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

Apr 11

IAH

2h 55m

SAL

Apr 25

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$168

Multiple Airlines

Feb 7

IAH

3h 05m

SAL

Feb 10

SAL

19h 09m

2 stops

IAH

$170

Spirit Airlines

Feb 24

ATL

7h 09m

1 stop

SAL

Mar 3

SAL

6h 01m

1 stop

ATL

$171

Volaris

Feb 24

IAH

3h 01m

SAL

Mar 3

SAL

3h 07m

IAH

$171

Frontier

Apr 10

IAH

3h 01m

SAL

Apr 13

SAL

3h 11m

IAH

$172

Multiple Airlines

Feb 22

ATL

7h 09m

1 stop

SAL

Mar 1

SAL

3h 53m

ATL

$176

Multiple Airlines

Feb 7

IAH

3h 05m

SAL

Feb 10

SAL

7h 56m

1 stop

IAH

$176

Volaris El Salvador

May 7

IAH

2h 56m

SAL

May 26

SAL

3h 06m

IAH

$178

Spirit Airlines

Feb 17

ATL

7h 09m

1 stop

SAL

Mar 3

SAL

6h 01m

1 stop

ATL

$181

Multiple Airlines

Feb 24

IAH

7h 35m

1 stop

SAL

Mar 10

SAL

3h 07m

IAH

$181

Spirit Airlines

Feb 24

ATL

7h 09m

1 stop

SAL

Mar 10

SAL

6h 02m

1 stop

ATL

$182

Spirit Airlines

Feb 24

BWI

9h 36m

1 stop

SAL

Mar 3

SAL

16h 04m

1 stop

BWI

$182

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3:41 pm - 5:36 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:11 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$168Volaris

Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 25

7:00 am - 10:05 am

IAH

SAL

3h 05mnonstop

4:02 pm - 11:11 am

SAL

IAH

19h 09m

2 stops

$170Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10

2:47 pm - 4:43 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 56mnonstop

9:11 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$178Volaris El Salvador

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26

6:20 am - 9:05 pm

IAD

SAL

16h 45m

2 stops

10:10 am - 2:15 am

SAL

IAD

14h 05m

2 stops

$203Avianca

Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 31

1:07 pm - 4:44 pm

IAD

SAL

4h 37mnonstop

6:20 am - 11:27 am

SAL

IAD

4h 07mnonstop

$206Volaris El Salvador

Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 12

6:15 pm - 9:55 pm

IAD

SAL

4h 40mnonstop

8:25 pm - 1:40 am

SAL

IAD

4h 15mnonstop

$208Avianca

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

4:21 pm - 12:37 pm

HOU

SAL

20h 16m

2 stops

1:37 pm - 9:43 am

SAL

HOU

20h 06m

2 stops

$225American Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 4

8:21 pm - 12:43 pm

HOU

SAL

17h 22m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$231American Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11

6:00 am - 8:49 pm

BWI

SAL

16h 49m

1 stop

1:15 am - 11:20 am

SAL

BWI

8h 05m

1 stop

$233United Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25

3:05 pm - 9:35 pm

DCA

SAL

8h 30m

1 stop

6:00 am - 4:04 pm

SAL

DCA

8h 04m

1 stop

$233United Airlines

Thu, May 14 - Wed, May 20

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/11

3:41 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/25

9:11 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$168

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/10

4:02 pm-11:11 am

2 stops19h 09m

$170

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/7

2:47 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/26

9:11 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$178

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/1

6:20 am-9:05 pm

2 stops16h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/31

10:10 am-2:15 am

2 stops14h 05m

$203

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

1:07 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/12

6:20 am-11:27 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$206

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

6:15 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/24

8:25 pm-1:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$208

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

4:21 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops20h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/4

1:37 pm-9:43 am

2 stops20h 06m

$225

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/8

8:21 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/11

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$231

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/25

1:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 05m

$233

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/14

3:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-4:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$233

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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	$63
Best Round-Trip Price	$168
Fastest flight time	4h 49m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to El Salvador from United States in the last 72 hours is $63 (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson 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 $168 (Houston George Bush Intcntl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to El Salvador from United States takes 4h 49m (Los Angeles 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 $538 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 $406 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 January 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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