How long is the flight from United States to El Salvador?

Average flight duration from United States to El Salvador depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to San Salvador El Salvador Intl is 4h 48m on average, while flying from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl is 5h 35m on average. San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the most popular airport in El Salvador.

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Volaris El Salvador

Apr 23

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

May 2

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$209

Multiple Airlines

Apr 23

IAH

21h 25m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 28

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$211

Volaris El Salvador

Apr 30

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

May 5

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$213

Volaris El Salvador

Apr 23

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

Apr 30

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$214

Volaris El Salvador

Apr 18

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

May 5

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$217

Volaris El Salvador

Oct 1

IAH

2h 55m

SAL

Oct 10

SAL

3h 05m

IAH

$218

Frontier

Apr 20

BWI

8h 26m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 24

SAL

25h 21m

1 stop

BWI

$219

Volaris El Salvador

Apr 18

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

May 5

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$219

Volaris El Salvador

Apr 18

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

Apr 25

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$220

Multiple Airlines

Apr 20

IAD

4h 28m

SAL

Apr 24

SAL

8h 59m

1 stop

IAD

$226

Volaris El Salvador

Apr 22

IAD

4h 28m

SAL

Apr 28

SAL

4h 17m

IAD

$227

Volaris El Salvador

Apr 18

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

Apr 21

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$227

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2:47 pm - 4:43 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 56mnonstop

9:11 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$209Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 2

4:06 pm - 12:31 pm

IAH

SAL

21h 25m

1 stop

9:11 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$211Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28

6:05 am - 12:31 pm

BWI

SAL

8h 26m

1 stop

1:37 pm - 4:58 pm

SAL

BWI

25h 21m

1 stop

$219Frontier

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24

6:05 am - 12:31 pm

BWI

SAL

8h 26m

1 stop

1:37 pm - 10:51 am

SAL

BWI

19h 14m

2 stops

$238Frontier

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24

2:45 am - 11:05 am

MIA

SAL

10h 20m

1 stop

5:35 pm - 12:05 am

SAL

MIA

4h 30m

1 stop

$241Avianca

Tue, May 12 - Fri, May 15

2:15 pm - 9:05 pm

MIA

SAL

8h 50m

1 stop

5:35 pm - 12:05 am

SAL

MIA

4h 30m

1 stop

$245Avianca

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11

8:15 am - 8:49 pm

LAX

SAL

11h 34m

1 stop

3:00 am - 6:35 am

SAL

LAX

5h 35mnonstop

$301United Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, Nov 8

8:21 pm - 12:43 pm

HOU

SAL

17h 22m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$302American Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13

11:59 pm - 12:43 pm

LAX

SAL

11h 44m

1 stop

1:43 pm - 7:34 am

SAL

LAX

18h 51m

2 stops

$302American Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 5

6:00 am - 8:49 pm

DCA

SAL

16h 49m

1 stop

3:40 pm - 9:05 pm

SAL

DCA

27h 25m

1 stop

$340United Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6

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HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/23

2:47 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/2

9:11 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$209

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/23

4:06 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/28

9:11 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$211

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/20

6:05 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/24

1:37 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop25h 21m

$219

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/20

6:05 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/24

1:37 pm-10:51 am

2 stops19h 14m

$238

MiamiSan Salvador

MIA - SAL

MIASAL

Miami

Tue 5/12

2:45 am-11:05 am

1 stop10h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/15

5:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 30m

$241

MiamiSan Salvador

MIA - SAL

MIASAL

Miami

Fri 5/8

2:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/11

5:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 30m

$245

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

8:15 am-8:49 pm

1 stop11h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/8

3:00 am-6:35 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$301

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/3

8:21 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/13

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$302

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

11:59 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop11h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/5

1:43 pm-7:34 am

2 stops18h 51m

$302

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/6

3:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$340

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What is the cheapest flight to El Salvador?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to El Salvador are:
$57 per person with Volaris El Salvador
$68 per person with Frontier
$70 per person with Spirit Airlines

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Summary info about El Salvador flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$71
Best Round-Trip Price	$209
Fastest flight time	2h 56m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to El Salvador from United States in the last 72 hours is $71 (Baltimore/Washington to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to El Salvador from United States in the last 72 hours is $209 (Houston George Bush Intcntl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to El Salvador from United States takes 2h 56m (Houston George Bush Intcntl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to El Salvador, with a 13% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to El Salvador

What popular landmarks are in El Salvador?

Costa del Sol is the most popular place of interest in El Salvador. Many travelers make it a point to stop there while traveling to El Salvador. Other popular landmarks and places of interest in El Salvador would be Cerro Verde National Park, Centro Historico de San Salvador, or Estadio Magico Gonzales.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Costa del Sol?

When visiting Costa del Sol in La Herradura, La Paz, the closest airport is San Salvador Airport.

What airlines fly to El Salvador?

Avianca, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to El Salvador according to our data. Avianca is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to El Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to El Salvador on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in El Salvador to fly to?

100% of our momondo users traveling to El Salvador in the past year chose to fly into San Salvador El Salvador Intl in the past year, making it the most popular airport in El Salvador. The San Salvador El Salvador Intl airport serves the city of San Salvador.

How much are flights to El Salvador?

On average, a flight to El Salvador will cost $642 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to El Salvador for as low as $33, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for $33, but manage to find one for $530 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

What is the best day of the week to fly to El Salvador?

Flying to El Salvador on a Tuesday or Sunday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to El Salvador is on a Friday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to El Salvador?

Prices for flights to El Salvador are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to El Salvador?

There are 17 operators available for flights to El Salvador as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to El Salvador?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to El Salvador.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to El Salvador can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at El Salvador. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to El Salvador?

Finding the right flight to El Salvador is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to El Salvador quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to El Salvador with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to El Salvador on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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