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Sun, Mar 8
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£82
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Thu, Mar 5
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£89
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Thu, Mar 5
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£89
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Tue, Mar 3
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£96
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Sun, Mar 8
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£96
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Tue, Mar 3 – Thu, Mar 5
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£208
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Sun, Mar 8 – Thu, Mar 12
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£215
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Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£215
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Sun, Mar 8 – Tue, Mar 10
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£228
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Sun, Mar 8 – Tue, Mar 10
Chicago ORDSan Salvador SAL
£241
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Tue, Mar 3 – Fri, Mar 6
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How much do flights to San Salvador cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£82

Cheapest round-trip

£208

Average round-trip

£261

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from San Salvador's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: shared shuttle or public bus.

San Salvador is served by Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL), located approximately 44 km south of the city center in the town of San Luis Talpa. As the main gateway to El Salvador, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, ride-hailing services, and public buses. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$30-$40 (fixed rate to San Salvador center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and safety

30-50 min

$35-$60 (pre-booked; varies by vehicle type)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-75 min

$12-$20 (per person; multiple stops)

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

30-55 min

$20-$35 (app-based; surge pricing may apply)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app users seeking flexibility

60-90 min

$0.50-$1 (local currency; basic service)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

extreme budget travelers

30-50 min

$35-$70 (per day; varies by vehicle class)

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate from designated stands outside arrivals with fixed rates to major destinations.
  • Public buses are inexpensive but may be crowded and have limited luggage space.
  • Traffic congestion is common during rush hours, particularly on the highway to San Salvador.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Salvador

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Average flights per week
221
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Ruta De Las Flores, El Salvador

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to San Salvador in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Avianca
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Avianca
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Avianca
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
Avianca
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to San Salvador

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Salvador

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January31°C19°C
February32°C19°C
March33°C20°C
April32°C22°C
May31°C22°C
June29°C21°C
July30°C20°C
August30°C20°C
September29°C20°C
October29°C20°C
November29°C19°C
December30°C19°C
Hottest Month
33°C
March
Coldest month
19°C
January
Sunny days
236
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
32°C18°C
21 Feb
33°C20°C
Sunday
15 Feb
32°C18°C
22 Feb
79%
33°C20°C
Monday
16 Feb
33°C19°C
23 Feb
31°C20°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
33°C19°C
24 Feb
30°C17°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
32°C19°C
25 Feb
32°C17°C
Thursday
19 Feb
32°C19°C
26 Feb
67%
33°C19°C
Friday
20 Feb
33°C19°C
27 Feb
34°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to San Salvador. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Copa Airlines. Chicago and San Salvador have 221 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Houston, London, New York, Montreal, Roatan, Manchester, Mexico City, Calgary, Miami, Atlanta, Madrid, Detroit, Toronto, Lima, Vancouver, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Panama.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Dane County Regional, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.
What airports are near San Salvador?
The main airport in San Salvador is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International. It is also served by La Aurora International, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and San Salvador?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and San Salvador with Avianca, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and San Salvador?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and San Salvador, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Chicago and San Salvador?
Traveling between Chicago and San Salvador, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chicago?
There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Dane County Regional, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard
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