Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Salvador (San Salvador) (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Salvador (San Salvador) from Chicago airport is $ 383 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 292 (in february) and $ 562 (in december), which is a saving of $ 91 or a surplus of $ 180 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $261 to $313 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Salvador (San Salvador) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-El Salvador (San Salvador) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 17685 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Salvador (San Salvador) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 292, saving $ 91 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 383). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 562).

Flight Chicago-El Salvador (San Salvador): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 266 $ 339 good price
February$ 220 $ 292 very good price
March$ 345 $ 436 fair price
April$ 264 $ 310 good price
May$ 236 $ 298 good price
June$ 345 $ 415 fair price
July$ 394 $ 504 high price
August$ 314 $ 376 good price
September$ 251 $ 303 good price
October$ 265 $ 340 good price
November$ 332 $ 414 fair price
December$ 443 $ 562 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Salvador (San Salvador)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to El Salvador (San Salvador) range from $156 to $782. 8% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $157 to $209), 1% at the maximum price (from $730 to $782). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $313 to $365 (16% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->El Salvador flight

There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from El Salvador (San Salvador) airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, Aeromexico (aerm), Copa, Volaris, Avianca (scheduled) and American Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 17685 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (64% of the time) on the Chicago->El Salvador route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-El Salvador (San Salvador) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from El Salvador (San Salvador) to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $56. Conversely, departing from El Salvador (San Salvador) on a sunday may cost you an additional $57.


Top prices Chicago-El Salvador (San Salvador)

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → San Salvador03-01 to 24-01-2025$ 283 
Chicago → San Salvador06-01 to 24-01-2025$ 346 
Chicago → San Salvador10-01 to 19-01-2025$ 350 
Chicago → San Salvador11-01 to 15-01-2025$ 364 
Chicago → San Salvador12-01 to 19-01-2025$ 334 
Chicago → San Salvador15-01 to 25-01-2025$ 335 
Chicago → San Salvador16-01 to 20-01-2025$ 351 
Chicago → San Salvador17-01 to 30-01-2025$ 284 
Chicago → San Salvador18-01 to 25-01-2025$ 361 
Chicago → San Salvador04-02 to 18-02-2025$ 350 


When to book your flight Chicago - El Salvador (San Salvador) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-El Salvador flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Salvador (San Salvador), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 325 $, which is a saving of 58 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (201 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Salvador (San Salvador) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 296 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 318)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 229 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 270)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 401 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 428)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 280 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 289)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 276 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 287)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 381 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 413), 2 to 3 months ($ 407)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 422 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 476)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 318 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 371), 2 to 3 months ($ 362)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 253 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 270)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 289 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 294), 3 to 4 months ($ 327)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 362 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 411), 1 to 2 months ($ 365), 2 to 3 months ($ 379)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 457 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 558), 3 to 4 months ($ 549)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->El Salvador are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $6 more.



Chicago to Salvador (San Salvador): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 886
$886 to $886
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December 2024$ 515
$345 to $769
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January 2025$ 403
$283 to $626
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February 2025$ 393
$320 to $441
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March 2025$ 517
$386 to $649
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April 2025$ 453
$390 to $521
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May 2025$ 443
$390 to $503
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June 2025$ 570
$506 to $650
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July 2025$ 599
$599 to $599
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to Salvador (San Salvador). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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