How long is the flight from San Salvador to Des Moines?

A quick flight from San Salvador to Des Moines can take about 20h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $496. The distance from San Salvador to Des Moines is about 1959 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $552 on this airline. United Airlines is 10% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Salvador to Des Moines as you normally would.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to Des Moines?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Salvador to Des Moines?

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

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jue. 12/253:52 pmSAL - DSM

1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$382

mar. 12/233:52 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops15h 49mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$394

mié. 12/246:15 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops49h 29mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$485

jue. 12/186:55 amSAL - DSM

1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/88:00 amDSM - SAL

2 stops13h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$519

mar. 12/166:55 amSAL - DSM

1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/63:04 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$535

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mié. 4/2212:05 pmSAL - DSM

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

mié. 4/298:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$376

mar. 2/102:50 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines

mar. 3/36:49 pmDSM - SAL

2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$496

mar. 3/313:05 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines

jue. 4/95:50 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop19h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/22

$507

jue. 12/253:52 pmSAL - DSM

1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$382

mié. 4/221:15 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops21h 40mAmerican Airlines

mié. 4/296:19 pmDSM - SAL

2 stops19h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/22

$507

mar. 3/32:58 pmSAL - DSM

1 stop19h 48mAmerican Airlines

mar. 3/102:07 pmDSM - SAL

2 stops21h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/22

$507

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mar. 12/166:55 amSAL - DSM

1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/63:04 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$535

jue. 12/186:55 amSAL - DSM

1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines

jue. 1/88:00 amDSM - SAL

2 stops13h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$519

mar. 12/233:52 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops15h 49mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$394

mié. 12/246:15 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops49h 29mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$485

jue. 12/253:52 pmSAL - DSM

1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL

1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/23

$382

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Des Moines

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Round-trip from	$376 (Avianca)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$656

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SAL - DSM

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San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 4/22

12:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Des Moines

mié. 4/29

8:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$376

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SAL - DSM

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San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 12/25

3:52 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop26h 34m

Des Moines

mar. 12/30

3:45 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop23h 02m

$382

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 2/10

2:50 pm-10:55 am

2 stops20h 05m

Des Moines

mar. 3/3

6:49 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$496

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 3/31

3:05 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops20h 26m

Des Moines

jue. 4/9

5:50 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop19h 34m

$507

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 4/22

1:15 pm-11:55 am

2 stops21h 40m

Des Moines

mié. 4/29

6:19 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$507

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 3/3

2:58 pm-10:46 am

1 stop19h 48m

Des Moines

mar. 3/10

2:07 pm-10:50 am

2 stops21h 43m

$507

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Des Moines (average of $254). Flying from San Salvador to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $622). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Salvador to Des Moines, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,037 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,037 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,037 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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How long is the flight from San Salvador to Des Moines?
A quick flight from San Salvador to Des Moines can take about 20h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $496. The distance from San Salvador to Des Moines is about 1959 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Salvador to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $552 on this airline. United Airlines is 10% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Salvador to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Salvador to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Salvador to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Des Moines (average of $254). Flying from San Salvador to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $622). 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to Des Moines

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

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