Cheap flights from San Salvador to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $387
Avianca 1 stop 23 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to Chicago is currently $387
Cheapest one-way flight $212
United 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from San Salvador to Chicago is currently $212
Cheapest nonstop flights $387
Avianca Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Salvador to Chicago is currently $387
Last-minute weekend getaway $387
Avianca 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Salvador to Chicago is currently $387
Cheapest business class flights $831
Avianca 1 stop 20 hr Sun, May 31 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Salvador to Chicago is currently $831
Fastest flight 5 hr The fastest nonstop flight from San Salvador to Chicago takes 5 hr
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $220–650
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $330–480

Popular airlines from San Salvador to Chicago

  • United
    from $395
    Typical price: $335–640
    205 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $538
    Typical price: $510–1,350
    125 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - MDW, ORD Every day
  • American
    from $434
    Typical price: $335–740
    37 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - ORD Every day
  • Avianca
    from $387
    Typical price: $465–870
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - ORD Every day
  • COPA
    from $399
    Typical price: $305–970
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - ORD Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $1,751
    Typical price: $950–1,800
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - ORD Every day

Popular airports near San Salvador

  • El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL)
    San Salvador El Salvador 41 min 20 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Salvador to Chicago

The cheapest flights from San Salvador to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $220 to $650.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Avianca from $387. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $212.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $395, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $538, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $434, flying from May 22 to May 29.
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $387, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $399, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $1,751, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to Chicago starts at $387 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $212 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
5 hr is the shortest flight time from San Salvador to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Salvador to Chicago.
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 San Salvador to Chicago 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 San Salvador to Chicago.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 205 connecting flights per week. United flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Salvador to Chicago are:
  • Delta offers 125 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • American offers 37 connecting flights per week. American flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • COPA offers 21 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Aeromexico offers 21 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Salvador and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Avianca from $387. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $212.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $395, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $538, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $434, flying from May 22 to May 29.
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $387, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $399, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $1,751, flying from May 7 to May 13.
No airline flies direct from San Salvador to Chicago.
  • There are 205 United connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 125 Delta connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 37 American connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 COPA connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Aeromexico connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago 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 San Salvador and Chicago at price $387 is offered by Avianca from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from San Salvador to Chicago.
  • There are 205 United connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 125 Delta connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 37 American connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 COPA connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Aeromexico connecting flights from San Salvador to Chicago 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 San Salvador to Chicago.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Salvador and Chicago start at $387 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11 with Avianca.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Salvador to Chicago, 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 San Salvador and Chicago start at $831 from Sun, May 31 to Sat, Jun 6 with Avianca.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Salvador and Chicago start at $387 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from San Salvador to Chicago, 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 San Salvador and Chicago starts at $387 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Avianca.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Salvador and Chicago at price $387 is offered by Avianca from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Salvador to Chicago, 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.

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