Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Salvador (CHI - SAL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to San Salvador and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$375	COPA 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador is currently $375
Cheapest one-way flight	$160	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to San Salvador is currently $160
Cheapest nonstop flights	$658	Avianca Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador is currently $658
Last-minute weekend getaway	$463	American 1 stop 17 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to San Salvador is currently $463
Cheapest business class flights	$796	Avianca 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador is currently $796

Fastest flight	4 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to San Salvador takes 4 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Salvador is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $215–375
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $345–460

Popular airlines from Chicago to San Salvador

Delta

from $546

Typical price: $455–1,250

149 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - SAL Every day
United

from $462

Typical price: $315–600

149 weekly connecting flights

ORD - SAL Every day
American

from $420

Typical price: $305–710

26 weekly connecting flights

ORD - SAL Every day
Avianca

from $376

Typical price: $445–800

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - SAL Every day
COPA

from $375

Typical price: $330–1,150

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - SAL Every day
Aeromexico

from $1,135

Typical price: $860–1,400

20 weekly connecting flights

ORD - SAL Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near San Salvador

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL)

San Salvador El Salvador 41 min 20 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to San Salvador

The cheapest flights from Chicago to San Salvador are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $215 to $375.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $375. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $160.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $546, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 7.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $462, flying from May 9 to May 15.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $420, flying from May 16 to May 23.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $376, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest COPA flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $375, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $1,135, flying from May 31 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador starts at $375 from Sat, Jul 18 to Fri, Jul 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $160 and departs on Thu, Jul 23.

4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to San Salvador.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to San Salvador.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to San Salvador really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to San Salvador.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 149 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to San Salvador are:

United offers 149 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) .
American offers 26 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) .
Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) .
COPA offers 21 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) .
Aeromexico offers 20 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and San Salvador.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to San Salvador recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $375. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $160.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $546, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 7.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $462, flying from May 9 to May 15.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $420, flying from May 16 to May 23.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $376, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest COPA flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $375, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Chicago to San Salvador is $1,135, flying from May 31 to Jun 8.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to San Salvador.

There are 149 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 149 United connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 COPA connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Aeromexico connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and San Salvador at price $463 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to San Salvador.

There are 149 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 149 United connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 COPA connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Aeromexico connecting flights from Chicago to San Salvador per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to San Salvador.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and San Salvador start at $658 from Thu, Jul 16 to Thu, Jul 23 with Avianca.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to San Salvador, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and San Salvador start at $796 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5 with Avianca.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and San Salvador start at $375 from Sat, Jul 18 to Fri, Jul 24.

To book business class trips from Chicago to San Salvador, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and San Salvador starts at $463 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and San Salvador at price $463 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to San Salvador, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.