CHI - SAL

$209 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Salvador

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Cheapest round-trip
$402
Typical prices: $560-$369
Avianca
Wed 7/1Sun 7/5
ORD - SAL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$507
Avianca
Tue 8/11Tue 8/25
ORD - SAL • Non-stop
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Tue, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with Avianca. Average duration is 4h 40m
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Cheapest • from $402 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $208 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador

Wed, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 5
Avianca Logo
11:20 pm - 11:05 am
ORD
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SAL
12h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:20 pm - 2:05 pm
SAL
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
$402Avianca
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
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3:40 pm - 9:05 pm
ORD
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SAL
6h 25m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
8:05 am - 9:20 pm
SAL
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ORD
12h 15m
1 stop
$405Avianca
Sun, Jul 5 - Sun, Jul 12
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3:40 pm - 9:05 pm
ORD
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SAL
6h 25m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:20 pm - 2:05 pm
SAL
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
$408Avianca
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
9:39 pm - 11:29 am
ORD
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SAL
14h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 12:59 am
SAL
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ORD
8h 19m
1 stop
$417United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:05 am - 12:32 pm
MDW
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SAL
7h 27m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:37 pm - 10:25 pm
SAL
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MDW
7h 48m
1 stop
$417Delta
Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 17
Avianca Logo
11:20 pm - 11:05 am
ORD
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SAL
12h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
8:05 am - 9:20 pm
SAL
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ORD
12h 15m
1 stop
$420Avianca
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 12:32 pm
ORD
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SAL
6h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:37 pm - 8:02 am
SAL
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ORD
17h 25m
2 stops
$421Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 12:32 pm
MDW
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SAL
7h 27m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:37 pm - 9:07 am
SAL
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MDW
18h 30m
2 stops
$421Delta
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jul 13
Avianca Logo
3:40 pm - 7:40 am
ORD
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SAL
17h 00m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
8:05 am - 9:20 pm
SAL
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ORD
12h 15m
1 stop
$423Avianca
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
9:38 pm - 2:30 pm
ORD
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SAL
17h 52m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:54 pm - 10:47 am
SAL
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ORD
10h 53m
1 stop
$437United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to San Salvador flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to San Salvador departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Salvador flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to San Salvador costs $410 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and San Salvador (SAL). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

For Chicago to San Salvador, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from San Salvador back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $80 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $229 and $219 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to San Salvador?

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 $454, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 San Salvador, 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 San Salvador, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$169
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 52% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $183 for a one-way ticket and $402 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to San Salvador?

    JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to San Salvador 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?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to San Salvador?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to San Salvador on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • 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 $430 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $381 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $378 or less one-way and $436 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to San Salvador?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

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Direct returns

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Chicago

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

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Reviews of the 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8423 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
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The crew were efficient. The pilots seemed professional. It was a bit chilly in our seats. The sheet provided weren’t very helpful.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
ATL - LHR
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The crew were efficient. The pilots seemed professional. It was a bit chilly in our seats. The sheet provided weren’t very helpful.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

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

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

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

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

Great until we got to FRA. The next trip leg we were put in Business Class where seats had minimal padding!!!! They were awful and United Airlines needs to have their Lufthansa partner up their game or I won’t fly with them again!!

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

Our flight was cancelled while we are on our way to the airport. So, no notice. We were rescheduled to another airline with a 2 hour later takeoff and so arrived at our destination on time. We pre-paid American Airlines $190 to upgrade our seats. No refund. So no use for AA or Kayak.

Terrible, horrible, disappointing- without telling us they changed planes and moved and separated our seats to opposite sides - said they changed seats putting us together - got to airport to find no, they did not - we sat opposing sides of plane - food overly salty to inedible, never saw stewardess but once - it was terrible

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

A flawless trip, great experience. Keep up the good work!

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

After boarding, there was a small issue with the aircraft which caused a delay of about 45 minutes. During boarding and while passengers were being seated, the plane was being refueled. There were also a lot of unusual noises during the flight, which was not very reassuring. In addition, there was no WiFi or entertainment available.

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

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