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Connecting route · El Salvador → United States

Flights from San Salvador to Chicago

There are no direct flights from San Salvador to Chicago. 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
SALCHIIAH

San Salvador to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey6h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from San Salvador to Chicago

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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SAL Houston (IAH) CHI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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SAL Atlanta (ATL) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 35m
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SAL Miami (MIA) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 59m
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SAL Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 00m
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SAL Orlando (MCO) CHI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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SAL Mexico City (MEX) CHI
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 28m
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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
NoneChicago vs San Salvador
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
SAL → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from San Salvador to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Salvador to Chicago?
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 San Salvador to Chicago?
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 San Salvador and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Salvador and Chicago?
San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

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