Cheap flights to San Salvador
Air service to San Salvador is provided through two main aviation hubs: El Salvador International Airport, located 33 km from the capital, and Ilopango. The city's route network includes 15 popular destinations, with flights from Los Angeles (112 departures per week), San José, and Washington leading the way. To plan your trip, it is also useful to check the how to get there section for the city center and the current weather in the region.
In total, 18 airlines operate flights to San Salvador, providing stable connections with major American hubs. The leading carriers by flight volume are Avianca, United Airlines, and Northern Sky. Below on the page, you will find detailed search cards for tickets from specific departure cities, allowing you to select the best travel option.
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Flight insights to San Salvador
Data-driven trends for direct flights to San Salvador — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to San Salvador come from Los Angeles, San José and Washington, D.C.. Los Angeles leads with around 112 flights a week.
- Los Angeles112 flights/week
- San José109 flights/week
- Washington, D.C.103 flights/week
- Miami94 flights/week
- Houston94 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to San Salvador depart from United States, Costa Rica and Honduras. United States alone accounts for about 52% of all direct routes.
- United Statesavg $224
- Costa Ricaavg $180
- Hondurasavg $311
- Canadaavg $249
- Colombiaavg $232
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to San Salvador range from Washington, D.C. at $82 to Houston at $181 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Los Angelesfrom $111
- San Joséfrom $180
- Washington, D.C.from $82
- Miamifrom $154
- Houstonfrom $181
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to San Salvador from right now are Washington, D.C. from $82, Los Angeles from $111 and Guatemala City from $125.
- Washington, D.C.from $82
- Los Angelesfrom $111
- Guatemala Cityfrom $125
- Panama Cityfrom $138
- Cancunfrom $141
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to San Salvador is from 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
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MexicoFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to San Salvador?
- Air service connects the capital of El Salvador with 15 key cities around the world. The most developed route network covers North and Central America.
- Which cities fly most frequently to San Salvador?
- The most popular destinations are Los Angeles (112 flights per week), San José (109 flights), and Washington (103 flights). High flight intensity is also observed from Houston and Miami, with 94 flights each per week.
- How many airlines fly to San Salvador?
- 18 air carriers operate regular flights to the city. The largest operators by number of flights are Avianca, performing over 840 flights per week, and United Airlines.
- Which airports handle flights in San Salvador?
- Most passenger traffic goes through El Salvador International Airport, located 33 km from the city. The Ilopango airport is also used, which is closer to the center—just 11 km away.
- How to find cheap tickets to San Salvador?
- To find the best deals, it is recommended to track low-cost carriers such as Frontier Airlines or Volaris Costa Rica. Using the search forms for specific departure cities on this page will help you compare prices and choose the most affordable option.