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Flights from Chicago to San Salvador
There are no direct flights from Chicago to San Salvador. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Atlanta, about 6h 48m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 35m
Chicago to San Salvador at a glance
Fastest journey6h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Chicago to San Salvador
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Houston (IAH) SAL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador
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CHI Atlanta (ATL) SAL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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CHI Miami (MIA) SAL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Volaris El Salvador
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CHI Dallas (DFW) SAL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
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CHI Orlando (MCO) SAL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines
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CHI Mexico City (MEX) SAL
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Volaris El Salvador
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,138 km1,949 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 35mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneSan Salvador vs Chicago
- Currency in San Salvador
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → SAL
Flights from Chicago to San Salvador: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to San Salvador?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Atlanta and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Salvador?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,138 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and San Salvador?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and San Salvador?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL).
