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

Mar 25

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Apr 10

SAL

2h 32m

MIA

$116

Volaris El Salvador

Apr 10

MIA

2h 41m

SAL

Apr 12

SAL

2h 32m

MIA

$119

Multiple Airlines

Apr 1

MIA

2h 53m

SAL

Apr 8

SAL

2h 32m

MIA

$160

Multiple Airlines

Mar 30

MIA

2h 56m

SAL

Apr 1

SAL

2h 40m

MIA

$166

Multiple Airlines

Apr 10

MIA

5h 08m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 11

SAL

15h 48m

1 stop

MIA

$169

Multiple Airlines

Apr 9

MIA

4h 25m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 12

SAL

2h 32m

MIA

$173

Multiple Airlines

Apr 1

MIA

2h 40m

SAL

Apr 12

SAL

2h 32m

MIA

$174

Multiple Airlines

Apr 9

MIA

2h 40m

SAL

Apr 12

SAL

2h 32m

MIA

$175

Multiple Airlines

Apr 8

MIA

2h 53m

SAL

Apr 12

SAL

2h 32m

MIA

$180

United Airlines

Aug 26

IAH

3h 00m

SAL

Sep 3

SAL

3h 10m

IAH

$186

Volaris El Salvador

Aug 15

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

Aug 25

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$187

Avianca

Apr 16

MIA

2h 40m

SAL

Apr 21

SAL

2h 35m

MIA

$188

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2:24 pm - 5:36 pm

MIA

SAL

5h 12m

1 stop

6:34 am - 11:12 am

SAL

MIA

2h 38mnonstop

$116Volaris El Salvador

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11

2:24 pm - 5:36 pm

MIA

SAL

5h 12m

1 stop

6:34 am - 11:12 am

SAL

MIA

2h 38mnonstop

$119Volaris El Salvador

Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13

10:15 am - 12:15 pm

IAH

SAL

3h 00mnonstop

6:00 am - 10:10 am

SAL

IAH

3h 10mnonstop

$186United Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 3

5:35 pm - 8:00 pm

IAD

SAL

4h 25mnonstop

10:05 pm - 4:20 am

SAL

IAD

4h 15mnonstop

$216Avianca

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

8:20 pm - 1:44 pm

HOU

SAL

18h 24m

2 stops

12:37 pm - 9:43 am

SAL

HOU

20h 06m

2 stops

$235American Airlines

Sat, Mar 21 - Fri, Apr 3

6:37 pm - 11:37 am

BWI

SAL

19h 00m

2 stops

1:19 pm - 8:56 am

SAL

BWI

17h 37m

2 stops

$235American Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7

5:50 pm - 8:49 pm

BWI

SAL

28h 59m

1 stop

6:00 am - 9:39 am

SAL

BWI

25h 39m

2 stops

$243United Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Thu, Apr 23

7:00 am - 12:39 pm

BWI

SAL

7h 39m

1 stop

2:04 pm - 12:38 am

SAL

BWI

8h 34m

1 stop

$272Delta

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29

1:00 am - 7:00 am

LAX

SAL

5h 00mnonstop

5:35 pm - 10:10 pm

SAL

LAX

5h 35mnonstop

$280Avianca

Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19

7:10 am - 12:39 pm

DCA

SAL

7h 29m

1 stop

2:04 pm - 9:09 am

SAL

DCA

17h 05m

1 stop

$281Delta

Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, May 1

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Depart

Return

Price

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MiamiSan Salvador

MIA - SAL

MIASAL

Miami

Sun 3/8

2:24 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop5h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/11

6:34 am-11:12 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$116

MiamiSan Salvador

MIA - SAL

MIASAL

Miami

Sun 3/8

2:24 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop5h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/13

6:34 am-11:12 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$119

Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/26

10:15 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$186

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

5:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/13

10:05 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$216

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/21

8:20 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops18h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/3

12:37 pm-9:43 am

2 stops20h 06m

$235

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/24

6:37 pm-11:37 am

2 stops19h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/7

1:19 pm-8:56 am

2 stops17h 37m

$235

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/18

5:50 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop28h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-9:39 am

2 stops25h 39m

$243

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/29

2:04 pm-12:38 am

1 stop8h 34m

$272

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

1:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/19

5:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$280

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/15

7:10 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

2:04 pm-9:09 am

1 stop17h 05m

$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	$31
Best Round-Trip Price	$116
Fastest flight time	3h 01m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to El Salvador from United States in the last 72 hours is $31 (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 $116 (Miami to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to El Salvador from United States takes 3h 01m (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 64% 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 $483 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to El Salvador for as low as $35, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for $35, but manage to find one for $400 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 March 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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