What airlines fly to El Salvador?

United Airlines, Avianca and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to El Salvador from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to El Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to El Salvador on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Illinois to El Salvador?

Average flight duration from Illinois to El Salvador depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Chicago to San Salvador is 6h 03m on average, while flying from Peoria to San Salvador is 14h 49m on average. San Salvador is the most popular airport in El Salvador.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to El Salvador?

American Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to El Salvador

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to El Salvador?

Prices for flights from Illinois to El Salvador are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to El Salvador?

There are 7 operators available for flights from Illinois to El Salvador as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to El Salvador?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to El Salvador.

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

The required travel and health documents for your El Salvador 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 El Salvador. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:10 pm - 9:05 pmORD-SAL

4h 55mnonstop

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4h 50mnonstop

$323Avianca

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Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20

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15h 15m2 stops

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2:16 pm - 9:19 pmORD-SAL

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4:40 pm - 10:07 amSAL-ORD

17h 27m1 stop

$324United Airlines

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7:59 pm - 1:10 pmORD-SAL

17h 11m1 stop

2:50 pm - 11:49 pmSAL-ORD

8h 59m1 stop

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7:30 pm - 12:31 pmORD-SAL

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4:00 pm - 7:24 amSAL-ORD

15h 24m2 stops

$328American Airlines

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6:10 am - 1:31 pmMDW-SAL

7h 21m1 stop

2:52 pm - 8:03 amSAL-MDW

17h 11m1 stop

$328Frontier

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7:35 am - 9:19 pmORD-SAL

13h 44m1 stop

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27h 21m1 stop

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6:10 am - 1:32 pmMDW-SAL

7h 22m1 stop

2:36 pm - 11:45 amSAL-MDW

21h 09m1 stop

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7h 40m1 stop

2:00 pm - 10:31 pmSAL-MLI

7h 31m1 stop

$441Delta

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7:00 am - 2:21 pmPIA-SAL

7h 21m1 stop

3:21 pm - 5:57 pmSAL-PIA

26h 36m2 stops

$453American Airlines

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Frontier flights from Illinois to El Salvador

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Frontier

Jan 10

MDW6:10 amChicago Midway

7h 21m

1 stop

SAL1:31 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 17

SAL2:52 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

17h 11m

1 stop

MDW8:03 amChicago Midway

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Frontier

Dec 30

ORD12:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 03m

2 stops

SAL9:35 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 15

SAL10:56 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

12h 46m

1 stop

ORD11:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$334

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Frontier

Jan 17

MDW6:10 amChicago Midway

7h 22m

1 stop

SAL1:32 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 21

SAL2:36 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

21h 09m

1 stop

MDW11:45 amChicago Midway

$335

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Feb 4

ORD2:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 03m

1 stop

SAL9:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Feb 14

SAL4:40 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

17h 27m

1 stop

ORD10:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Feb 8

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

13h 44m

1 stop

SAL9:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Feb 15

SAL3:00 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

27h 21m

1 stop

ORD6:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Feb 6

ORD9:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 19m

1 stop

SAL3:24 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Feb 13

SAL6:55 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

14h 33m

1 stop

ORD9:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD - SAL

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Thu 1/15

4:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/20

10:00 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$323

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

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Fri 1/16

5:25 pm-10:28 am

1 stop17h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/18

4:02 pm-7:17 am

2 stops15h 15m

$323

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:16 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/14

4:40 pm-10:07 am

1 stop17h 27m

$324

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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2:50 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$325

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

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7:30 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop17h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/13

4:00 pm-7:24 am

2 stops15h 24m

$328

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

6:10 am-1:31 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/17

2:52 pm-8:03 am

1 stop17h 11m

$328

ChicagoSan Salvador

ORD - SAL

ORDSAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

7:35 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/15

3:00 am-6:21 am

1 stop27h 21m

$330

ChicagoSan Salvador

MDW - SAL

MDWSAL

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

6:10 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/21

2:36 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 09m

$335

MolineSan Salvador

MLI - SAL

MLISAL

Moline Quad-City

Sun 4/26

5:55 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/29

2:00 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$441

PeoriaSan Salvador

PIA - SAL

PIASAL

Greater Peoria

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/11

3:21 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$453

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What is the cheapest month to fly to El Salvador?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to El Salvador from Illinois, with most prices found around $239. The month of June is another great option to travel to El Salvador, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $335.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to El Salvador is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for El Salvador on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $195. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $652. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to El Salvador.

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

Flying to El Salvador from Illinois in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $487 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to El Salvador are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $545. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Illinois to El Salvador flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to El Salvador?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to El Salvador from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to El Salvador for around $476 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to El Salvador from Illinois for as low as $376 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to El Salvador flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Illinois to El Salvador 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 Illinois to El Salvador flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to El Salvador.

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Best Price Found	$80
Fastest flight time	4h 55m
Direct flights	Wed, Fri and Sun
Airports in El Salvador	1 airport

The best one-way flight to El Salvador from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $80. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to El Salvador found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $679.

The fastest flight from Illinois to El Salvador takes 4h 55m

Direct flights go from Illinois to El Salvador on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Avianca.

There is 1 airport near El Salvador: San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to El Salvador?
Prices for flights from Illinois to El Salvador are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to El Salvador?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Illinois to El Salvador as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to El Salvador?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to El Salvador.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to El Salvador?
The required travel and health documents for your El Salvador 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 El Salvador. 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 Illinois to El Salvador?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Illinois to El Salvador is Airbus A320neo, representing 71.17% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 15.32%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 3.60%, and Airbus A320-100/200 at 3.60%.

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $199	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,568 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $218	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 2,477 reviews	Search Avianca flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $277	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,035 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $279	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,001 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $297	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,047 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $334	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,160 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $337	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,100 reviews	Search Frontier flights

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Once you have performed a search for Illinois to El Salvador flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to El Salvador

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to El Salvador?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to El Salvador from Illinois, with most prices found around $239. The month of June is another great option to travel to El Salvador, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $335.

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

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

What is the cheapest Illinois to El Salvador flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl for the best Illinois - El Salvador flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to El Salvador?

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to El Salvador flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Illinois to El Salvador 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 Illinois to El Salvador flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to El Salvador.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to El Salvador?

American Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to El Salvador

What airlines fly to El Salvador?

How long is the flight from Illinois to El Salvador?

Average flight duration from Illinois to El Salvador depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Chicago to San Salvador is 6h 03m on average, while flying from Peoria to San Salvador is 14h 49m on average. San Salvador is the most popular airport in El Salvador.

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Best airlines flying from Illinois to El Salvador

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Illinois to El Salvador?

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I’m not ready to book a flight from Illinois to El Salvador right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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