Flying from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Chicago to El Salvador International Airport flight.
San Salvador is one hour behind Chicago. El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Chicago to SAL.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) operate out of this terminal.
AVIANCA is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport taking off from ORD.
Most travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA from ORD to SAL.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to SAL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to SAL flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a weekend, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a bit less hectic. When flying out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can book a plane ticket from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) with a stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to El Salvador International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SAL:
Grab an El Salvador International Airport rental car and discover San Salvador and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to El Salvador International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
At the moment, $164 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $389. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to SAL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Chicago to El Salvador International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Chicago to SAL.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). August is when most people visit San Salvador. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Chicago to SAL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Salvador
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in San Salvador right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Chicago to El Salvador International Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Volcan San Salvador, Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia are must-do's during your San Salvador adventure.
Explore more of El Salvador
La Union is just one of the many places in El Salvador waiting to be explored once you've seen San Salvador. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Parque Central, Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado.
San Rafael Oriente is another favourite destination in El Salvador and is around 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. No trip is complete without a visit to Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park.
