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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Salvador from $173

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American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:28 pmDSM-SAL
8h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 11:38 pmSAL-DSM
8h 07m1 stop
$420American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
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8:02 am - 10:47 pmDSM-SAL
14h 45m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 2:19 pmSAL-DSM
21h 39m2 stops
$424United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
American Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 1:27 pmDSM-SAL
18h 47m2 stops
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3:31 pm - 8:32 amSAL-DSM
17h 01m2 stops
$444American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
3:18 pm - 12:17 pmDSM-SAL
20h 59m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 10:40 amSAL-DSM
20h 13m1 stop
$458American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 9:51 pmDSM-SAL
13h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 10:20 pmSAL-DSM
15h 25m1 stop
$467United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 9:19 pmDSM-SAL
15h 14m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:55 amSAL-DSM
20h 05m2 stops
$469United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 1:19 pmDSM-SAL
24h 14m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:54 pm - 2:19 pmSAL-DSM
14h 25m2 stops
$471United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 9:51 pmDSM-SAL
13h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 2:19 pmSAL-DSM
21h 39m2 stops
$476United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 1:27 pmDSM-SAL
20h 01m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 10:54 pmSAL-DSM
8h 27m1 stop
$477American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 6:19 pmDSM-SAL
24h 21m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:40 pmSAL-DSM
14h 40m2 stops
$568Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to San Salvador flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 19
DSM8:02 amDes Moines
14h 45m
2 stops
SAL10:47 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Nov 26
SAL4:40 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
21h 39m
2 stops
DSM2:19 pmDes Moines
$424
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United Airlines
Nov 8
DSM8:02 amDes Moines
13h 49m
2 stops
SAL9:51 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Nov 11
SAL6:55 amSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
15h 25m
1 stop
DSM10:20 pmDes Moines
$467
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United Airlines
Nov 24
DSM6:05 amDes Moines
15h 14m
1 stop
SAL9:19 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Feb 2
SAL2:50 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
20h 05m
2 stops
DSM10:55 amDes Moines
$469
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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

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American Airlines
Nov 19
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
8h 28m
1 stop
SAL2:28 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Nov 26
SAL3:31 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
8h 07m
1 stop
DSM11:38 pmDes Moines
$420
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American Airlines
Nov 7
DSM6:40 pmDes Moines
18h 47m
2 stops
SAL1:27 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Nov 14
SAL3:31 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
17h 01m
2 stops
DSM8:32 amDes Moines
$444
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American Airlines
Nov 7
DSM3:18 pmDes Moines
20h 59m
2 stops
SAL12:17 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
Nov 14
SAL2:27 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl
20h 13m
1 stop
DSM10:40 amDes Moines
$458
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San Salvador that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 25, 2025.
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Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/26

3:31 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$420

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

8:02 am-10:47 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/26

4:40 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$424

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

6:40 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops18h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 11/14

3:31 pm-8:32 am

2 stops17h 01m

$444

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

3:18 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops20h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 11/14

2:27 pm-10:40 am

1 stop20h 13m

$458

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 11/8

8:02 am-9:51 pm

2 stops13h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/11

6:55 am-10:20 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$467

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

6:05 am-9:19 pm

1 stop15h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/2

2:50 pm-10:55 am

2 stops20h 05m

$469

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 11/8

1:05 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops24h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/11

11:54 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$471

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 11/8

8:02 am-9:51 pm

2 stops13h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/15

4:40 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$476

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sun 11/9

5:26 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop20h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/16

2:27 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$477

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

5:58 pm-6:19 pm

3 stops24h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 11/14

8:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$568

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

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 $582.

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 Des Moines is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $593. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Salvador on Tuesday is $1,022.

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 at noon. Flights from Des Moines to San Salvador during this time can be as low as $553. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $937 on average. Flights to San Salvador from Des Moines in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Salvador for around $733 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 $657 on momondo.

When to book flights 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 14m.

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to San Salvador?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to San Salvador

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DeltaPriceFrom $351Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,973 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $478Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,928 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $519Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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