What airlines fly to San Salvador?

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Salvador from Des Moines according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 3 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 Des Moines to San Salvador El Salvador Intl?

United Airlines and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport is 3 as of November 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:25 am - 9:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

10:20 pm - 5:35 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

19h 15m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Chicago O'Hare Intl

$596Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25

3:10 pm - 10:50 amDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

43h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

11:50 am - 5:35 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 45m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Chicago O'Hare Intl

$647Avianca

Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25

8:00 am - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$649United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 25

8:00 am - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:50 pm - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$649United Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 26

6:30 pm - 3:24 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

20h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$654United Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 26

9:25 am - 9:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

8:00 am - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$670Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 25

5:30 am - 1:49 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

8h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:14 pm - 5:15 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 01m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$674Delta

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Jan 28

7:50 pm - 1:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

17h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

1:43 pm - 11:30 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$674American Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Apr 14

7:40 pm - 1:12 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

17h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

12:27 pm - 10:16 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 49m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$674American Airlines

Thu, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 31

5:30 am - 1:49 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

8h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:14 pm - 10:38 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$711Delta

Sun, Jan 24 - Mon, Jan 25

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Avianca flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

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Avianca

Jan 16

DSM3:10 pmDes Moines

43h 40m

2 stops

SAL10:50 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 25

SAL11:50 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

29h 45m

2 stops

DSM5:35 pmDes Moines

$647

Avianca

Jan 23

DSM3:10 pmDes Moines

29h 55m

2 stops

SAL9:05 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 25

SAL5:40 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

23h 55m

2 stops

DSM5:35 pmDes Moines

$685

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United Airlines

Jan 11

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

13h 19m

1 stop

SAL9:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 26

SAL2:50 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 40m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$649

United Airlines

Jan 10

DSM6:30 pmDes Moines

20h 54m

2 stops

SAL3:24 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 26

SAL7:00 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

14h 37m

2 stops

DSM9:37 pmDes Moines

$654

United Airlines

Jan 10

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

29h 19m

1 stop

SAL1:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 26

SAL7:00 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

15h 30m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$663

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Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 1/16

9:25 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

10:20 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$596

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 1/16

3:10 pm-10:50 am

2 stops43h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

11:50 am-5:35 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$647

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Thu 1/14

8:00 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$649

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 1/11

8:00 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/26

2:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$649

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sun 1/10

6:30 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops20h 54m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/26

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$654

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 1/16

9:25 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

8:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$670

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 1/27

5:30 am-1:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/28

3:14 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$674

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Tue 1/12

7:50 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops17h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/14

1:43 pm-11:30 am

2 stops20h 47m

$674

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Thu 3/4

7:40 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops17h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/31

12:27 pm-10:16 am

2 stops20h 49m

$674

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Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sun 1/24

5:30 am-1:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

3:14 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$711

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and San Salvador?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $681 to $869.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $596.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Salvador?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Salvador during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $559.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Salvador from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Salvador for around $768 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Salvador from Des Moines for as low as $669 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to San Salvador flights?

You could potentially save up to 67% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to San Salvador flight.

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Best Price Found	$435
Fastest flight time	7h 24m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Salvador from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $435. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to San Salvador found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $596.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to San Salvador takes 7h 24m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to San Salvador. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to San Salvador.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to San Salvador

How far is Des Moines to San Salvador El Salvador Intl by plane?
San Salvador El Salvador Intl is 1943.6 mi away from Des Moines. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 7h 24m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport is 3 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to San Salvador?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Des Moines to San Salvador is United Airlines (62% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Delta (23%) and American Airlines (14%).

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,470 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,233 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $600	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,701 reviews	Search Delta flights

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