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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador takes 00m, covering 1,971 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador range from $391 to $637, with an average of $503 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of $503. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $439 round-trip and layover options via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) at $440.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $476 to $2,622. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $282.

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 54m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $461 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $523, a difference of $62.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 04m, compared with 8h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 32m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

San Salvador is 1 hour behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.