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$299+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — DSM
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/202:44 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/38:35 amDSM - SAL
2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:00 amSAL - DSM
1 stop12h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:00 amDSM - SAL
2 stops16h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:00 amSAL - DSM
1 stop17h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/308:00 amDSM - SAL
2 stops37h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$525
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:06 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops20h 16mFrontier
Fri 1/28:29 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops12h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:55 amSAL - DSM
2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:46 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops18h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:00 amSAL - DSM
2 stops16h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$576
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:15 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops49h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$590

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$376
(Avianca)

One-way from

$299
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$635
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to Des Moines 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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Des Moines that are best for you.

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San Salvador

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$376

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/26

3:40 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

6:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$496

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/1

12:37 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

5:19 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$501

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/31

2:47 pm-10:34 am

2 stops18h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

5:19 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$506

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

2:30 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops20h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

2:38 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops22h 46m

$506

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/3

2:56 pm-10:47 am

1 stop19h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

2:00 pm-11:37 am

2 stops22h 37m

$506

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

6:55 am-2:22 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

3:35 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$507

San SalvadorDes Moines

SAL - DSM

SALDSM

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/7

5:35 pm-10:46 pm

3 stops29h 11m

$299

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Deals found on 12/9

Compare providers for flights from San Salvador to Des Moines

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 Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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-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.

Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Des Moines

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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?

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
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
9,089 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Related info for your journey

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

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

    A quick flight from San Salvador to Des Moines can take about 10h 19m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $501. 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Salvador to Des Moines. 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 December 9, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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