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$131+ Cheap flights from Central America to Illinois

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SJO — ORD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$222
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$131
(FlightHub)

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$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$291 or less
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Cheapest flights from Central America to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:05 amGUA - ORD
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/114:00 pmORD - GUA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 5/22:15 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop19h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/135:00 amORD - GUA
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$227
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/253:53 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop12h 49mVolaris
Fri 5/301:40 amORD - GUA
1 stop14h 06mVolaris
Deal found 2/21$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:06 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Mon 3/105:00 pmORD - GUA
2 stops13h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/21$258
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:53 pmGUA - ORD
1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/135:05 amORD - GUA
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$266
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/212:56 amGUA - ORD
1 stop13h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/78:33 pmORD - GUA
2 stops28h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$272
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/34:47 amGUA - ORD
1 stop18h 40mCopa Airlines
Thu 3/66:55 amORD - GUA
2 stops14h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/22$275
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/281:15 pmGUA - MDW
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Tue 6/36:44 pmMDW - GUA
1 stop18h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/116:00 amSAL - ORD
2 stops12h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1810:28 amORD - SAL
2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$285
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:15 amSAL - ORD
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/75:25 pmORD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$300
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1612:50 amSJO - ORD
1 stop14h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/89:08 pmORD - SJO
2 stops15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$308
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:15 amSAL - MDW
1 stop22h 40mFrontier
Sun 6/16:44 pmMDW - SAL
1 stop29h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$308

Find flights from Central America to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Illinois 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 22, 2025.

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Central America

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/5

2:05 am-9:18 am

1 stop7h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

4:00 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$222

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/2

2:15 pm-11:07 am

1 stop19h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

5:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$227

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/25

3:53 pm-5:42 am

1 stop12h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

1:40 am-2:46 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$251

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/5

2:06 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

5:00 pm-5:14 am

2 stops13h 14m

$258

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 5/6

3:53 pm-5:42 am

1 stop12h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

5:05 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 22m

$266

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/2

12:56 am-3:10 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

8:33 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$272

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/4

5:39 am-11:27 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

6:55 am-9:37 pm

2 stops14h 42m

$275

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - MDW

GUAMDW

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/28

1:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/3

6:44 pm-11:55 am

1 stop18h 11m

$276

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-7:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

10:28 am-7:05 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$285

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/28

12:15 am-11:32 am

1 stop10h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$300

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Deals found on 2/21

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Central America to Illinois 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 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 Illinois as you normally would.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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

    $131 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Volaris, with prices starting from $134 and $135, respectively.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Central America to Illinois 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 7 airlines flying from Central America to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Illinois. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$133Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$145Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$182Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$312Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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