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$134+ Cheap flights from Central America to Chicago (CHI)

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SJO — CHI
abr. 27 — may. 41
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated abril 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$225
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$134
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$380

Good round-trip deal

$187 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
From Central America to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Central America to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Central America to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Central America to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest flights from Central America to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
sáb. 5/2412:33 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 32mSpirit Airlines
mié. 5/2812:41 pmORD - GUA
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/53:53 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop12h 49mVolaris
mar. 8/197:25 amORD - GUA
1 stop8h 21mVolaris
Deal found 4/21$228
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mié. 6/1812:24 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/107:25 amORD - GUA
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
jue. 5/81:30 amGUA - ORD
1 stop20h 28mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/127:55 pmORD - GUA
1 stop23h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$236
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
sáb. 6/75:20 amGUA - ORD
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
dom. 6/223:45 pmORD - GUA
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 4/22$247
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
mar. 5/2012:28 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
dom. 5/254:35 pmORD - SJO
1 stop18h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/54:13 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop17h 52mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/97:39 pmORD - SJO
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
sáb. 8/303:30 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 54mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/26:25 pmORD - SAL
1 stop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$311
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mié. 5/218:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 04mCopa Airlines
dom. 6/13:07 pmORD - SAL
1 stop9h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/256:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 54mAmerican Airlines
vie. 5/212:00 pmORD - SAL
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
vie. 5/2311:15 amGUA - MDW
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/269:12 pmMDW - GUA
2 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$319
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
jue. 6/191:14 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
lun. 6/237:39 pmORD - SAL
1 stop17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$339

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Central America

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

sáb. 5/24

12:33 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/28

12:41 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$225

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

mar. 8/5

3:53 pm-5:42 am

1 stop12h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/19

7:25 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$228

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

mié. 6/18

12:24 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 7/10

7:25 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$231

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

jue. 5/8

1:30 am-10:58 pm

1 stop20h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/12

7:55 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$236

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

sáb. 6/7

5:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/22

3:45 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$247

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/20

12:28 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/25

4:35 pm-10:27 am

1 stop18h 52m

$294

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 9/5

4:13 pm-11:05 am

1 stop17h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/9

7:39 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 01m

$297

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 8/30

3:30 pm-9:24 am

1 stop16h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/2

6:25 pm-4:50 am

1 stop11h 25m

$311

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 5/21

8:30 am-12:34 am

1 stop15h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/1

3:07 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$312

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - MDW

GUAMDW

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 5/23

11:15 am-8:17 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Chicago Midway

lun. 5/26

9:12 pm-11:33 am

2 stops15h 21m

$319

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to Chicago

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Central America to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 abril 22, 2025.

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 abril 22, 2025.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $134. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Volaris, 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?

  • 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 $420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $255. The most popular route (Guatemala City La Aurora - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $203.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Central America to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 8 airlines flying from Central America to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$133Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$186Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$198Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$311Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$567Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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