San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Chicago (SAL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV408
AV avianca
A20N
9:55 AM
CST
3:55 PM
CDT
5h
91%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV409
AV avianca
32N
5:15 PM
CDT T5
8:55 PM
CST
4h 40m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 33m DL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 6h 41m AVLR AAF9NK Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 6h 42m ACAVN3 AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 7h 4m AAACAV 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 6m AAAVF9 AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 22m ACAVLA AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 7h 24m AVLRN3 ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 7h 24m AVB6 AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 53m ACAV 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 8h 20m ACAVIB UA San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Chicago
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,973 mi 5h nonstop +1h ahead

SAL–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,973 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 3 A20N 5h Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 1 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
A20N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (3 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAL to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,038
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAL → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → SAL
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SAL→ORD GUA→ORD
Distance from SAL 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 3 8
Flight time 5h 4h 7m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
SAL: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,973 mi / 3,175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

SAL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,973 mi / 3,175 km
Flight time5h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 5h gate to gate. The route covers 1,973 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAL to ORD: avianca and American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Cancún and George Bush Intercontinental.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Yes, return flights from ORD to SAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAL to ORD

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and American Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to ORD is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,973 miles (3,175 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Cancún and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).