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$277+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SAL
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Thu 7/16
Thu 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 16, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:36 am
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop9h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3111:00 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$575
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 9/107:59 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/177:45 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$617
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 7/1210:00 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop21h 34m
Copa Airlines
Tue 12/224:57 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/14$624
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/1210:04 am
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop9h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/188:00 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$627
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 9/812:04 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 9/176:00 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$636
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/126:55 pm
SAN
-
SAL
2 stops16h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 8/183:40 pm
SAL
-
SAN
2 stops18h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$640
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:24 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop14h 51m
Avianca
Tue 8/1811:20 pm
SAL
-
SAN
2 stops13h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/12$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sun 7/126:15 am
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 7/186:00 am
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop12h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13$654

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 June 16, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$575
(Priceline)

One-way from

$277
(eDestinos)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$943
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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 June 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to El Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sun 7/12

10:00 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop21h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/22

4:57 am-5:26 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$624
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Fri 9/11

12:04 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$636

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sun 9/6

12:01 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$636

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Fri 9/11

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops18h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/19

1:50 pm-12:29 am

2 stops11h 39m

$640

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Thu 7/9

8:32 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops16h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 7/16

6:00 am-9:24 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$640

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sun 7/12

6:55 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops23h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 7/18

6:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$673

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Mon 7/20

6:55 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops23h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/5

1:15 am-7:51 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$673

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Wed 11/18

12:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/24

4:40 pm-9:55 am

2 stops19h 15m

$673

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Tue 7/7

5:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$679
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sat 9/12

7:00 am-5:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to El Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to El Salvador

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 $640). 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 June 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,842 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 United Airlines can get you from San Diego to El Salvador in just under 7h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 49m. 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 $640). 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 airline flying from San Diego to El Salvador

Discover the top airline 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 June 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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