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$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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SAL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to El Salvador

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Round-trip from

$326
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(United Airlines)

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$550 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/302:26 pmORD - SAL
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/52:00 amSAL - ORD
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$326
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/288:33 pmORD - SAL
1 stop27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/157:40 amSAL - ORD
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/107:00 amORD - SAL
2 stops13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/131:10 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Mon 3/177:25 amMDW - SAL
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2212:11 amSAL - MDW
1 stop11h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/36:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Wed 3/121:57 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 2/20$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/35:45 amORD - SAL
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Wed 3/121:57 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/20$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/62:09 pmORD - SAL
1 stop19h 05mCopa Airlines
Thu 3/1311:09 amSAL - ORD
1 stop12h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$410
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:44 pmMDW - SAL
1 stop29h 03mFrontier
Fri 8/812:15 amSAL - MDW
1 stop22h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$427
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/35:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Thu 6/510:25 amSAL - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$441
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/129:09 amORD - SAL
2 stops15h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/1912:54 amSAL - ORD
3 stops29h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$505
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Sat 4/54:00 pmMDW - SAL
2 stops14h 34mKLM
Sat 4/121:59 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 22mKLM
Deal found 2/19$674
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/276:00 amMDW - SAL
2 stops32h 34mAeromexico
Mon 3/313:57 pmSAL - MDW
2 stops23h 17mAeromexico
Deal found 2/19$1,890

Find flights from Chicago to El Salvador within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Chicago

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El Salvador

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ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

7:35 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/22

3:30 pm-8:01 am

1 stop15h 31m

$326

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

8:33 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop27h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/15

7:40 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$327

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

7:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/13

1:10 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 10m

$330

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/17

7:25 am-5:38 am

2 stops23h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/22

12:11 am-1:02 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$334

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/12

1:57 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$369

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

5:45 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/12

1:57 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$371

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

2:09 pm-9:14 am

1 stop19h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/10

1:42 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$410

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/15

4:40 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/22

12:11 am-1:02 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$492

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

9:09 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/19

12:54 am-7:40 am

3 stops29h 46m

$505

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/5

4:00 pm-5:34 am

2 stops14h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/12

1:59 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$674

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to El Salvador

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

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 February 20, 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.

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Copa Airlines 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
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,510 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,771 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to El Salvador one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $137. Users have also found prices from $140 and $149 on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to El Salvador is $531. On average you can expect to pay $576. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $313.

  • 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?

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  • 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.

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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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$212Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$290Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$314Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$324Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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