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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Central America

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San Salvador
San Salvador1 stop$215
San José
San José2 stops$334
Guatemala City
Guatemala City1 stop$202
Panama City
Panama City3 stops$477
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$422
Managua
Managua1 stop$211
San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula1 stop$230
Coxen Hole
Coxen Hole1 stop$442
Flores
Flores2 stops$999
San Salvador
San Salvador1 stop$215
San José
San José2 stops$334
Guatemala City
Guatemala City1 stop$202
Panama City
Panama City3 stops$477
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$422
Managua
Managua1 stop$211
San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula1 stop$230
Coxen Hole
Coxen Hole1 stop$442
Flores
Flores2 stops$999

Book Cheap Chicago to Central America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Central America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Central America

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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4:10 pm - 11:10 pm
ORD
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GUA
7h 00m1 stop
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2:11 pm - 10:38 pm
GUA
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ORD
8h 27m1 stop
$202Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29
Avianca Logo
4:10 pm - 9:00 am
ORD
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GUA
16h 50m1 stop
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6:45 am - 2:50 pm
GUA
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ORD
8h 05m1 stop
$207Avianca
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 11:24 am
ORD
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GUA
6h 44m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 12:45 am
GUA
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ORD
8h 00m1 stop
$212United Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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7:20 am - 2:52 pm
ORD
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SAL
7h 32m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:46 pm
SAL
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ORD
7h 44m1 stop
$215Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 9:05 pm
ORD
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SAL
4h 55mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:46 pm
SAL
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ORD
7h 44m1 stop
$219Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 2:52 pm
ORD
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SAL
9h 37m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:46 pm
SAL
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ORD
7h 44m1 stop
$220Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
7:39 am - 12:56 pm
ORD
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SJO
5h 17mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 7:35 pm
SJO
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ORD
5h 30mnonstop
$343United Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:50 pm
MDW
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SJO
7h 20m1 stop
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9:40 am - 10:55 pm
SJO
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MDW
13h 15m1 stop
$359Southwest
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 2:20 pm
MDW
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LIR
8h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 10:55 pm
LIR
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MDW
7h 45m1 stop
$440Southwest
Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 15
American Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 1:37 pm
ORD
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LIR
5h 04mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 8:10 pm
LIR
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ORD
5h 32mnonstop
$458American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Central America flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Central America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Central America flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Central America from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to San Salvador, at $168 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Panama City (PTY), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $309.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Central America?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $485, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Central America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Central America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Central America is September, when tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $717 and $507 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Central America?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Central America clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Central America, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Central America?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Central America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Central America, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Salvador

FAQs - booking Central America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Central America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Central America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Central America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Central America is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Central America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Central America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Central America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Central America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Central America?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Central America is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $480 on average. Morning departures are around 14% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Central America is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $545.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Central America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Central America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1558 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.9Food
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

6.0 GoodZach, Oct 2025
DEN - PTY
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Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

I love a flight without turbulence and you guys deliver It’d be nice to have comfier seats and maybe some inflight entertainment and snacks but that’s for Delta

30 minute delay, Also there was a medical emergency on the flight. The flight crew was on top of the situation and assisted the medical professionals that happened to be on the flight.

This was my first time on a budget airline and I couldn't even sit down all the way because my knees would embed in the seat in front of me. I'm only 6' tall with a 32" inseam. There's no upside other than y'all are cheap. I'm glad it was only a 2 hour flight. Lesson learned! I get why everybody talks down on budget airlines. The staff was outstanding, the flight went as well as possible, great pilot, great boarding, smooth sailing. Zero chance I'll be back though.

Everything was smoothly and convenient! Just stay in this way!

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Terrible Airline I will never fly that airline again. Shame on you for recommending them.

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

never ever fly spirit airlines you will be screwed in the end

I didn't eat, so I can't rate the food. Delayed set off was beyond

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