America
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/3112:09 pmORD - GUA
1 stop12h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/63:44 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$288
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/315:11 pmORD - GUA
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/51:51 amGUA - ORD
1 stop12h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$357
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:35 pmORD - PTY
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Sat 1/113:19 amPTY - ORD
1 stop9h 56mAvianca
Deal found 12/18$481
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/258:25 amMDW - GUA
1 stop24h 10mFrontier
Sun 12/2912:07 pmGUA - MDW
1 stop20h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$513
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Tue 12/315:11 pmORD - SJO
1 stop7h 43mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/101:57 amSJO - ORD
2 stops9h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$544
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/3112:09 pmORD - SJO
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/111:31 pmSJO - ORD
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/2611:10 amORD - GUA
1 stop12h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/314:00 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$611
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Wed 12/254:11 pmORD - GUA
1 stop16h 24mFrontier
Tue 12/3110:32 amGUA - ORD
2 stops13h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$624
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Sat 12/285:10 amORD - SAL
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1810:05 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$629
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Wed 12/258:25 amMDW - GUA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/301:19 pmGUA - MDW
2 stops9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$669
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Wed 12/258:54 amORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/282:05 amGUA - ORD
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$675
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Mon 12/236:55 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/306:15 amSJO - ORD
1 stop18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$686

Find flights from Illinois to Central America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 December 19, 2024.

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ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/27

5:45 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 2/5

2:06 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$263

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

7:25 am-2:49 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 4/12

3:49 pm-5:44 am

1 stop12h 55m

$265

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

6:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/11

12:45 am-2:01 pm

1 stop12h 16m

$267

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/22

5:45 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 1/25

2:05 am-9:14 am

1 stop7h 09m

$271

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/19

2:35 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 2/16

3:44 pm-4:37 am

1 stop12h 53m

$279

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

2:35 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 1/29

8:40 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$291

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD - GUA

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

10:47 am-5:48 am

1 stop19h 01m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 2/8

1:28 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$310

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

3:56 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop21h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/2

2:26 pm-10:07 am

1 stop19h 41m

$346

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/24

2:35 pm-6:10 am

1 stop15h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/28

2:26 pm-12:39 pm

3 stops22h 13m

$347

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/23

12:37 pm-12:59 am

2 stops12h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/30

1:31 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$348

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Central America

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Central America

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Illinois to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 December 19, 2024.

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

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 December 19, 2024.
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

7.7
Good
1,721 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $142. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Central America for a low price.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Illinois to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 Illinois to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$97Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$186Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$193Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$193Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$221Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$286Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$345Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$479Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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