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$170+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador (SAL)

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CHI — SAL
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to San Salvador (SAL). 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 December 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$170
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$888
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 20, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:05 pmORD - SAL
3 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/157:41 amSAL - ORD
3 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$729
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:11 pmORD - SAL
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/311:59 amSAL - ORD
1 stop9h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$731
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:05 amORD - SAL
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/306:00 amSAL - ORD
2 stops13h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$761
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/222:35 pmORD - SAL
1 stop15h 35mAvianca
Tue 12/315:40 pmSAL - ORD
1 stop19h 35mAvianca
Deal found 12/18$842
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/269:29 pmORD - SAL
1 stop27h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:55 amSAL - ORD
1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$878
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/212:20 pmMDW - SAL
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Mon 12/3012:22 amSAL - MDW
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$965
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:33 pmORD - SAL
1 stop29h 30mFrontier
Sat 1/412:19 amSAL - ORD
1 stop20h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$1,365
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:50 pmMDW - SAL
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/309:05 amSAL - MDW
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,729
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/199:50 amORD - SAL
2 stops20h 35mAir Canada
Tue 1/710:05 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops21h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 12/19$2,119
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:18 amORD - SAL
1 stop12h 26mAeromexico
Thu 4/173:09 pmSAL - ORD
2 stops20h 26mAeromexico
Deal found 12/18$2,394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:00 amMDW - SAL
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Thu 1/162:52 pmSAL - MDW
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/19$3,963

Find flights from Chicago to San Salvador within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San 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 December 20, 2024.

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ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/31

8:12 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop17h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/9

2:26 pm-10:17 am

1 stop19h 51m

$338

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

5:11 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/2

2:26 pm-10:17 am

1 stop19h 51m

$344

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

8:25 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops16h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/15

3:10 pm-8:23 am

1 stop17h 13m

$361

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/17

2:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/26

5:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$366

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/31

12:51 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop24h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/9

2:26 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$376

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

7:35 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/8

4:40 pm-9:14 am

1 stop16h 34m

$390

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/12

1:57 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/18

5:02 am-11:27 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$408

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/27

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/5

2:52 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$435

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

4:15 pm-6:20 am

2 stops14h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/8

2:52 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$440

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/10

8:12 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop17h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/18

2:38 pm-9:52 am

2 stops19h 14m

$567

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-San Salvador flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to San Salvador

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to San Salvador is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Chicago to San 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 SAL?

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

When flying from Chicago to San Salvador, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

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

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

Temperature in San Salvador by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San 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 San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San 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 San Salvador. Reviews last updated December 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to San Salvador, such as Spirit Airlines, Avianca and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,720 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,923 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,043 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Salvador from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to San Salvador from Chicago, you will be flying to El Salvador Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is located 20.5 mi from the center of San Salvador. There are 0 flights from Chicago to El Salvador Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $346, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $170 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $175 and $184, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Chicago to San 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 San Salvador

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to San 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 December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$199Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$299Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$329Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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