More skies to fly:

Avianca announces new non-stop service between Chicago and San Salvador

• The route will operate seasonally during the high season and will begin on June 3 and will further strengthen the connection between El Salvador and the United States.
• The airline will offer its customers three weekly frequencies in Airbus A320 aircraft with capacity for 180 passengers.
• Customers interested in purchasing tickets will be able to do so through avianca.com, mobile application, the contact center, and travel agencies.

CHICAGO, IL, February 5, 2025 – Avianca has announced the launch of a new seasonal route connecting San Salvador with Chicago, set to begin operations on June 3, 2025.

The airline will operate this route during the high season in summer using Airbus A320 aircraft, each with a capacity of 180 passengers. The service will offer three weekly flights, providing travelers with 1,080 seats per week for direct journeys between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and El Salvador International Airport.

"We are excited to strengthen connectivity between Chicago and San Salvador, a vibrant destination rich in culture, history, and natural beauty", said Rolando Damas, Avianca’s Sales Director for North America, Central America, Europe, and the Caribbean. "This route will not only benefit Salvadorans traveling to the U.S. but also open new opportunities for visitors from Chicago and beyond to explore everything El Salvador has to offer."

Schedules* for the new seasonal route:

The opening of this new route is in addition to the airline's existing operation connecting travelers between the United States and El Salvador with 13 direct routes. Through Avianca’s Hub in El Salvador, passengers in the U.S. can easily access other destinations in the Central American region such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panamá, Nicaragua and Honduras.

Customers wishing to purchase their tickets can do so through avianca.com, mobile app, physical points of sale and travel agencies.