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Find cheap flights from San Salvador to Chicago from $112

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl (SAL-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl 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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12:59 am - 4:35 pmSAL-ORD
14h 36m1 stop
4:32 pm - 12:07 amORD-SAL
8h 35m1 stop
$194Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, Jun 12
12:59 am - 4:35 pmSAL-ORD
14h 36m1 stop
5:41 pm - 11:56 pmORD-SAL
7h 15m1 stop
$200Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
12:59 am - 5:40 pmSAL-ORD
15h 41m1 stop
10:58 am - 11:56 pmORD-SAL
13h 58m1 stop
$210Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 28
12:59 am - 9:55 amSAL-ORD
7h 56m1 stop
5:41 pm - 11:56 pmORD-SAL
7h 15m1 stop
$215Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 25
12:59 am - 9:55 amSAL-ORD
7h 56m1 stop
4:32 pm - 12:07 amORD-SAL
8h 35m1 stop
$219Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Wed, Jun 12
6:15 am - 7:39 pmSAL-ORD
12h 24m1 stop
6:25 am - 1:00 pmORD-SAL
7h 35m1 stop
$282American Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
1:26 pm - 7:40 amSAL-ORD
17h 14m2 stops
5:34 am - 12:06 pmORD-SAL
7h 32m1 stop
$337Delta
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Wed, May 1 - Mon, May 6
6:00 am - 7:48 pmSAL-ORD
12h 48m1 stop
5:00 am - 7:25 pmORD-SAL
15h 25m1 stop
$344American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 30 - Tue, May 7
7:30 am - 2:40 pmSAL-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
4:00 pm - 9:00 pmORD-SAL
6h 00m1 stop
$375Avianca
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Fri, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 28
2:00 am - 11:58 pmSAL-ORD
20h 58m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:06 pmORD-SAL
7h 06m1 stop
$379United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 28

Flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Salvador to Chicago, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to San Salvador, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $349 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of tickets is $531 and $527 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 45 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Salvador to Chicago found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $194 on Spirit Airlines, followed by American Airlines ($282). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $112 on Spirit Airlines and from $139 on Frontier.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Salvador and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$112
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking San Salvador to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Salvador to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $112 for a one-way ticket and $194 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Salvador and Chicago?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Salvador and on arrival in Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Salvador to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from San Salvador El Salvador Intl. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Salvador to Chicago?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Salvador to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Salvador to Chicago?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Salvador to Chicago, Delta or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Salvador to Chicago are Delta and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $400 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $444 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Salvador 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 from San Salvador to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from San Salvador 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 San Salvador 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 to San Salvador with another airline. Booking your flights between San Salvador and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Salvador 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 from San Salvador up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SAL to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $326 or less round-trip.

Top 5 airlines serving from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Salvador to Chicago. 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 San Salvador to O'Hare Intl? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11094 reviews
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
7.5food
8.6crew
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Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

8.0 ExcellentCarl, Apr 2024JFK - FLL
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Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Super good crew... food was pretty awful- overall Delta is my favorite carrier- takes off on time, good boarding process etc.

I love flying DELTA it's my favorite airline to fly I love the staff the flight attendants and most importantly the safe flights that the pilots bring every time!!!! period!! My experience has been beautiful every time....I hope the good standards will always be kept

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

Boarding was a little confusing as many folks were trying to get on through priority boarding instead of general. Everything else was excellent.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

I did not like anything, first time I use company and for sure it will be the last time, they charge for simple operations that any other average airline wouldn't charge.

The good thing is the flight was on time and the crew was really nice. They can work better the arriving with staff

The inflight entertainment did not work on a 6 hour flight The cel phone chargers did not work There was a 45 minute wait for the luggage to get off the plane.

Seat space was terrible no food on a six hour flight

There was no bag included in the reservation. The price was double. Not properly advertised

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Delay almost an hour which meant when we got to Guatemala there where 3 flights at the same time, you can imagine the caos in customs, avianca doesn’t care about passengers or schedules

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

The worst airline, the crew so mean and rude, everything was a nightmare, if I start to write, I'll never end

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Unfortunately this is not a happy ending comment. Positive: flown United before no issue Negative: it only takes one bad experience to not plan future travel with United Cancún departure was delayed by 1h20 minutes, connection in Chicago was 1h30 minutes. Flight departure time 6:08 Miraculously 7 of us ran 4 kilometres through Chicago to arrive at 6:00 to be told very rudely by the 2 unprofessional United attendants you missed your flight and that we should of arrived early. Did I mention that reason I was flying? I received a call that my brother was dying and to get home. They provided no assistance would not answer any of our questions, ignorantly walked away. Deplorable

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

If United expects people to use their own devices for entertainment they should put charging outlets in each seating area. I arrived with 14%battery power. That is not good when you arrive anywhere and need to communicate for transportation.

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

lounge was the highlight - seats weren't that comfortable - it was a full flight but no complaints

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Overall pleasant was delayed and caused transportation issue when landing

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

Only inflight purchases for food and water. Nothing comes with ticket price. Have to purchase bags, food...

The flight was delayed almost two hours on the front end, and an hour on the backend once we landed and waited for a gate to open up. We were told to remain in our seats during that whole delay and I had to go to the bathroom badly. I was unable to hold it and was forced to urinate in my pants while in my seat. I then had to sit in it until we finally deboarded and I was able to change my clothes.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Salvador to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 56mSAL-ORD
$112
5/28Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 36mSAL-ORD
$114
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 41mSAL-ORD
$119
10/11Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 17mSAL-ORD
$167
5/8Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
16h 42mSAL-ORD
$170
5/24Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 52mSAL-ORD
$229
6/10Mon
2 stopsDelta
16h 37mSAL-ORD
$230
6/21Fri
2 stopsDelta
25h 53mSAL-ORD
$313
6/22Sat
3 stopsAvianca
29h 50mSAL-ORD
$930
6/27Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 36mSAL-ORD
$3,541

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Last minute flights from San Salvador to O'Hare Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Salvador to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/22Mon
multi-stop
14h 36mSAL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stop
14h 19mORD-SAL
$469
4/22Mon
multi-stop
14h 36mSAL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stop
17h 54mORD-SAL
$473
4/22Mon
multi-stop
14h 36mSAL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stop
21h 55mORD-SAL
$492
4/22Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 39mSAL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 40mORD-SAL
$498
4/21Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 47mSAL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 54mORD-SAL
$510
4/21Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 47mSAL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 19mORD-SAL
$513
4/21Sun
multi-stop
15h 47mSAL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stop
21h 55mORD-SAL
$555

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San Salvador - Chicago Flights

Departure:

San Salvador (SAL)El Salvador

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - San Salvador

Cabin classes:

$219