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 20m on average. San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the most popular airport in El Salvador.

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Volaris El Salvador

Sep 8

IAH

2h 55m

SAL

Sep 10

SAL

3h 05m

IAH

$235

Volaris El Salvador

Aug 20

IAH

2h 55m

SAL

Aug 25

SAL

3h 05m

IAH

$242

Volaris El Salvador

Aug 27

IAH

2h 55m

SAL

Sep 5

SAL

3h 05m

IAH

$244

Volaris El Salvador

Jun 4

EWR

4h 50m

SAL

Jun 8

SAL

4h 40m

EWR

$247

Volaris El Salvador

Jun 4

EWR

4h 50m

SAL

Jun 15

SAL

4h 40m

EWR

$249

Volaris El Salvador

Sep 12

EWR

4h 50m

SAL

Sep 28

SAL

4h 40m

EWR

$250

Volaris El Salvador

Oct 29

IAH

2h 55m

SAL

Oct 31

SAL

3h 05m

IAH

$251

Volaris El Salvador

Sep 15

EWR

4h 50m

SAL

Sep 25

SAL

4h 40m

EWR

$251

Volaris El Salvador

Sep 12

IAH

2h 55m

SAL

Sep 19

SAL

3h 05m

IAH

$254

Volaris El Salvador

Oct 8

EWR

4h 50m

SAL

Oct 12

SAL

4h 40m

EWR

$255

Volaris El Salvador

Jun 2

EWR

4h 50m

SAL

Jun 5

SAL

4h 40m

EWR

$256

Volaris El Salvador

Oct 13

IAH

2h 55m

SAL

Nov 12

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$257

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2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$235Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10

2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$242Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$244Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5

6:00 am - 12:45 pm

HOU

SAL

7h 45m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 12:23 pm

SAL

HOU

22h 03m

2 stops

$285American Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25

6:00 am - 12:45 pm

HOU

SAL

7h 45m

1 stop

1:59 pm - 3:58 pm

SAL

HOU

24h 59m

1 stop

$287American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

3:35 am - 6:30 am

JFK

SAL

4h 55mnonstop

5:20 pm - 1:50 am

SAL

JFK

6h 30m

1 stop

$322Avianca

Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2

3:20 am - 10:50 am

JFK

SAL

9h 30m

1 stop

6:30 pm - 1:15 am

SAL

JFK

4h 45mnonstop

$326Avianca

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

3:34 pm - 9:50 am

ONT

SAL

41h 16m

2 stops

11:00 am - 4:48 pm

SAL

ONT

30h 48m

1 stop

$385Frontier

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31

12:05 pm - 2:45 pm

DFW

SAL

3h 40mnonstop

11:05 am - 3:55 pm

SAL

DFW

3h 50mnonstop

$389Frontier

Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jul 3

7:05 pm - 12:15 pm

BWI

SAL

19h 10m

2 stops

1:15 am - 11:47 am

SAL

BWI

8h 32m

1 stop

$401United Airlines

Tue, May 19 - Wed, Jun 3

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HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/8

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/10

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$235

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/20

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/25

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$242

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/27

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/5

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$244

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/25

1:20 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$285

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/21

1:59 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$287

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/29

3:35 am-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/2

5:20 pm-1:50 am

1 stop6h 30m

$322

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/23

3:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop9h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/27

6:30 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$326

OntarioSan Salvador

ONT - SAL

ONTSAL

Ontario

Sat 8/22

3:34 pm-9:50 am

2 stops41h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/31

11:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop30h 48m

$385

DallasSan Salvador

DFW - SAL

DFWSAL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 6/5

12:05 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/3

11:05 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$389

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/19

7:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops19h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/3

1:15 am-11:47 am

1 stop8h 32m

$401

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What is the cheapest flight to El Salvador?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to El Salvador are:
$64 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	$98
Best Round-Trip Price	$235
Fastest flight time	2h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to El Salvador from United States in the last 72 hours is $98 (Newark 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 $235 (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 55m (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 9% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to El Salvador

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 $607 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to El Salvador for as low as $89, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for $89, but manage to find one for $522 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 Saturday 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 16 operators available for flights to El Salvador as of May 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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