El Salvador

$168+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to El Salvador

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SFO — SAL
Nov 12 — Nov 191
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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 October 13, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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.
Tue 11/41:35 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Thu 11/206:55 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/11$383
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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.
Sat 11/11:35 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 11/86:55 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/11$384
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:35 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Thu 11/206:55 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/12$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/211:50 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/81:17 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop11h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/911:59 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/181:20 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop11h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$406
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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.
Thu 11/61:35 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Tue 11/116:55 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/11$407
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Tue 10/212:30 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Mon 11/37:45 amSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mAvianca
Deal found 10/11$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:36 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/83:31 pmSAL - SFO
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1611:59 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/212:31 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop12h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/33:09 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/126:15 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$412

Cheap 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 October 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$383
(Avianca)

One-way from

$168
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$473

Good round-trip deal

$460 or less

Good one-way deal

$225 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to El Salvador
One-way flight from San Francisco to El Salvador
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to El Salvador.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to El Salvador.

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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 October 13, 2025.
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 11/1

1:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop6h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/8

6:55 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop6h 25m

$384

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

11:59 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/12

6:55 am-5:47 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$438

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

5:15 am-2:24 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 11/10

3:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$438

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

12:43 am-3:24 pm

1 stop12h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

3:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$438

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

11:59 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/16

2:50 pm-7:35 am

1 stop18h 45m

$438

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

12:43 am-1:19 pm

1 stop10h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 11/10

6:55 am-5:47 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$438

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

11:59 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/11

3:00 am-6:47 pm

1 stop17h 47m

$438

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

12:43 am-1:19 pm

1 stop11h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/11

3:00 am-6:47 pm

1 stop17h 47m

$438

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

5:15 am-2:24 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/5

3:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$464

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

12:43 am-12:06 pm

1 stop10h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/31

5:55 am-4:47 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$467

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 $115). Flying from San Francisco to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 October 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to El Salvador in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to El Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 October 13, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SV0 are scheduled on a Friday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 October 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to El Salvador, such as Copa Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

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

    For as low as $384, Avianca can have you in El Salvador from San Francisco in 6h 30m. There are 2639 mi between San Francisco and El Salvador. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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: Avianca (83%), Avianca (83%), EVA Air (78%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador is generally $893, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $200. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $383 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 $115). Flying from San Francisco to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to El Salvador

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to El Salvador

Discover the top 7 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 October 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$137Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$149Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$354Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$1,190Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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