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Find cheap flights from Chicago to San Salvador from $78

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to San Salvador departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador (CHI-SAL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to San Salvador 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.
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5:41 pm - 11:56 pmORD-SAL
7h 15m1 stop
12:59 am - 5:40 pmSAL-ORD
15h 41m1 stop
$170Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Mon, May 20
5:41 pm - 11:56 pmORD-SAL
7h 15m1 stop
12:59 am - 3:58 pmSAL-ORD
13h 59m2 stops
$222Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Mon, May 20
10:58 am - 11:56 pmORD-SAL
13h 58m1 stop
8:40 am - 8:45 amSAL-ORD
23h 05m2 stops
Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
5:40 am - 11:54 amORD-SAL
7h 14m1 stop
1:55 pm - 7:32 amSAL-ORD
16h 37m2 stops
$372Delta
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Tue, May 21 - Mon, Jun 10
9:27 am - 12:50 amORD-SAL
16h 23m1 stop
3:30 pm - 12:12 amSAL-ORD
7h 42m1 stop
$388United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
6:15 am - 12:50 amORD-SAL
19h 35m1 stop
3:30 pm - 12:13 amSAL-ORD
7h 43m1 stop
$396United Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Mon, Jun 10
7:56 am - 11:36 pmORD-SAL
16h 40m1 stop
1:46 pm - 12:29 amSAL-ORD
9h 43m1 stop
$430Copa Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 11
6:00 am - 12:30 pmMDW-SAL
7h 30m1 stop
1:25 pm - 9:41 pmSAL-MDW
7h 16m1 stop
$1,118Delta
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Sun, Jun 30 - Mon, Jul 8
3:45 pm - 2:10 pmMDW-SAL
47h 25m2 stops
3:24 pm - 3:50 pmSAL-MDW
23h 26m2 stops
$1,420Aeromexico
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Mon, May 6 - Tue, May 28
6:00 am - 2:10 pmMDW-SAL
33h 10m2 stops
3:24 pm - 10:01 pmSAL-MDW
29h 37m2 stops
$1,605Aeromexico
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21

Flights from Chicago to San Salvador - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Salvador flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to San Salvador.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to San Salvador cost $181 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Salvador. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $686.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to San Salvador?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to San Salvador clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Salvador on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to San Salvador, 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 San Salvador is September, where tickets cost $349 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is $918 and $726 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to San Salvador, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Salvador?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($78) and Frontier ($84). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($170) and Delta ($372).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and San Salvador?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Salvador

When to book flights from Chicago to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to San Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to San Salvador

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to San Salvador?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to San Salvador was $78 for a one-way ticket and $170 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and San Salvador?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Salvador from Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to San Salvador?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in San Salvador (San Salvador El Salvador Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to San Salvador?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to San Salvador flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to San Salvador?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and San Salvador, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Salvador from Chicago?

    Houston is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to San Salvador.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to San Salvador, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to San Salvador are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $486 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $524 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to San Salvador?

    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 San Salvador.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Salvador from Chicago 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 San Salvador?

    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 to San Salvador with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 to San Salvador from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to San Salvador

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less one-way.

Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to San Salvador

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to San Salvador? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11004 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.6crew
7.5food
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

6.0 GoodDan, Apr 2024LGA - DEN
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I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

They could offer food and drink without having to pay extra for it,

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

my seat got changed twice after checking on then boarding it had been given to a family so by the time they found a seat for me no overhead storage left. i ended up losing my Sony Headphones case because i could even access underthe seat in front of my when deplaning.

All good, useful to have the united app from check in to boarding

All planes flying to Mexico City are very old. Seats don’t even have power outlets.

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Delayed..4 times...completely disorganized boarding. After 5 hours they scrambled to move ppl off plane bc they overbooked. Then they didn't have a cabin crew. WiFi on plane didn't work. Zero amenities. Once we boarded we sat on tarmac for an hour. Explore all alternate options including purchasing a pair of hiking boots and walking to your destination instead of flying spirit.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

The crew was courteous and are very well prepared for the job.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight attendants heavily pushed their affinity credit card. Very annoying

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 54mORD-SAL
$78
5/6Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
26h 57mORD-SAL
$84
5/8Wed
1 stopFrontier
28h 37mMDW-SAL
$84
5/8Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 15mORD-SAL
$90
5/11Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
27h 31mORD-SAL
$94
8/11Sun
1 stopAvianca
6h 00mORD-SAL
$127
8/11Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
8h 19mORD-SAL
$271
8/10Sat
1 stopAeromexico
13h 22mORD-SAL
$363
5/26Sun
1 stopAeromexico
13h 09mORD-SAL
$397
5/27Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 54mMDW-SAL
$544

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Last minute flights from Chicago to San Salvador

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to San Salvador that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 19mORD-SAL
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 39mSAL-ORD
$213
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 19mORD-SAL
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 46mSAL-ORD
$219
4/29Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 43mORD-SAL
5/7Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 43mSAL-ORD
$407
4/30Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 43mORD-SAL
5/4Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 43mSAL-ORD
$512
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 30mORD-SAL
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 14mSAL-ORD
$573
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 30mORD-SAL
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 13mSAL-ORD
$574
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 34mORD-SAL
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 26mSAL-ORD
$591
4/30Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 06mMDW-SAL
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 24mSAL-MDW
$681
4/28Sun
multi-stopAeromexico
13h 13mORD-SAL
5/7Tue
multi-stopAeromexico
12h 54mSAL-ORD
$841
4/26Fri
multi-stopAeromexico
13h 13mORD-SAL
5/1Wed
multi-stopAeromexico
12h 54mSAL-ORD
$866

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Flights to San Salvador

Destination:

San Salvador (SAL)El Salvador

Cabin classes:

$686