What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to El Salvador?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Avianca are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to El Salvador

How long is the flight from Iowa to El Salvador?

Average flight duration from Iowa to El Salvador depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Des Moines to San Salvador is 7h 24m on average, while flying from Dubuque to San Salvador is 13h 50m on average. San Salvador is the most popular airport in El Salvador.

What airlines fly to El Salvador?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to El Salvador from Iowa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to El Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to El Salvador on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to El Salvador?

Prices for flights from Iowa to El Salvador were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to El Salvador?

The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to El Salvador is 3 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to El Salvador?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to El Salvador.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to El Salvador?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to El Salvador may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at El Salvador. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:20 pm - 10:50 amDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

43h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

5:40 pm - 5:14 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

23h 34m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Chicago O'Hare Intl

$646Avianca

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14

7:38 am - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:50 pm - 10:33 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$649United Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 10

8:00 am - 3:24 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 24m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:50 pm - 10:33 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$649United Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 4

8:00 am - 3:24 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 24m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$649United Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26

6:00 am - 2:07 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

8h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:05 pm - 9:14 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

19h 09m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$654American Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 21

7:50 pm - 2:07 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

3:07 pm - 9:56 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

18h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$654American Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26

7:36 pm - 12:27 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

16h 51m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

1:27 pm - 9:04 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

19h 37m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$654American Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 4

9:30 am - 9:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

12:10 pm - 10:21 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$726Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14

11:27 am - 9:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

9h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

12:10 pm - 10:21 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$726Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16

5:30 am - 1:14 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:39 pm - 10:38 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$935Delta

Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 15

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6:45 pm - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

26h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:40 pm - 2:20 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

21h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$758United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 26

6:45 pm - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

26h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:50 pm - 10:59 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

32h 09m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$766United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 26

8:00 am - 12:40 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

28h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:59 pm - 5:28 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 29m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$768Copa Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 9:19 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

15h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 9:35 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

14h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$770United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

7:37 pm - 1:41 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:08 pm - 8:46 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

19h 38m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$786American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

7:37 pm - 1:41 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:05 pm - 11:59 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 54m1 stop Miami

$824American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

7:00 am - 12:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

29h 08m1 stop Miami

1:08 pm - 11:59 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 51m1 stop Miami

$830American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

5:30 am - 1:32 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

8h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:39 pm - 11:09 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

8h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,099Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

12:35 pm - 6:49 amDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 14m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

7:45 am - 1:51 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

30h 06m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$1,514Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

6:45 pm - 8:15 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

25h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

8:15 am - 9:55 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,192Air Canada

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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Mar 30

DSM6:15 amDes Moines

16h 20m

2 stops

SAL9:35 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Apr 1

SAL1:50 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 40m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$649

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Mar 30

DSM11:30 amDes Moines

10h 19m

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Apr 1

SAL3:40 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

21h 31m

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DSM2:11 pmDes Moines

$654

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Mar 30

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

7h 30m

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Apr 1

SAL1:50 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 40m

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DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

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Jan 19

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

8h 07m

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SAL2:07 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 21

SAL3:07 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

26h 22m

1 stop

DSM5:29 pmDes Moines

$660

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Jan 6

DSM7:57 pmDes Moines

17h 08m

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SAL1:05 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

Jan 29

SAL3:07 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

19h 29m

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DSM10:36 amDes Moines

$672

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Dec 1

CID3:56 pmCedar Rapids

22h 07m

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Dec 16

SAL3:04 pmSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

22h 20m

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DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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Wed 12/9

3:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops43h 30m

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Mon 12/14

5:40 pm-5:14 pm

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$646

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$649

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DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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2:50 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$649

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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Tue 1/19

8:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/26

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$649

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Tue 1/19

6:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/21

2:05 pm-9:14 am

2 stops19h 09m

$654

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

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Tue 1/19

7:50 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops18h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/26

3:07 pm-9:56 am

2 stops18h 49m

$654

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

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Mon 3/1

7:36 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops16h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/4

1:27 pm-9:04 am

2 stops19h 37m

$654

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 12/9

9:30 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/14

12:10 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$726

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

11:27 am-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/16

12:10 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$726

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM Des Moines - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sun 11/29

5:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/15

2:39 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$935

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What is the cheapest month to fly to El Salvador?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to El Salvador from Iowa, with most prices found around $500. The month of February is another great option to travel to El Salvador, with average flight prices from Iowa averaging around $559.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Iowa to El Salvador?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to El Salvador from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to El Salvador for around $768 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to El Salvador from Iowa for as low as $669 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$358
Fastest flight time	7h 09m
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The best one-way flight to El Salvador from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $358. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to El Salvador found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $646.

The fastest flight from Iowa to El Salvador takes 7h 09m

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The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to El Salvador is 3 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to El Salvador?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to El Salvador.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to El Salvador?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to El Salvador may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at El Salvador. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $474	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,464 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,214 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $600	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,694 reviews	Search Delta flights

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