Cheap flights from San Salvador
Air connectivity for San Salvador is provided by two key aviation hubs: the Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, located 33 kilometers from the capital, and Ilopango, which is significantly closer to the center. The route network spans many countries, with the heaviest passenger traffic directed toward Los Angeles (105 flights per week) and Washington. Other popular destinations include San José in Costa Rica and Houston, Texas, where nearly a hundred flights depart weekly.
In total, 17 carriers operate regular flights from San Salvador. Avianca and United Airlines hold leading positions in traffic volume, ensuring reliable connections with major cities in the Americas. To navigate the variety of available routes, you can use the city cards and convenient interest filters featured below on this page.
San Salvador — Mexico City
San Salvador — Guatemala City
San Salvador — Panama City
San Salvador — Medellín
San Salvador — San José
San Salvador — Cancun
San Salvador — Bogota
San Salvador — Guayaquil
San Salvador — San Pedro Sula
San Salvador — Quito
San Salvador — Lima
San Salvador — Las Vegas
Flight insights from San Salvador
Data-driven trends for direct flights from San Salvador — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from San Salvador are Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and San José. Los Angeles leads with around 105 flights a week.
- Los Angeles105 flights/week
- Washington, D.C.102 flights/week
- San José100 flights/week
- Houston97 flights/week
- New York City90 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from San Salvador head to United States, Costa Rica and Honduras. United States alone accounts for about 50% of all direct routes.
- United Statesavg $233
- Costa Ricaavg $157
- Hondurasavg $278
- Colombiaavg $171
- Panamaavg $142
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from San Salvador range from Los Angeles at $133 to Houston at $191 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Los Angelesfrom $133
- Washington, D.C.from $135
- San Joséfrom $157
- Houstonfrom $191
- New York Cityfrom $144
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from San Salvador right now are Cancun from $90, Mexico City from $102 and Los Angeles from $133.
- Cancunfrom $90
- Mexico Cityfrom $102
- Los Angelesfrom $133
- Washington, D.C.from $135
- Guatemala Cityfrom $138
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from San Salvador is to Madrid at about 11h 36m, followed by San Francisco (5h 55m) and Oakland (5h 54m).
- Madrid11h 36m
- San Francisco5h 55m
- Oakland5h 54m
- Montreal5h 24m
- Los Angeles5h 14m
Popular destinations from San Salvador
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ColombiaFrequently asked questions
- Which airports serve San Salvador?
- The city is served by two aviation hubs: the main El Salvador International Airport (SAL), located 33 km from the capital, and Ilopango Airport (ILS), situated 11 km from the city center.
- What are the most popular destinations from San Salvador?
- The highest number of weekly departures is to Los Angeles (105 flights) and Washington (102 flights). Other top-demand routes include San José, with a frequency of 100 flights per week, and Houston, which sees 97 flights.
- How many airlines fly from San Salvador?
- Currently, 17 airlines operate scheduled flights from the city. The leaders in terms of traffic volume are Avianca, United Airlines, Sky High, and Copa Airlines.
- How to find cheap flights from San Salvador?
- To find the best fares, we recommend checking offers from low-cost carriers like Spirit Airlines and comparing prices from different airlines on our page. Using interest filters will help you find the ideal flight option more quickly.
- When is the best time to buy flights from San Salvador?
- The general recommendation is to start monitoring prices 2–3 months before your trip. For popular North American destinations like New York or Miami, the most affordable fares are often found for mid-week flights.