Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Salvador
Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Salvador
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to San Salvador? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to San Salvador vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to San Salvador for specific travel dates.
2026-12-03
ORD - SAL
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $77.3
2026-12-04
ORD - SAL
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $77.3
2026-12-04
ORD - SAL
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 12,500 Pts + $77.3
2026-12-04
ORD - SAL
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $77.3
2026-12-03
ORD - SAL
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $55.5
2026-12-03
ORD - SAL
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $55.5
Chicago to San Salvador flight facts
Distance
1,967 mi
3,165 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
San Salvador is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in San Salvador
SAL · Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Guatemala City · Guatemala City is 126 mi from San Salvador
Flights Indianapolis - San Salvador · Indianapolis is 174 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to San Salvador
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
ORD - SAL
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 79,000 Pts + $7.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
ORD - SAL
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 84,500 Pts + $7.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
ORD - SAL
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 93,500 Pts + $7.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
ORD - SAL
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 110,600 Pts + $7.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
ORD - SAL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 139,700 Pts + $7.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
ORD - SAL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 139,700 Pts + $7.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Antiguo Cuscatlán (El Salvador)
Hyatt Centric San Salvador
From 6,000 Pts or $191
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to San Salvador depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to San Salvador.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to San Salvador.
Chicago and San Salvador are about 1,967 miles (3,165 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,967-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Salvador is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in San Salvador: Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl (SAL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Salvador, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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