$109 Find Cheap Flights from El Salvador to Chicago

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$232
Overall average: $436
United Airlines
Thu 4/16Sun 4/19
SAL - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$280
Avianca
Sat 1/17Tue 1/20
SAL - ORD • Non-stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 21% price drop
April
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Cheap Flights from El Salvador to Chicago

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from El Salvador to Chicago 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 El Salvador to Chicago

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 7:44 amSAL-ORD
15h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 2:30 pmORD-SAL
7h 55m1 stop
$232United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:46 pmSAL-ORD
7h 44m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 7:55 amORD-SAL
17h 20m1 stop
$233Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:46 pmSAL-ORD
7h 44m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 2:52 pmORD-SAL
7h 32m1 stop
$234Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 1
Frontier Logo
1:06 pm - 10:24 pmSAL-ORD
9h 18m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:39 pm - 11:56 amORD-SAL
23h 17m1 stop
$236Frontier
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Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 1
Frontier Logo
1:06 pm - 10:24 pmSAL-ORD
9h 18m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:56 amORD-SAL
29h 56m1 stop
$237Frontier
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 2:50 pmSAL-ORD
4h 50mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 11:56 amORD-SAL
23h 17m1 stop
$238Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Tue, Jan 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 12:30 amSAL-ORD
8h 38m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 2:52 pmORD-SAL
7h 23m1 stop
$240Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Jan 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 2:50 pmSAL-ORD
4h 50mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 11:56 amORD-SAL
23h 17m1 stop
$241Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:46 pmSAL-ORD
7h 44m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 2:52 pmORD-SAL
7h 23m1 stop
$244Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 9
Delta Logo
2:35 pm - 10:42 pmSAL-MDW
8h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 12:25 pmMDW-SAL
6h 55m1 stop
$279Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chicago

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Chicago, 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 to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $278 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets from El Salvador is $429 and $406 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $278.

What is a good deal for flights to Chicago?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Chicago, 25% of our users found tickets to Chicago for the following prices or less: From San Salvador $179 one-way - $286 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago, 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago is Chicago Greater Rockford Airport, with an average flight price of $156.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Airport

FAQs - booking Chicago flights

  • Which Chicago airport is closest to central Chicago?

    Out of the 3 airports in Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport is the nearest to the city center (9 miles). You'll travel 16 miles to reach the center of Chicago if you land in Chicago O'Hare Airport and 79 miles if you land in Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Chicago?

    From El Salvador, there are direct flights to Chicago from 1 city. This city is San Salvador and there are 3 direct flights each week.

  • How much is a flight to Chicago?

    On average, a flight to Chicago costs $525. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $179 and departed from San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chicago is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $337. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $510 on average.

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

    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 to Chicago.

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

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

    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 Chicago with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago is generally in the morning, when flights cost $392 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chicago is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $517.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $179 or less one-way and $286 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago flight deals.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from El Salvador to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from El Salvador to Chicago. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chicago? 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1567 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
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Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025PTY - IAD
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Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

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

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

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

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

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

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Excellent all round, first time flying United. App is very helpful.

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

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.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

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