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$176+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — CUN
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Cancun are usually found in March or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$176
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$303

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less
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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 November 13, 2025.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:52 amSAL - CUN
1 stop3h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 1/712:35 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop3h 21mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/12$275
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:52 amSAL - CUN
1 stop3h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 11/3012:35 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop3h 21mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/12$278
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Tue 12/1611:50 amSAL - CUN
Nonstop1h 50mAvianca
Thu 12/183:40 pmCUN - SAL
Nonstop1h 45mAvianca
Deal found 11/12$311
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/146:52 amSAL - CUN
1 stop3h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 11/1712:35 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop3h 21mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/13$312
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/313:14 pmSAL - CUN
1 stop8h 15mAeromexico
Wed 1/77:50 amCUN - SAL
1 stop7h 09mAeromexico
Deal found 11/12$313
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 11/288:33 amSAL - CUN
1 stop12h 32mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/211:17 amCUN - SAL
1 stop13h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12$314
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:30 amSAL - CUN
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Fri 12/192:00 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/11$317
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/1712:35 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop3h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$320
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:00 amSAL - CUN
1 stop9h 39mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/17:01 amCUN - SAL
1 stop6h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/11$324
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/411:50 amSAL - CUN
Nonstop1h 50mAvianca
Mon 12/82:00 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/11$325
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/195:30 amSAL - CUN
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Mon 12/222:00 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop17h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/12$328

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 November 13, 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 11/28

5:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Cancun

Tue 12/2

11:17 am-11:39 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$314

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/27

5:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Cancun

Thu 12/4

4:41 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$314

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/22

2:01 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

11:27 am-11:39 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$314

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/1

11:50 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Cancun

Tue 1/6

3:40 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$318

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/3

11:50 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Cancun

Tue 2/10

3:40 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$318

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/13

8:36 am-10:01 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Cancun

Tue 1/20

7:01 am-8:38 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$321

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/22

5:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Cancun

Thu 1/1

7:01 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$324

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/19

5:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Cancun

Mon 12/22

2:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop17h 10m

$328

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/27

8:35 am-3:34 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Cancun

Sat 4/4

11:33 am-11:36 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$361

San SalvadorCancún

SAL - CUN

SALCUN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/26

5:02 am-10:01 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Cancun

Sat 4/4

4:42 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$361

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Compare providers for flights from San Salvador to Cancún

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Salvador to Cancún in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Salvador-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from San Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 7, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún (average of $125). Flying from San Salvador to Cancún in September is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 November 13, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% 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 November 2, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Cancún?

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 November 13, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and Aeromexico 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
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,668 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,476 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to Cancún. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Copa Airlines and Avianca can get you from San Salvador to Cancún in just under 1h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 15m. 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 Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $187 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Volaris El Salvador and Aeromexico, starting at $193 and $242 round-trip. Avianca is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Salvador to Cancún one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $176. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris El Salvador and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from San Salvador to Cancún for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador to Cancún?

    Consider Avianca (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (100%) or Avianca (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Salvador to Cancún.

  • 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 $282. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Cancun), is priced around $283.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Cancún (average of $125). Flying from San Salvador to Cancún in September is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$187Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$193Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$242Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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