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$136+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Cancún (CUN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — CUN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Cancun are usually found in November or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to Cancún (CUN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$282
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$136
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$285

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Cancun
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:30 amSAL - CUN
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1712:38 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop3h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:52 amSAL - CUN
Nonstop3h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 11/912:38 pmCUN - SAL
Nonstop3h 13mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/10$291
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:52 amSAL - CUN
Nonstop3h 56mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 10/2612:38 pmCUN - SAL
Nonstop3h 13mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/9$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:52 amSAL - CUN
1 stop3h 56mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 9/2812:38 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop3h 13mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/11$302
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:52 amSAL - CUN
Nonstop3h 56mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 10/512:38 pmCUN - SAL
Nonstop3h 13mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 9/9$304
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:25 pmSAL - CUN
2 stops12h 20mAvianca
Sun 9/282:10 pmCUN - SAL
2 stops17h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$307
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:20 amSAL - CUN
Nonstop1h 50mAvianca
Tue 9/232:15 pmCUN - SAL
Nonstop1h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$310
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:20 amSAL - CUN
Nonstop1h 50mAvianca
Sat 10/252:15 pmCUN - SAL
Nonstop1h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/9$311
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:14 pmSAL - CUN
1 stop6h 27mAeromexico
Tue 12/307:50 amCUN - SAL
1 stop7h 09mAeromexico
Deal found 9/11$312
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:33 amSAL - CUN
1 stop12h 25mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/227:00 amCUN - SAL
1 stop6h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/9$313

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to Cancún that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Cancún that are best for you.

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San Salvador

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Cancún

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Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/26

6:52 am-11:48 am

1 stop3h 56m

Cancun

Sun 9/28

12:38 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop3h 13m

$302

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/18

3:58 pm-10:22 am

1 stop17h 24m

Cancun

Mon 10/20

4:29 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop23h 17m

$312

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/5

2:41 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Cancun

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$312

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/18

8:33 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Cancun

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$313

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/29

8:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Cancun

Sat 10/4

2:15 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$313

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/16

7:30 am-9:58 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Cancun

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-8:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$313

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/17

8:33 am-3:32 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Cancun

Sun 10/19

7:00 am-8:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$313

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/19

5:04 am-3:32 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Cancun

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$313

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/17

8:33 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Cancun

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-8:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$313

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/13

6:52 am-11:48 am

Nonstop3h 56m

$136

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Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to Cancún

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to Cancún. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Salvador to Cancún. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from San Salvador to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAL to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from San Salvador to Cancún by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Cancún. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Cancún flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cancún. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, and Avianca from San Salvador to Cancún have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,701 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Salvador to Cancún flight route?

    Flights from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Cancun have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Salvador to Cancún?

    Volaris El Salvador and Aeromexico can get you from San Salvador to Cancún in just under 3h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 28m. San Salvador and Cancún are separated by a distance of 543 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Salvador to Cancún round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to Cancún is Volaris El Salvador. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $166 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Aeromexico, starting at $197 and $242 round-trip. Volaris El Salvador is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Cancún?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Salvador to Cancún? While on average our users pay $313, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $271. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Cancun), is priced around $254.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to Cancún that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Salvador to Cancún flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to Cancún?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Salvador to Cancún.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Salvador to Cancún?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to Cancún by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from San Salvador to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Salvador to Cancún

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to Cancún. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$166Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$197Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$242Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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