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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, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 12:39 pmORD-SAL
8h 34m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 11:13 pmSAL-ORD
8h 29m1 stop
$221Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 19
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5:05 am - 12:39 pmORD-SAL
8h 34m1 stop
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10:25 am - 4:05 pmSAL-ORD
4h 40mnonstop
Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 10
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:17 pmORD-SAL
14h 17m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 7:50 amSAL-ORD
17h 25m1 stop
$240United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
8:47 pm - 11:35 amORD-SAL
15h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:33 pm - 7:30 amSAL-ORD
15h 57m1 stop
$244American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Thu, Oct 9
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:17 pmORD-SAL
14h 17m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 12:18 pmSAL-ORD
33h 18m1 stop
$247United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
8:47 pm - 11:35 amORD-SAL
15h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:33 pm - 8:51 amSAL-ORD
17h 18m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 17 - Thu, Aug 7
Avianca Logo
5:25 pm - 9:05 pmORD-SAL
4h 40mnonstop
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10:25 am - 4:05 pmSAL-ORD
4h 40mnonstop
$302Avianca
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
Avianca Logo
5:25 pm - 9:05 pmORD-SAL
4h 40mnonstop
Avianca Logo
10:25 am - 4:05 pmSAL-ORD
4h 40mnonstop
$306Avianca
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:27 pmMDW-SAL
7h 27m1 stop
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1:34 pm - 9:44 pmSAL-MDW
7h 10m1 stop
$346Delta
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Fri, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:17 pm - 12:27 pmMDW-SAL
19h 10m2 stops
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1:52 pm - 8:35 amSAL-MDW
17h 43m2 stops
$350Delta
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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.

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 round-trip flights from Chicago to San Salvador.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to San Salvador cost $168 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and San Salvador (SAL). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $151.

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, Monday 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 Friday, with Saturday 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 June, where tickets cost $335 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $890 and $601 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 $385, 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 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
High seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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 $94 for a one-way ticket and $221 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and San Salvador.

  • 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 $503 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 $425 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 $138 or less one-way and $342 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

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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

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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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7966 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

8.0 ExcellentBrian, Jun 2025LAX - SFO
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There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

Only not having an assigned seat was an issue. Rest was great

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Boarding was organised and relaxed. Crew were fantastic! Seats were lacking padding causing butt pain and stiffness.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

I want to single out flight attendant Mitch who was in the Premium Economy section. When my wife’s hearing aide dropped through the cushion under the seat he was able to locate it and return it to her. Food was a different matter. Dinner was fine. Breakfast was another matter. They had a yogurt dish that the ran out of and the alternative was not very good according to those we talked to.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

I do prefer to fly United and have always had excellent service, except for bad weather. Flights are on time and staff is alway curtious and helpful

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

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

This particular flight wasn't very full at the back, so there were three seats available for spreading out and getting relatively comfortable

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

The chicken that was served in business class was cold!

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

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