San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Chicago (SAL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAL–ORD had nonstop service from avianca and American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,973 miles in 5h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 2 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
| Metric | SAL→ORD | GUA→ORD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAL | – | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 5h | 4h 49m |
Travel Essentials
SAL: CST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAL to ORD
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from avianca and American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
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).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Cancún and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).