How long does it take to fly to San Salvador?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into San Salvador, then you can expect flight times to average 4h 48m and 5h 20m, respectively.

How many flights depart from California to San Salvador on average per day?

13 flights are operational daily from California to San Salvador as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00PM, with 55% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from California to San Salvador on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 92 flights per week flying from California to San Salvador. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to San Salvador?

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 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Salvador on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl?

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

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport were last updated today.

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As of February 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:05 am - 1:56 pm

LAX

SAL

11h 51m

2 stops

5:54 pm - 10:20 pm

SAL

LAX

5h 26mnonstop

$259Multiple Airlines

lun., mar. 9 - jue., mar. 12

11:54 pm - 5:42 am

LAX

SAL

4h 48mnonstop

5:01 am - 9:29 am

SAL

LAX

5h 28mnonstop

$260Volaris El Salvador

lun., may. 18 - vie., may. 22

6:57 pm - 12:43 pm

LAX

SAL

16h 46m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 8:45 am

SAL

LAX

20h 26m

1 stop

$261American Airlines

vie., may. 1 - lun., may. 4

6:46 pm - 12:43 pm

LAX

SAL

16h 57m

2 stops

1:43 pm - 7:34 am

SAL

LAX

18h 51m

2 stops

$265American Airlines

mar., abr. 28 - vie., may. 8

9:18 pm - 12:43 pm

SAN

SAL

14h 25m

1 stop

5:02 am - 6:14 pm

SAL

SAN

14h 12m

1 stop

$281Copa Airlines

mié., mar. 11 - lun., mar. 16

11:35 pm - 5:20 am

ONT

SAL

4h 45mnonstop

5:35 pm - 9:45 pm

SAL

ONT

5h 10mnonstop

$296Avianca

sáb., may. 2 - mar., may. 19

5:18 pm - 11:00 am

ONT

SAL

16h 42m

1 stop

3:02 pm - 8:39 pm

SAL

ONT

30h 37m

1 stop

$299Frontier

mar., abr. 7 - lun., abr. 13

9:18 pm - 12:43 pm

SAN

SAL

14h 25m

1 stop

8:35 am - 6:14 pm

SAL

SAN

10h 39m

1 stop

$304Copa Airlines

dom., mar. 8 - vie., mar. 13

11:35 pm - 5:20 am

ONT

SAL

4h 45mnonstop

5:35 pm - 9:45 pm

SAL

ONT

5h 10mnonstop

$304Avianca

jue., may. 7 - sáb., may. 16

1:09 pm - 11:00 am

ONT

SAL

20h 51m

2 stops

3:02 pm - 8:39 pm

SAL

ONT

30h 37m

1 stop

$319Frontier

mar., abr. 7 - lun., abr. 13

American Airlines flights from California to San Salvador

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Apr 28

LAX9:41 pmLos Angeles

13h 38m

1 stop

SAL12:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

May 7

SAL1:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

20h 26m

1 stop

LAX8:45 amLos Angeles

$261

American Airlines

Apr 28

LAX6:46 pmLos Angeles

16h 57m

2 stops

SAL12:43 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

May 8

SAL1:43 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 51m

2 stops

LAX7:34 amLos Angeles

$265

American Airlines

Apr 13

LAX6:46 pmLos Angeles

16h 57m

2 stops

SAL12:43 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Apr 23

SAL1:43 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

20h 19m

2 stops

LAX9:02 amLos Angeles

$268

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Mar 11

SAN9:18 pmSan Diego

14h 25m

1 stop

SAL12:43 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mar 16

SAL7:30 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 44m

1 stop

SAN6:14 pmSan Diego

$281

Copa Airlines

Mar 8

SAN9:18 pmSan Diego

14h 25m

1 stop

SAL12:43 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mar 13

SAL8:35 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

10h 39m

1 stop

SAN6:14 pmSan Diego

$304

Copa Airlines

Mar 8

SAN9:18 pmSan Diego

14h 25m

1 stop

SAL12:43 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mar 13

SAL8:35 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

10h 39m

1 stop

SAN6:14 pmSan Diego

$307

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Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

lun. 3/9

1:05 am-1:56 pm

2 stops11h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 3/12

5:54 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$259

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

lun. 5/18

11:54 pm-5:42 am

Nonstop4h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 5/22

5:01 am-9:29 am

Nonstop5h 28m

$260

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

vie. 5/1

6:57 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop16h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 5/4

1:19 pm-8:45 am

1 stop20h 26m

$261

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

mar. 4/28

6:46 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops16h 57m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 5/8

1:43 pm-7:34 am

2 stops18h 51m

$265

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

mié. 3/11

9:18 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 3/16

5:02 am-6:14 pm

1 stop14h 12m

$281

OntarioSan Salvador

ONT - SAL

ONTSAL

Ontario

sáb. 5/2

11:35 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 5/19

5:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$296

OntarioSan Salvador

ONT - SAL

ONTSAL

Ontario

mar. 4/7

5:18 pm-11:00 am

1 stop16h 42m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 4/13

3:02 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop30h 37m

$299

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

dom. 3/8

9:18 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 3/13

8:35 am-6:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$304

OntarioSan Salvador

ONT - SAL

ONTSAL

Ontario

jue. 5/7

11:35 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 5/16

5:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$304

OntarioSan Salvador

ONT - SAL

ONTSAL

Ontario

mar. 4/7

1:09 pm-11:00 am

2 stops20h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 4/13

3:02 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop30h 37m

$319

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Salvador?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Salvador during the month of September, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $350.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Salvador?

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 $430. 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 $471.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Salvador?

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 $339. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $510 on average. Flights to San Salvador from California at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Salvador?

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 $412 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 $362 on momondo.

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There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$140
Fastest flight time	4h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Salvador	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Salvador from California in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from California to San Salvador found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $343.

The fastest flight from California to San Salvador takes 4h 45m

Direct flights go from California to San Salvador every day.

There is 1 airport in San Salvador. From California there are direct flights to San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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As of February 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to San Salvador?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to San Salvador is Airbus A320neo (54.44% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (18.57%), Airbus A320-100/200 (17.88%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (5.00%).

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $99	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,557 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $128	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,431 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $144	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,173 reviews	Search Delta flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $165	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,052 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Volaris El Salvador	PriceFrom $172	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 29 reviews	Search Volaris El Salvador flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $176	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,259 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,258 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $242	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,496 reviews	Search Avianca flights

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Can stopping save me money on California to San Salvador flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to San Salvador flight.

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

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How many flights depart from California to San Salvador on average per day?

13 flights are operational daily from California to San Salvador as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 1:00PM, with 55% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from California to San Salvador on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 92 flights per week flying from California to San Salvador. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to San Salvador?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into San Salvador, then you can expect flight times to average 4h 48m and 5h 20m, respectively.

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