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$146+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to El Salvador

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SFO — SAL
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Wed 3/25
Wed 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to El Salvador

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/144:15 pm
SFO
-
SAL
2 stops19h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 4/191:43 pm
SAL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 5/811:59 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop19h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 5/116:00 am
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/21$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 4/161:12 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop22h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 4/191:43 pm
SAL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$351
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/162:15 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Fri 4/247:45 am
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 2/18$352
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/316:00 am
SFO
-
SAL
2 stops34h 30m
Frontier
Wed 4/811:20 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop20h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/22$353
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:15 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Sat 5/26:40 pm
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/20$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/1711:59 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop11h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 4/253:40 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$357
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/311:10 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 20m
Avianca
Thu 3/126:15 pm
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 2/20$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 5/194:15 pm
SFO
-
SAL
2 stops19h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 6/27:00 am
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$360
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 5/411:55 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Sat 5/96:40 pm
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/19$361
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/610:38 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop13h 06m
Frontier
Sat 3/141:54 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$362
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/212:30 am
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/271:37 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop28h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$363

Find flight deals from San Francisco to El Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to El Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated February 23, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$347
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$146
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$468

Good round-trip deal

$440 or less

Good one-way deal

$236 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to El Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

El Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

11:59 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/21

2:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$380

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

11:59 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-6:58 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$380

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

6:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-7:16 am

1 stop26h 16m

$392

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

11:59 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop13h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/20

3:40 pm-7:16 am

1 stop16h 36m

$393

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

6:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/9

3:40 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 35m

$393

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

6:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/17

3:40 pm-7:16 am

1 stop16h 36m

$393

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

12:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

2:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop10h 48m

$393

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

12:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$393

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

11:59 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/23

2:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop9h 49m

$393

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

12:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/24

3:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 35m

$393

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador (average of $158). Flying from San Francisco to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 SFO to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 23, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to El Salvador, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to El Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 23, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to SV0 are scheduled on a Friday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to El Salvador delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and El Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

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

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

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% 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 February 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to El Salvador, such as Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.1
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.1
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,339 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.1
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,341 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.1
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,498 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.1
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,044 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.1

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to El Salvador?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to El Salvador flight route?

    Within the past month, 258 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to El Salvador.

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

    For as low as $380, United Airlines can have you in El Salvador from San Francisco in 11h 16m. There are 2639 mi between San Francisco and El Salvador.

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

    $84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $125 and $130, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to El Salvador?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to El Salvador on time: EVA Air (87%), Avianca (87%), Avianca (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to El Salvador?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador is generally $824, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $337 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to El Salvador.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador (average of $158). Flying from San Francisco to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to El Salvador

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$139Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$204Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$272Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$341Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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