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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Salvador Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $628. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.$628 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $628, select.
Chicago.$628 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $628, select.
Chicago.$628 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $628, select.
Chicago.$659 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.
Chicago.$659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.
Chicago.$664 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.
Chicago.$677 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $677, select.
Chicago.$678 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.
Chicago.$679 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.
Chicago.$685 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Salvador on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $685, select.
Chicago.$706 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $706, select.
Chicago.$710 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $710, select.
Chicago.$824 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $824, select.
Chicago.$832 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $832, select.
Chicago.$958 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $958, select.
Chicago.$1,386 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Salvador on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,386, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Salvador to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Sep
from $628
Oct
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Nov
from $659
Dec
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Jan
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Direct flights from San Salvador to Chicago

Avianca
Avianca Costa Rica
Avianca El Salvador

Alternative San Salvador to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Salvador to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

127km from central Chicago
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San Salvador to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$628
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca Costa Rica
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from San Salvador to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Salvador to Chicago is $628. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from San Salvador to Chicago.
Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca El Salvador and Avianca fly direct from San Salvador to Chicago.
As of August 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from San Salvador to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Chicago is usually September.
If you're flying from San Salvador Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from $628.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Salvador Airport to Chicago on Friday, 18 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Copa and Avianca offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago is 4 hours 45 minutes.

  • San Salvador (the location of El Salvador International Airport) and Chicago share the same timezone — UTC-6.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your SAL to Chicago flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can book a direct El Salvador International Airport to Chicago ticket. Begin your trip at SAL and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • Be on the lookout for promotions from AVIANCA. This airline has direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from SAL to Chicago. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • The journey from central San Salvador to SAL takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near SAL. Whether you have an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels have you covered:

  • El Salvador International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from SAL land on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Chicago

  • $388 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Chicago flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $628. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from SAL to Chicago. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • Landing cheap tickets from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the best prices across each month and pick up a sweet deal.

  • Finding a cheap flight from SAL to Chicago is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a cheaper option becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the centre of Chicago takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near ORD if you're coming in on a late flight from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from SAL to Chicago can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • After your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • Public transport will get you there in around 30 minutes.

  • Following your SAL to Chicago flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near MDW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW will help you stay within budget.

  • You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is around 145 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car after your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago.

  • The journey will take roughly 2 hours if you use public transport.

  • Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by choosing a hotel near RFD after your SAL to Chicago flight. Recover from a day of travel or just take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:

  • If you prefer a specific kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Book your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago. July is the busiest month for a trip to Chicago. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.

  • The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your El Salvador International Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAL to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Chicago

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Chicago, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 451 kilometres southeast to Columbus to check off its popular sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No journey is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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