El Salvador

$113+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to El Salvador

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SFO — SAL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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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 December 28, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/3111:10 pmSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 20mAvianca
Tue 3/316:40 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/27$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/307:07 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/3112:37 pmSAL - SFO
2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$455
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/3011:20 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/257:45 amSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/286:50 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops16h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/221:15 pmSAL - SFO
2 stops20h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/305:00 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/252:56 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/305:00 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/143:21 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$498
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/134:02 pmSAL - SFO
3 stops30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/312:57 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/82:50 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop11h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/305:00 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/133:21 pmSAL - SFO
2 stops20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$521
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/311:20 pmSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/84:02 pmSAL - SFO
3 stops47h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$557

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$388
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$844

Good round-trip deal

$485 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 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 ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to El Salvador that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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El Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

5:05 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops17h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/31

1:31 pm-9:17 am

2 stops21h 46m

$389

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

1:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop5h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/31

7:45 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

$389

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

5:15 am-12:36 am

1 stop17h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/19

6:55 am-7:49 am

1 stop26h 54m

$398

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

12:43 am-1:19 pm

1 stop10h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/17

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$398

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

1:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop5h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

5:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

$402

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

5:05 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops17h 26m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/20

2:56 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$407

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

11:59 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/24

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$411

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

12:43 am-3:24 pm

1 stop12h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/27

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$411

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:59 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/2

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$411

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:59 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/24

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$411

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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 $371). 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 December 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to El Salvador in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% 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 Sunday afternoons 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 December 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SV0 are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

About 16% of weekly flights between San Francisco and El Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 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 16% 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 28, 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.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

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?

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

    For as low as $389, American Airlines can have you in El Salvador from San Francisco in 5h 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 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 Volaris El Salvador and Frontier, with prices starting from $95 and $125, 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 (83%), ANA (68%), Avianca (63%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador is generally $1,241, 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 $266 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 $371). 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$139Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$204Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$268Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$350Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$351Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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