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$158+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SAL
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to El Salvador

Cheapest flights from Oakland to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Wed 12/2410:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 12/314:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/4$516
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 12/284:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/4$527
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/310:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris
Wed 12/104:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris
Deal found 12/2$563
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/1510:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 12/224:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/1$583
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/310:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 12/104:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/2$598
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/1010:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 12/154:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/2$612
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/89:17 pmOAK - SAL
1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/212:36 pmSAL - OAK
2 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$636
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/510:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 12/104:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/4$649
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/2610:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 2/224:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/4$651
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/1510:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 1/214:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/3$662
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/2410:15 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 12/294:28 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop6h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/2$666

Find flight deals from Oakland to El Salvador

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
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One-way from

$158
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$852

Good round-trip deal

$275 or less

Good one-way deal

$202 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to El Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

El Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Fri 2/6

10:15 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/15

4:28 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop6h 07m

$291

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Fri 5/1

10:50 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop5h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/4

3:51 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

$472

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Fri 3/13

11:15 pm-5:33 am

Nonstop5h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 3/22

4:21 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

$499

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Fri 1/9

10:15 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/19

4:28 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop6h 07m

$634

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Wed 1/7

10:15 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/28

12:37 pm-6:56 pm

3 stops32h 19m

$660

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Fri 1/23

1:25 pm-6:05 am

2 stops14h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/14

7:05 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$695

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Sat 1/31

10:30 am-9:05 pm

3 stops32h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/6

5:30 am-9:46 am

3 stops30h 16m

$708

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Tue 12/23

9:17 pm-11:52 am

1 stop12h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/28

4:28 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop6h 07m

$771

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Fri 1/16

8:03 pm-8:40 am

3 stops34h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/20

6:15 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops51h 08m

$784

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Sun 12/14

7:33 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops17h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/21

2:36 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$784

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to El Salvador

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to El Salvador (average of $158). Flying from Oakland, California to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 OAK to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Oakland, California to El Salvador is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

How often are flights from Oakland to El Salvador delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Oakland and El Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Oakland to El Salvador flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Oakland to El Salvador flights?

Over the last year, Volaris have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing El Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Salvador. 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 El Salvador. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris El Salvador, Volaris, and Avianca from Oakland to El Salvador to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Food

6.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Food

6.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,155 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Food

6.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,477 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Food

6.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to El Salvador?

    For a flight from Oakland to El Salvador, you will be flying from Oakland. Oakland (OAK) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Oakland, California to El Salvador flight route?

    Flights from Oakland to El Salvador have been viewed 70 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from Oakland, California to El Salvador will take you 5h 23m. The distance between Oakland, California and El Salvador is about 2635 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to El Salvador?

    The cheapest flight price from Oakland, California to El Salvador is $89. On average you can expect to pay $376. The most popular route, (Oakland - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $276.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to El Salvador (average of $158). Flying from Oakland, California to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 3 airlines flying from Oakland to El Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$229Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$239Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$294Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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