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 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 30m on average. San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the most popular airport in El Salvador.

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Frontier

Apr 8

BWI

8h 46m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 17

SAL

9h 07m

1 stop

BWI

$193

Frontier

Apr 11

BWI

19h 16m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 17

SAL

9h 07m

1 stop

BWI

$199

Frontier

Apr 11

EWR

23h 28m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 17

SAL

9h 39m

1 stop

EWR

$199

Frontier

Apr 10

IAH

3h 01m

SAL

Apr 13

SAL

22h 15m

1 stop

IAH

$200

Frontier

Apr 10

IAH

17h 45m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 12

SAL

15h 06m

1 stop

IAH

$201

Multiple Airlines

Apr 9

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

Apr 12

SAL

15h 06m

1 stop

IAH

$202

Frontier

Apr 6

BWI

9h 26m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 24

SAL

9h 07m

1 stop

BWI

$203

Frontier

Apr 6

IAH

14h 33m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 10

SAL

27h 52m

1 stop

IAH

$203

Volaris El Salvador

May 26

EWR

5h 24m

SAL

May 29

SAL

4h 40m

EWR

$203

Frontier

Apr 10

IAH

3h 01m

SAL

Apr 13

SAL

22h 15m

1 stop

IAH

$206

Frontier

Apr 8

IAH

16h 45m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 13

SAL

22h 15m

1 stop

IAH

$207

Frontier

Apr 5

BWI

21h 34m

1 stop

SAL

Apr 8

SAL

14h 36m

1 stop

BWI

$208

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3:19 pm - 10:05 pm

BWI

SAL

8h 46m

1 stop

1:37 pm - 12:44 am

SAL

BWI

9h 07m

1 stop

$193Frontier

Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 17

5:42 pm - 10:58 am

BWI

SAL

19h 16m

1 stop

1:37 pm - 12:44 am

SAL

BWI

9h 07m

1 stop

$199Frontier

Sat, Apr 11 - Fri, Apr 17

6:59 am - 10:23 am

EWR

SAL

5h 24mnonstop

10:49 pm - 5:29 am

SAL

EWR

4h 40mnonstop

$203Volaris El Salvador

Tue, May 26 - Fri, May 29

6:59 am - 9:49 am

EWR

SAL

4h 50mnonstop

10:49 pm - 5:29 am

SAL

EWR

4h 40mnonstop

$208Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16

8:21 pm - 12:43 pm

HOU

SAL

17h 22m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$271American Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6

1:50 pm - 7:50 pm

LAX

SAL

5h 00mnonstop

8:00 am - 12:25 pm

SAL

LAX

5h 25mnonstop

$286Avianca

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 21

12:15 am - 6:15 am

LAX

SAL

5h 00mnonstop

6:15 pm - 10:40 pm

SAL

LAX

5h 25mnonstop

$289Avianca

Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, May 6

10:59 pm - 12:19 pm

LAX

SAL

12h 20m

1 stop

1:43 pm - 7:34 am

SAL

LAX

18h 51m

2 stops

$294American Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

6:20 am - 12:39 pm

JFK

SAL

8h 19m

1 stop

2:04 pm - 12:48 am

SAL

JFK

8h 44m

1 stop

$301Delta

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 23

6:00 am - 12:26 pm

DCA

SAL

8h 26m

1 stop

1:51 pm - 11:44 pm

SAL

DCA

7h 53m

1 stop

$301Delta

Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 16

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/8

3:19 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/17

1:37 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 07m

$193

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/11

5:42 pm-10:58 am

1 stop19h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/17

1:37 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 07m

$199

NewarkSan Salvador

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

Tue 5/26

6:59 am-10:23 am

Nonstop5h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/29

10:49 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$203

Quickest round-trip

NewarkSan Salvador

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

Tue 9/8

6:59 am-9:49 am

Nonstop4h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/16

10:49 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$208

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

8:21 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/6

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$271

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

1:50 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/21

8:00 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$286

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

12:15 am-6:15 am

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/6

6:15 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$289

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

10:59 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop12h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/12

1:43 pm-7:34 am

2 stops18h 51m

$294

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/21

6:20 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/23

2:04 pm-12:48 am

1 stop8h 44m

$301

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/16

1:51 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$301

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What is the cheapest flight to El Salvador?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to El Salvador are:
$55 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	$66
Best Round-Trip Price	$193
Fastest flight time	5h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to El Salvador from United States in the last 72 hours is $66 (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 $193 (Baltimore/Washington to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to El Salvador from United States takes 5h 00m (New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 9 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 $559 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 $469 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 16 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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