Cheap flights from California to San Salvador from $175

If you aren’t able to travel to San Salvador during the month of September, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $397.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Salvador from California is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $501. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Salvador on Friday is $525.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Salvador is in the morning. Flights from California to San Salvador during this time can be as low as $425. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $578 on average. Flights to San Salvador from California in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Oakland to San Salvador El Salvador Intl for the best California - San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Salvador from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Salvador for around $476 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Salvador from California for as low as $427 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to San Salvador flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Salvador from California according to our data. Avianca is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to San Salvador on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

13 flights are operational daily from California to San Salvador as of July 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00PM, with 41% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

As of July 2026, there are 91 flights per week flying from California to San Salvador. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.