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$91+ Cheap flights from California to El Salvador

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAL
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to El Salvador

Cheapest flights from California to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:35 pmLAX - SAL
2 stops16h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/201:31 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:11 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/41:31 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:55 pmONT - SAL
2 stops23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/313:21 pmSAL - ONT
2 stops23h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/316:04 amONT - SAL
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/314:40 pmSAL - ONT
2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:59 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop17h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/153:49 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop20h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:59 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop13h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/93:21 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops18h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$353
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:50 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 1/317:00 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 26mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/28$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Tue 12/3010:01 pmLAS - SAL
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Sat 1/2411:54 amSAL - LAS
2 stops37h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/28$379
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:50 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/3111:10 amSAL - LAX
1 stop26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/306:45 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop24h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/174:40 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/306:39 pmONT - SAL
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/24:40 pmSAL - ONT
2 stops30h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:39 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop11h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/133:21 pmSAL - SFO
2 stops20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$388

Find flight deals from California to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated December 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$254
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One-way from

$91
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December

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September

Average price

$683

Good round-trip deal

$260 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to El Salvador 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to El Salvador that are best for you.

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California

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El Salvador

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Depart

Return

Price

BurbankSan Salvador

BUR - SAL

BURSAL

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 1/23

5:40 pm-10:28 am

2 stops14h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/31

11:23 am-8:13 am

2 stops22h 50m

$254

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

5:50 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/12

2:00 am-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$265

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

5:50 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/10

2:00 am-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$265

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

6:45 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

2:00 am-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$265

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

11:59 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop13h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/10

2:00 am-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$265

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/19

10:43 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/27

3:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$270

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

10:46 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/5

4:40 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$270

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/19

10:43 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/1

2:00 am-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$270

BurbankSan Salvador

BUR - SAL

BURSAL

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 1/29

5:40 pm-10:28 am

2 stops14h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/31

11:23 am-8:13 am

2 stops22h 50m

$275

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Wed 3/11

9:18 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/18

5:02 am-6:14 pm

1 stop14h 12m

$280

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Best time to book a flight from California to El Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Salvador from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to El Salvador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to El Salvador?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to El Salvador (average of $117). Flying from California to El Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 CA to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from California to El Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

When flying from California to El Salvador, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to El Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to El Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from California to El Salvador. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SV0 are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to El Salvador. 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 California to El Salvador flight route?

    Flights from California to El Salvador have been viewed 967 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to El Salvador?

    For as low as $270, Spirit Airlines can have you in El Salvador from California in 4h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2283 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to El Salvador one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to El Salvador are Spirit Airlines ($81), United Airlines ($84), and Volaris El Salvador ($89).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to El Salvador that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to El Salvador?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to El Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to El Salvador 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 California to El Salvador?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to El Salvador (average of $117). Flying from California to El Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of $226). 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 8 airlines flying from California to El Salvador

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to El Salvador. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$101Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$165Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$193Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$263Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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