CHI - SAL

$125 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Salvador

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Cheapest round-trip
$184
Overall average: $437
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/3Tue 2/10
ORD - SAL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$499
Avianca
Thu 1/22Tue 1/27
ORD - SAL • Non-stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $228 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 44% price drop
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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

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 2:52 pm
ORD
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SAL
9h 37m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:47 pm
SAL
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ORD
7h 45m
1 stop
$184Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 2:52 pm
ORD
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SAL
7h 32m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:47 pm
SAL
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ORD
7h 45m
1 stop
$204Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 2:52 pm
ORD
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SAL
7h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 1:37 pm
SAL
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ORD
23h 01m
1 stop
$209Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 1:11 pm
ORD
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SAL
8h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:47 pm
SAL
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ORD
7h 45m
1 stop
$216Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 1:11 pm
ORD
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SAL
8h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:47 pm
SAL
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ORD
7h 45m
1 stop
$219Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 2:52 pm
ORD
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SAL
9h 37m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:03 pm
SAL
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ORD
31h 01m
1 stop
$220Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 26
American Airlines Logo
8:56 pm - 12:31 pm
ORD
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SAL
15h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 12:37 am
SAL
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ORD
8h 50m
1 stop
$225American Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Mon, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 8:17 pm
ORD
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SAL
23h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 10:07 am
SAL
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ORD
7h 52m
1 stop
$228United Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
6:25 am - 12:48 pm
MDW
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SAL
7h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:13 pm - 10:31 pm
SAL
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MDW
7h 18m
1 stop
$291Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 12
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6:00 am - 1:10 pm
MDW
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SAL
7h 10m
1 stop
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2:35 pm - 8:54 am
SAL
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MDW
18h 19m
2 stops
$388Delta
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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 February.

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 $80 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 September, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $689 and $492 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $412 on average.

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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$125
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 61% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway 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 $125 for a one-way ticket and $184 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 Midway Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to San Salvador?

    Only American Airlines offers 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 $465 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 $385 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 $80 or less one-way and $258 or less round-trip.

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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8039 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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Food is basically Sun Chips, cookies or Cheezits. I had an exit row seat so I had plenty of room. The crew was very nice and efficient. Pilot kept us informed. Pretty good flight.

8.0 ExcellentG, Jan 2026
FLL - ATL
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Food is basically Sun Chips, cookies or Cheezits. I had an exit row seat so I had plenty of room. The crew was very nice and efficient. Pilot kept us informed. Pretty good flight.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

Comfort Plus seat 11E seemed smaller than prior flights. The movie selection is good. Watched most of the most recent Tron movie. I'll watch the remaining part later as my movie is saved in the Delta Seatback Experience.

Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

This flight was no comparison to our prior flight. I'm thinking it all has to do with the age of the aircraft.

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

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

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

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.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

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.

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

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!

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

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

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.

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