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Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to San Salvador (SAL): 3 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. The nonstop covers 3,175 km, an estimated 4 hours 34 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Chicago and San Salvador. Updated 10 September 2026 at 06:35 UTC.
ORD
Chicago
heavy · +43
SAL
San Salvador
tracking
3,175 km · ~4h 34m est.
Disrupted · 2 airlines · 3x weekly · nonstop
42 / 100
route health from live ORD and SAL delay boards
Flight time~4h 34mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures3x2 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysSA AVIANCAAV
Flights AV409 17:15 Th Sa
Airports right now
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How the Chicago to San Salvador route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ORD to SAL flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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ORD to SAL questions
Is ORD–SAL running on time right now?
Significant delay risk. The departure side at ORD is the weaker end, route health score 42/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ORD–SAL?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:00 and evening departures around 17:15 from ORD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SAL delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ORD to SAL?
Great-circle distance is 3,175 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 254–302 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does ORD–SAL fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 3 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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