El Salvador

$149+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SAL
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to El Salvador

Cheapest flights from San Diego to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:18 pm
SAN
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SAL
1 stop14h 25m
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/95:02 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 12m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2$281
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/163:20 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/2310:35 pm
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop21h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$373
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/119:58 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop30h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/178:45 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$375
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/159:25 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/178:45 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop12h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$377
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:15 am
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1812:05 pm
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop8h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$389
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/29:15 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/108:05 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$402
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:00 am
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/178:45 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$407
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:10 pm
SAN
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SAL
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/118:10 am
SAL
-
SAN
2 stops26h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 4/712:00 pm
SAN
-
SAL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/47:35 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$426
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:15 am
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/812:05 pm
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$439
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:10 pm
SAN
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SAL
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/97:30 pm
SAL
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SAN
1 stop17h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$440

Find flight deals from San Diego to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$560
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights.
From San Diego to El Salvador
One-way flight from San Diego to El Salvador
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to El Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

El Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Mon 3/2

8:18 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/9

5:02 am-6:14 pm

1 stop14h 12m

$281

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/17

8:45 am-8:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$375

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Tue 4/7

12:00 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/4

7:35 am-12:11 am

1 stop17h 36m

$426

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Mon 4/6

8:54 pm-10:58 am

2 stops13h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/12

11:50 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$467

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sat 2/21

11:05 am-7:00 am

1 stop17h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/4

8:05 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$482

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sat 2/21

6:10 pm-6:15 am

1 stop10h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$526

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Fri 5/22

6:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/25

2:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop9h 08m

$541

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Fri 5/22

6:15 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/26

1:15 am-10:51 am

1 stop10h 36m

$541

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sat 5/23

6:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/25

1:15 am-5:41 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$541

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sat 5/23

10:13 am-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/29

1:50 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$541

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to El Salvador (average of $117). Flying from San Diego to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 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 February 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and United Airlines from San Diego to El Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to El Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to El Salvador?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to El Salvador. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to El Salvador?

    Copa Airlines and Frontier can get you from San Diego to El Salvador in just under 13h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2216 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to El Salvador?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to El Salvador (average of $117). Flying from San Diego to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to El Salvador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$117Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$364Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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