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 Miami to San Salvador El Salvador Intl is 2h 40m on average. San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the most popular airport in El Salvador.

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Volaris El Salvador

Feb 18

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Mar 4

SAL

2h 38m

MIA

$115

Volaris El Salvador

Feb 20

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Feb 23

SAL

5h 22m

1 stop

MIA

$116

Volaris El Salvador

Feb 20

MIA

5h 12m

1 stop

SAL

Feb 23

SAL

5h 22m

1 stop

MIA

$118

Volaris El Salvador

Feb 20

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Mar 1

SAL

2h 38m

MIA

$119

Volaris El Salvador

Mar 1

MIA

5h 12m

1 stop

SAL

Mar 8

SAL

5h 22m

1 stop

MIA

$125

Volaris El Salvador

Feb 18

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Mar 2

SAL

5h 22m

1 stop

MIA

$138

Multiple Airlines

Mar 6

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Mar 14

SAL

15h 47m

1 stop

MIA

$150

Multiple Airlines

Mar 6

MIA

5h 12m

1 stop

SAL

Mar 14

SAL

15h 47m

1 stop

MIA

$151

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Feb 28

SAL

15h 47m

1 stop

MIA

$152

Multiple Airlines

Feb 15

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Feb 19

SAL

15h 47m

1 stop

MIA

$165

Volaris

Feb 10

IAH

3h 01m

SAL

Feb 12

SAL

3h 07m

IAH

$168

Multiple Airlines

Feb 7

IAH

3h 05m

SAL

Feb 10

SAL

16h 38m

1 stop

IAH

$172

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8:23 pm - 10:19 pm

MIA

SAL

2h 56mnonstop

7:34 am - 11:12 am

SAL

MIA

2h 38mnonstop

$115Volaris El Salvador

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 4

8:23 pm - 10:19 pm

MIA

SAL

2h 56mnonstop

5:30 am - 11:52 am

SAL

MIA

5h 22m

1 stop

$116Volaris El Salvador

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23

1:24 pm - 5:36 pm

MIA

SAL

5h 12m

1 stop

5:30 am - 11:52 am

SAL

MIA

5h 22m

1 stop

$118Volaris El Salvador

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23

8:20 pm - 2:47 pm

HOU

SAL

18h 27m

2 stops

1:37 pm - 9:43 am

SAL

HOU

20h 06m

2 stops

$225American Airlines

Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2

8:21 pm - 12:43 pm

HOU

SAL

17h 22m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$230American Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7

12:40 pm - 8:49 pm

DCA

SAL

10h 09m

1 stop

3:40 pm - 11:49 am

SAL

DCA

18h 09m

1 stop

$233United Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23

7:59 pm - 8:49 pm

DCA

SAL

26h 50m

1 stop

6:00 am - 6:50 pm

SAL

DCA

10h 50m

1 stop

$240United Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Wed, May 20

3:20 am - 4:30 pm

JFK

SAL

15h 10m

2 stops

10:35 pm - 5:20 am

SAL

JFK

4h 45mnonstop

$275Avianca

Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20

3:00 am - 5:55 am

JFK

SAL

4h 55mnonstop

10:35 pm - 5:20 am

SAL

JFK

4h 45mnonstop

$280Avianca

Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 14

7:59 am - 12:39 pm

DCA

SAL

6h 40m

1 stop

2:04 pm - 11:41 pm

SAL

DCA

7h 37m

1 stop

$281Delta

Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 25

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiSan Salvador

MIA - SAL

MIASAL

Miami

Wed 2/18

8:23 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/4

7:34 am-11:12 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$115

MiamiSan Salvador

MIA - SAL

MIASAL

Miami

Fri 2/20

8:23 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/23

5:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 22m

$116

MiamiSan Salvador

MIA - SAL

MIASAL

Miami

Fri 2/20

1:24 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop5h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/23

5:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 22m

$118

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

8:20 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops18h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/2

1:37 pm-9:43 am

2 stops20h 06m

$225

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

8:21 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/7

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$230

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/16

12:40 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/23

3:40 pm-11:49 am

1 stop18h 09m

$233

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/15

7:59 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop26h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$240

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

3:20 am-4:30 pm

2 stops15h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/20

10:35 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$275

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

3:00 am-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/14

10:35 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$280

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/23

7:59 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/25

2:04 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$281

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What is the cheapest flight to El Salvador?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to El Salvador are:
$50 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	$33
Best Round-Trip Price	$115
Fastest flight time	4h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to El Salvador from United States in the last 72 hours is $33 (Miami 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 $115 (Miami to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to El Salvador from United States takes 4h 40m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to El Salvador, with a 16% 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 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to El Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 8 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 $524 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 $418 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 Wednesday 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 14 operators available for flights to El Salvador as of February 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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