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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Salvador from $172

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8:20 am - 4:00 pm
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SAL
8h 40m
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12:05 pm - 10:43 pm
SAL
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DSM
9h 38m
1 stop
$442Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:52 am - 7:40 pm
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SAL
11h 48m
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8:00 am - 10:44 pm
SAL
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DSM
13h 44m
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$451Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
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6:59 pm - 2:30 pm
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SAL
20h 31m
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3:40 pm - 12:29 pm
SAL
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DSM
19h 49m
2 stops
$475United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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1:52 pm - 11:37 am
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SAL
22h 45m
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1:19 pm - 11:26 am
SAL
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DSM
21h 07m
2 stops
$485American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
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1:52 pm - 11:37 am
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SAL
22h 45m
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1:43 pm - 11:59 pm
SAL
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DSM
9h 16m
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$486American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
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6:12 am - 4:00 pm
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SAL
10h 48m
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8:00 am - 10:43 pm
SAL
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DSM
13h 43m
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$491Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Apr 4
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3:21 pm - 12:15 pm
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SAL
21h 54m
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3:40 pm - 2:15 pm
SAL
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DSM
21h 35m
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$492United Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 9
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7:15 am - 2:24 pm
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SAL
8h 09m
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3:40 pm - 10:30 am
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DSM
17h 50m
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$495United Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24
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5:01 pm - 12:43 pm
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SAL
20h 42m
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1:19 pm - 8:26 am
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18h 07m
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$502American Airlines
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3:20 pm - 12:43 pm
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22h 23m
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18h 07m
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$503American Airlines
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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

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United Airlines
Apr 20
DSM3:04 pmDes Moines
6h 45m
1 stop
SAL8:49 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Apr 27
SAL3:40 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
18h 04m
2 stops
DSM10:44 amDes Moines
$475
United Airlines
May 8
DSM8:15 amDes Moines
13h 34m
1 stop
SAL8:49 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
May 19
SAL6:00 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
15h 45m
1 stop
DSM10:45 pmDes Moines
$488
United Airlines
May 8
DSM3:20 pmDes Moines
21h 55m
2 stops
SAL12:15 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
May 19
SAL3:40 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
17h 57m
2 stops
DSM10:37 amDes Moines
$492

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to San Salvador flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 1
DSM1:52 pmDes Moines
22h 45m
2 stops
SAL11:37 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Apr 15
SAL1:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
21h 07m
2 stops
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
$485
American Airlines
Apr 1
DSM1:52 pmDes Moines
22h 45m
2 stops
SAL11:37 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Apr 15
SAL1:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
22h 52m
2 stops
DSM1:11 pmDes Moines
$486
American Airlines
Apr 1
DSM1:52 pmDes Moines
22h 45m
2 stops
SAL11:37 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Apr 15
SAL1:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
21h 07m
2 stops
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
$487

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Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

8:20 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

12:05 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$442

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:52 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/9

8:00 am-10:44 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$451

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

6:59 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops20h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/27

3:40 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$475

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

1:52 pm-11:37 am

2 stops22h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

1:19 pm-11:26 am

2 stops21h 07m

$485

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

1:52 pm-11:37 am

2 stops22h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

1:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$486

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

6:12 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/4

8:00 am-10:43 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$491

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

3:21 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops21h 54m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/9

3:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$492

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

7:15 am-2:24 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/24

3:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops17h 50m

$495

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

5:01 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops20h 42m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/15

1:19 pm-8:26 am

2 stops18h 07m

$502

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

3:20 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop22h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/15

1:19 pm-8:26 am

2 stops18h 07m

$503

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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 January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $490.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Salvador from Des Moines when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Salvador for around $696 when searching week 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 $608 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

7h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to San Salvador takes 7h 15m
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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  • 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 15m.

  • 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?

  • 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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DeltaPriceFrom $351Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,144 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $466Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $484Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,222 reviews
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