Question 1

What airlines fly to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Salvador from San Francisco according to our data. Avianca is the first choice among our users, with 84% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Salvador. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to San Salvador on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 2

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Flights connecting via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 8h 01m.

Question 3

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Salvador on average per week?

Accepted Answer

As of January 2026, there are 28 flights per week flying from San Francisco to San Salvador. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San Salvador flights?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Avianca have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 14% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 5

How often are flights from San Francisco to San Salvador delayed?

Accepted Answer

Historically, on average around 14% of flights between San Francisco and San Salvador have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 86 minutes.

Question 6

What is the cheapest San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight route?

Accepted Answer

Fly from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl for the best San Francisco - San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight prices

Question 7

How many flights depart from San Francisco to San Salvador on average per day?

Accepted Answer

The number of flights available between San Francisco and San Salvador is 4 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 11:00PM, with 66% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

Question 8

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Francisco and San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Houston (IAH) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Question 9

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Salvador is at noon. Flights from San Francisco to San Salvador during this time can be as low as $567. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $569 on average. Flights to San Salvador from San Francisco in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Question 10

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Salvador from San Francisco is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $533. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Salvador on Saturday is $613.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Salvador from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Salvador for around $497 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Salvador from San Francisco for as low as $454 on momondo.

Question 13

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Question 14

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles (LAX) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 40m.

Question 15

How have San Francisco to San Salvador flight prices changed over time?

Accepted Answer

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to San Salvador flights are approximately 26% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 16

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San Salvador flights?

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 17

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 18

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to San Salvador flights?

Accepted Answer

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to San Salvador flight.

Question 19

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $336.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

If you aren’t able to travel to San Salvador during the month of May, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $422.

Question 21

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport were last updated today.

Question 22

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

As of January 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

Question 23

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

The necessary travel and health documents for your San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best Price Found	$251
Fastest flight time	5h 20m
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Airports in San Salvador	1 airport

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $139	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,559 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $204	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,056 reviews	Search Frontier flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,172 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Volaris El Salvador	PriceFrom $272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 26 reviews	Search Volaris El Salvador flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $339	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 2,496 reviews	Search Avianca flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,190 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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