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

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 64% 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.

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.

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

$334 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to San Salvador in 2026/27

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

13h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 10:29 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$654United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 24

1:02 pm - 1:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

24h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:40 pm - 9:41 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$655United Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 25

7:00 pm - 8:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

26h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:40 pm - 2:41 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

22h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$655United Airlines

Mon, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 19

5:29 pm - 1:14 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 45m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:39 pm - 10:38 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$673Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 8

5:45 am - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:35 pm - 10:29 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$677Delta

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 25

8:00 am - 12:40 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

28h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

7:30 am - 5:28 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

33h 58m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$682Copa Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22

7:37 pm - 2:47 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

1:37 pm - 7:54 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

18h 17m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$697American Airlines

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13

7:52 pm - 2:47 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

2:47 pm - 1:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

21h 43m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$698American Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 21

5:45 am - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:35 pm - 10:29 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$711Delta

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 25

8:00 am - 7:45 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 10:29 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$758Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 25

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

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American Airlines

Mar 6

DSM7:37 pmDes Moines

19h 10m

2 stops

SAL2:47 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mar 13

SAL1:37 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 17m

2 stops

DSM7:54 amDes Moines

$697

American Airlines

Mar 10

DSM7:52 pmDes Moines

18h 55m

2 stops

SAL2:47 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mar 21

SAL2:47 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

21h 43m

2 stops

DSM1:30 pmDes Moines

$698

American Airlines

Nov 14

DSM3:31 pmDes Moines

22h 34m

2 stops

SAL2:05 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Nov 22

SAL3:20 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

8h 03m

1 stop

DSM11:23 pmDes Moines

$702

Delta flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

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Delta

Nov 18

DSM5:29 pmDes Moines

19h 45m

2 stops

SAL1:14 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Dec 8

SAL2:39 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 59m

1 stop

DSM10:38 pmDes Moines

$673

Delta

Jan 15

DSM5:45 amDes Moines

7h 25m

1 stop

SAL1:10 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 25

SAL2:35 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 54m

1 stop

DSM10:29 pmDes Moines

$711

Delta

Nov 17

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

7h 44m

1 stop

SAL1:14 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Dec 7

SAL2:39 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 59m

1 stop

DSM10:38 pmDes Moines

$737

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Des Moines

Tue 12/8

8:00 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/24

7:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$654

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DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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Fri 1/15

1:02 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops24h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

4:40 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops29h 01m

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DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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Mon 3/15

7:00 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops26h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/19

3:40 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$655

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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Des Moines

Wed 11/18

5:29 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops19h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/8

2:39 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$673

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Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Fri 1/15

5:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

2:35 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$677

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 11/14

8:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/22

7:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops33h 58m

$682

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 3/6

7:37 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops19h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/13

1:37 pm-7:54 am

2 stops18h 17m

$697

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 3/10

7:52 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops18h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 3/21

2:47 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$698

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Fri 1/15

5:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/25

2:35 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$711

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 12/9

8:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/25

8:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$758

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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 $788 to $892.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $654.

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 $749 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 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to San Salvador flight.

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Best Price Found	$334
Fastest flight time	13h 19m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Salvador from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $334. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to San Salvador found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $654.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to San Salvador takes 13h 19m

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 13h 19m.
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 September 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 (64% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Delta (22%) and American Airlines (14%).

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,225 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,082 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $600	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,596 reviews	Search Delta flights

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