What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to San Salvador?

Guatemala City (GUA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 35m.

How often are flights from Chicago to San Salvador delayed?

Historically, on average around 20% of flights between Chicago and San Salvador have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 154 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to San Salvador flights?

According to our data, Avianca have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 17% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to San Salvador flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What airlines fly to San Salvador?

Avianca, United Airlines and Copa Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Salvador from Chicago according to our data. Avianca is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to San Salvador on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl?

Frontier, United Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to San Salvador?

Flights connecting via Guatemala City (GUA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 25m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and San Salvador?

Houston (IAH) was the most common stop: 44% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to San Salvador?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $306.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and San Salvador?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $547 to $404. The lowest price recently found on this route was $356.

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9:33 am - 9:50 am

ORD

SAL

25h 17m

1 stop

11:00 am - 4:10 pm

SAL

ORD

28h 10m

1 stop

$356Frontier

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31

3:21 pm - 11:37 pm

ORD

SAL

9h 16m

1 stop

1:59 pm - 4:00 am

SAL

ORD

13h 01m

1 stop

$375Copa Airlines

Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 17

11:20 pm - 3:40 pm

ORD

SAL

17h 20m

1 stop

8:00 am - 8:20 pm

SAL

ORD

12h 20m

1 stop

$376Avianca

Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 4

11:20 pm - 11:05 am

ORD

SAL

12h 45m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 2:05 pm

SAL

ORD

13h 45m

1 stop

$378Avianca

Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 7

11:20 pm - 11:05 am

ORD

SAL

12h 45m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 2:05 pm

SAL

ORD

13h 45m

1 stop

$379Avianca

Sun, May 24 - Sun, Jun 28

3:21 pm - 11:37 pm

ORD

SAL

9h 16m

1 stop

1:59 pm - 4:00 am

SAL

ORD

13h 01m

1 stop

$382Copa Airlines

Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 17

8:02 am - 8:34 pm

ORD

SAL

13h 32m

1 stop

8:30 am - 4:00 am

SAL

ORD

18h 30m

1 stop

$385Copa Airlines

Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 15

9:30 pm - 12:15 pm

ORD

SAL

15h 45m

1 stop

3:40 pm - 7:47 am

SAL

ORD

15h 07m

1 stop

$387United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23

6:00 am - 12:22 pm

MDW

SAL

7h 22m

1 stop

1:37 pm - 9:46 pm

SAL

MDW

7h 09m

1 stop

$387Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17

5:45 pm - 12:22 pm

ORD

SAL

19h 37m

2 stops

1:37 pm - 9:45 pm

SAL

ORD

7h 08m

1 stop

$391Delta

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23

American Airlines flights from Chicago to San Salvador

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American Airlines

Aug 27

ORD8:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 27m

2 stops

SAL11:20 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sep 1

SAL12:20 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

9h 40m

1 stop

ORD11:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$421

American Airlines

Aug 24

ORD8:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 27m

2 stops

SAL11:20 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sep 8

SAL3:07 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

17h 17m

2 stops

ORD9:24 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$434

American Airlines

May 24

ORD6:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 40m

1 stop

SAL7:48 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jun 6

SAL6:01 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 28m

2 stops

ORD6:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$487

Copa Airlines flights from Chicago to San Salvador

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Copa Airlines

Jul 1

ORD3:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

9h 16m

1 stop

SAL11:37 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jul 17

SAL1:59 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 01m

1 stop

ORD4:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$375

Copa Airlines

Jul 1

ORD3:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

9h 16m

1 stop

SAL11:37 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jul 17

SAL1:59 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 01m

1 stop

ORD4:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$382

Copa Airlines

Jul 13

ORD8:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl

13h 32m

1 stop

SAL8:34 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jul 15

SAL8:30 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 30m

1 stop

ORD4:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$385

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ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

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Thu 8/27

9:33 am-9:50 am

1 stop25h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/31

11:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$356

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

3:21 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/17

1:59 pm-4:00 am

1 stop13h 01m

$375

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/30

11:20 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/4

8:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$376

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

11:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/7

11:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$378

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

11:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/28

11:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$379

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

3:21 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/17

1:59 pm-4:00 am

1 stop13h 01m

$382

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

8:02 am-8:34 pm

1 stop13h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/15

8:30 am-4:00 am

1 stop18h 30m

$385

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

9:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/23

3:40 pm-7:47 am

1 stop15h 07m

$387

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ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/17

1:37 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$387

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

5:45 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops19h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/23

1:37 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$391

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and San Salvador?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Salvador?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Salvador during the month of August, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $80.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Salvador?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Salvador from Chicago is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $403. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Salvador on Friday is $652.

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to San Salvador?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Salvador from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Salvador for around $433 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Salvador from Chicago for as low as $332 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to San Salvador flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to San Salvador.

How have Chicago to San Salvador flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Chicago to San Salvador flights are approximately 51% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$180
Fastest flight time	4h 40m
Direct flights	Wed, Fri and Sun
Airports in San Salvador	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Salvador from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $180. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to San Salvador found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $441.

The fastest flight from Chicago to San Salvador takes 4h 40m

Direct flights go from Chicago to San Salvador on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in San Salvador. From Chicago there are direct flights to San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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How far is Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl by plane?
A flight from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl will travel around 1947.8 mi. 4h 40m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
As of May 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to San Salvador?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and San Salvador, the leading plane model is Airbus A320neo, making up 64.46% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 17.36%, Airbus A320-100/200 with 4.96%, and Airbus A321-100/200 with 3.31%.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to San Salvador?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and San Salvador, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 47% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Avianca with 24%, American Airlines with 11%, and Delta with 8%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $126	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,952 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $155	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,584 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $168	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,523 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $210	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,633 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,704 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,663 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,450 reviews	Search Delta flights

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