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$140+ Cheap flights from Central America to Chicago (CHI)

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — CHI
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Central America (0CA) to Chicago (CHI). 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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Central America to Chicago
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This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/68:40 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Wed 1/152:35 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$255
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/63:18 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/65:10 amORD - GUA
1 stop9h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/44:45 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop17h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1910:49 amORD - GUA
1 stop18h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$290
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/138:40 amGUA - ORD
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/68:55 pmORD - GUA
1 stop17h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/75:32 amSAL - ORD
2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/18:25 pmORD - SAL
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$313
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/1612:23 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/204:20 pmORD - SJO
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/63:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/18:29 pmORD - SAL
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$319
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/221:59 amSAL - ORD
1 stop14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/25:11 pmORD - SAL
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$330
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/151:49 amSJO - ORD
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1912:48 amORD - SJO
1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$333
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop19h 35mAvianca
Sun 1/52:35 pmORD - SAL
1 stop15h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/20$334
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/205:25 amSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/35:11 pmORD - SAL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$340
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Mon 12/94:21 pmSAP - ORD
1 stop8h 12mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/108:30 amORD - SAP
1 stop16h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$350

Find flights from Central America to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Chicago 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 12/6

8:40 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

2:35 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$255

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 2/13

2:05 am-9:18 am

1 stop7h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

9:30 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$279

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 1/28

8:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

4:58 pm-6:17 am

2 stops13h 19m

$283

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 12/6

3:18 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

5:10 am-2:13 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$284

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 3/6

3:44 pm-4:37 am

1 stop12h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

7:23 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$289

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 12/13

8:40 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

8:55 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$297

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 2/15

7:00 am-5:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

5:50 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$298

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/7

5:32 am-7:24 pm

2 stops13h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

8:25 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops16h 04m

$313

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/27

1:57 am-8:13 pm

1 stop18h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

6:06 pm-11:18 am

1 stop17h 12m

$314

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

3:32 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

12:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$317

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to Chicago

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Central America to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 CA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to Chicago. 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 Central America to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $145. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Central America to Chicago for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Central America to Chicago consider San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Guatemala City La Aurora - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Panama City Tocumen Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Central America to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,050, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $280. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $270.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Central America to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 7 airlines flying from Central America to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Chicago. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$133Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$145Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$168Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$254Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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