HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
El Salvador

$137+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAL
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Chicago to El Salvador with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$296
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$444 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador
Search Deals
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to El Salvador.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Chicago to El Salvador

Cheapest flights from Chicago to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 5/175:55 pmORD - SAL
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/256:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$296
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/95:10 amORD - SAL
1 stop18h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1210:20 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$302
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Thu 7/3110:20 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 05mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 9/169:00 pmORD - SAL
2 stops15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/231:05 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 5/73:07 pmORD - SAL
1 stop22h 34mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/118:30 amSAL - ORD
1 stop15h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/1$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Thu 5/151:05 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/31$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/86:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1412:50 amSAL - MDW
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$406
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/176:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Wed 5/211:05 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/1$416
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/52:25 pmORD - SAL
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Sat 4/1212:07 amSAL - ORD
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$456
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 7/186:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop17h 40mFrontier
Wed 7/2311:41 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$587

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to El Salvador 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to El Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

El Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

5:55 pm-4:50 am

1 stop11h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/21

3:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

$296

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

5:10 am-10:36 pm

1 stop18h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/12

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$302

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/12

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 7/31

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$319

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

9:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops15h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/23

1:05 pm-7:23 am

2 stops17h 18m

$330

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

3:07 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop22h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/11

8:30 am-12:34 am

1 stop15h 04m

$388

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

7:05 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/15

1:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$403

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/21

1:05 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$416

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/14

1:23 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops11h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/25

12:05 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$438

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

5:10 am-10:31 pm

1 stop18h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/23

11:41 pm-10:37 am

1 stop9h 56m

$477

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/23

11:41 pm-11:14 am

1 stop10h 33m

$587

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/31

Showing 1-10 of 21 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to El Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Salvador from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to El Salvador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to El Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Chicago to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to El Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to El Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to El Salvador flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in El Salvador by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Salvador 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 El Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in El Salvador by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Salvador, 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 El Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Salvador. 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 El Salvador. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico from Chicago to El Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $137. Users have also found prices from $148 and $159 on Spirit Airlines and Avianca, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to El Salvador?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to El Salvador is $160. On average you can expect to pay $377. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $277.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to El Salvador that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to El Salvador?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to El Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Chicago to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Chicago to El Salvador

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
O'Hare Intl to Panama City flights
O'Hare Intl to Guatemala City flights
O'Hare Intl to San José flights
O'Hare Intl to Liberia flights
Midway to Guatemala City flights
O'Hare Intl to San Salvador flights
O'Hare Intl to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
St. Louis to San José flights
Midway to San José flights
Midway to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Midway to Liberia flights
Midway to Panama City flights
St. Louis to Panama City flights
St. Louis to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
St. Louis to Liberia flights
O'Hare Intl to San Pedro Sula flights
O'Hare Intl to Managua flights
O'Hare Intl to Coxen Hole flights
Midway to San Salvador flights
St. Louis to Coxen Hole flights
St. Louis to Guatemala City flights
Midway to San Pedro Sula flights
St. Louis to San Pedro Sula flights
Moline to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
O'Hare Intl to David flights
Moline to Liberia flights
Bloomington to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
O'Hare Intl to Tegucigalpa flights
St. Louis to Managua flights
Moline to San José flights
Midway to Tegucigalpa flights
Evansville to Panama City flights
Midway to Managua flights
St. Louis to Tegucigalpa flights
Moline to San Salvador flights
Moline to Guatemala City flights
Peoria to San Salvador flights
Springfield to Liberia flights
Midway to Coxen Hole flights
Bloomington to San José flights

Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to El Salvador

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to El Salvador. 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$206Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$287Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$313Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.