Cheap flights to San Salvador
31 cities have regular scheduled flights to San Salvador (SAL). 18 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Los Angeles, San José, Washington, D.C., Houston, Miami. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Guatemala City — San Salvador
Miami — Mexico City
Mexico City — San Salvador
Panama City — San Salvador
Houston — San Salvador
New York City — Atlanta
Los Angeles — San Salvador
San José — San Salvador
Medellín — Barranquilla
Dallas — San Salvador
Washington, D.C. — San Salvador
Guayaquil — Panama City
Popular departure cities to San Salvador
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Dominican RepublicFlight 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
- Houston94 flights/week
- Miami94 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 $143
- Costa Ricaavg $100
- Hondurasavg $257
- Canadaavg $228
- Colombiaavg $217
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to San Salvador range from Washington, D.C. at $80 to Miami at $118 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Los Angelesfrom $104
- San Joséfrom $100
- Washington, D.C.from $80
- Houstonfrom $82
- Miamifrom $118
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to San Salvador from right now are New York City from $58, Washington, D.C. from $80 and Houston from $82.
- New York Cityfrom $58
- Washington, D.C.from $80
- Houstonfrom $82
- San Joséfrom $100
- Los Angelesfrom $104
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
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to San Salvador?
- There are 31+ cities with regular flights to San Salvador, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to San Salvador depart from?
- Most travelers fly to San Salvador from Los Angeles, San José, Washington, D.C., Houston, Miami. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to San Salvador?
- 18 airlines operate flights to San Salvador, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to San Salvador?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to San Salvador?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.