On this page, you can find and buy flights from San Francisco to San Salvador. The 4,228 km route is served regularly, with approximately 12 flights per week for convenient travel planning.
Flights on this route are operated by AV. Ticket prices are constantly changing, so use the low price calendar to find the best deals and learn how to get to San Francisco Airport and reach your destination from San Salvador Airport.
The table shows direct flights San Francisco → San Salvador on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 5 h 35 min. Regular flights are operated by Avianca. Departures from San Francisco International Airport airports, arrivals at El Salvador International Airport and Ilopango.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San Francisco — San Salvador by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 593 in a, and the most expensive are around AED 1,593 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San Francisco → San Salvador, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,973 | high | May | AED 1,396 | low | Sep | AED 1,347 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,684 | medium | Jun | AED 1,636 | medium | Oct | AED 1,347 | low |
| Mar | AED 1,877 | high | Jul | AED 1,925 | high | Nov | AED 1,973 | high |
| Apr | AED 1,444 | low | Aug | AED 2,021 | high | Dec | AED 2,069 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in San Salvador are hottest in March, when the average high reaches 33.2°C. June is considered the rainiest period, bringing up to 351 mm of precipitation and up to 28 rainy days per month.
From a budget perspective, the most advantageous month to fly is February, with prices AED 593. Peak ticket prices are recorded in March, when the minimum fare starts AED 1,593.
The optimal time for a trip is January or February: these months offer dry weather and the lowest airfares. It is best to avoid the period from May to October due to heavy tropical rains.
There are about 12 flights per week on the route from San Francisco to San Salvador. The main carrier providing regular service between the cities is Avianca (AV). To see detailed schedules for specific days and choose a suitable flight option, check the airline cards in the list below.
Flights San Francisco — San Salvador depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive at El Salvador International Airport and Ilopango. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covering 4,228 km takes about 5–5.5 hours on average. Travel time for connecting flights depends on the duration of layovers at transit hubs.
Regular air service between the cities is provided by Avianca (AV). A full list of available carriers and flight options is provided on this page.
The lowest prices are usually available for flights in January and February. To avoid overpaying, we recommend tracking the current minimum in the low price calendar and booking tickets in advance.
Flights from the USA are received at San Salvador International Airport (SAL). Information on how to get from the terminal to the city can be found in the relevant section of our service.
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