Cheap flights from Central America to Illinois from $116

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Spirit Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 11:45 pmSJO-ORD
10h 10m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 11:30 amORD-SJO
16h 47m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 11:45 pmSJO-ORD
10h 10m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 12:30 pmORD-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
$195Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:30 amGUA-ORD
17h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:26 amORD-GUA
16h 26m1 stop
$222United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 9
Avianca Logo
10:35 pm - 6:47 pmSAL-ORD
19h 12m2 stops
Avianca Logo
7:30 am - 8:05 pmORD-SAL
13h 35m2 stops
$222Avianca
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
1:28 pm - 6:10 pmGUA-ORD
4h 42mnonstop
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9:05 pm - 9:45 pmORD-GUA
24h 40m1 stop
$225United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 12
Avianca Logo
8:30 am - 1:15 pmGUA-ORD
4h 45mnonstop
Avianca Logo
4:10 pm - 6:20 amORD-GUA
14h 10m1 stop
$227Avianca
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Wed, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:45 pmGUA-ORD
12h 15m1 stop
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5:00 am - 9:55 pmORD-GUA
16h 55m1 stop
$228American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 12:37 amSAL-ORD
9h 06m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 12:20 pmORD-SAL
17h 13m1 stop
$231American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
Copa Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 12:56 amSAL-ORD
18h 51m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:56 am - 10:39 pmORD-SAL
16h 43m1 stop
$280Copa Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
Copa Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:21 amSAL-ORD
15h 51m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 11:37 pmORD-SAL
9h 30m1 stop
$285Copa Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 29

American Airlines flights from Central America to Illinois

Our best American Airlines deals on Central America to Illinois flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 4
GUA8:30 amGuatemala City La Aurora
14h 29m
1 stop
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 8
ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 25m
1 stop
GUA9:55 pmGuatemala City La Aurora
American Airlines
Oct 4
GUA8:30 amGuatemala City La Aurora
12h 15m
1 stop
ORD9:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 8
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 55m
1 stop
GUA9:55 pmGuatemala City La Aurora
American Airlines
Nov 7
SAL3:31 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
ORD12:37 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 10
ORD7:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
17h 13m
1 stop
SAL12:20 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Spirit Airlines flights from Central America to Illinois

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Central America to Illinois flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Oct 8
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 10m
1 stop
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 16
ORD7:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 47m
1 stop
SJO11:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 25
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 10m
1 stop
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 2
ORD5:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 25m
1 stop
SJO12:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 6
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 10m
1 stop
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 16
ORD7:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 47m
1 stop
SJO11:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

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San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/8

12:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

7:43 pm-11:30 am

1 stop16h 47m

$191

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

12:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

5:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$195

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

8:00 pm-11:26 am

1 stop16h 26m

$222

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/16

10:35 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$222

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 12/22

1:28 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

9:05 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$225

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 12/24

8:30 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

4:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop14h 10m

$227

Guatemala CityChicago

GUA - ORD

GUAORD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 10/4

8:30 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

5:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$228

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 11/7

3:31 pm-12:37 am

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

7:07 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop17h 13m

$231

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/29

5:05 am-12:56 am

1 stop18h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

5:56 am-10:39 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$280

San SalvadorChicago

SAL - ORD

SALORD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/25

7:30 am-12:21 am

1 stop15h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

3:07 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$285

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Central America to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Central America is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $429, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of November, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $434.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from Central America to Illinois is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $444. Flights from Central America to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $614. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the afternoon. Flights from Central America to Illinois during this time can be as low as $335. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $571.

What is the cheapest Central America to Illinois flight route?

Fly from Guatemala City La Aurora to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Central America - Illinois flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Central America when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $474 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Central America for as low as $386 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Central America to Illinois flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Central America to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Central America to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Central America to Illinois flight.

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Best Price Found

$178

Fastest flight time

4h 42m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Illinois

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Illinois from Central America in the past 72 hours is $178. The best round-trip flight deal from Central America to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $330.
The fastest flight from Central America to Illinois takes 4h 42m
Direct flights go from Central America to Illinois on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Copa Airlines.
There is 1 airport near Illinois: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Central America to Illinois?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Central America to Illinois?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Central America to Illinois.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

    The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Central America to Illinois?

Best airlines flying from Central America to Illinois

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VolarisPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
6.6
1,152 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $211Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,928 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $212Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,042 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $230Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,440 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $254Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,537 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $273Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $278Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,973 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $425Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,244 reviews
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Flights from Central America to Illinois with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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