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$103+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SAL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$103
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$301

Good round-trip deal

$310 or less

Good one-way deal

$130 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/252:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/65:05 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$251
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/12:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 20mAvianca
Thu 6/1210:20 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop24h 55mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/272:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 6/45:50 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/30$255
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 4/304:31 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop9h 05mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/71:40 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop8h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/196:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 amSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/25:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/291:45 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop17h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:00 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Wed 9/101:34 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/30$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/96:11 pmBWI - SAL
2 stops18h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/171:05 pmSAL - BWI
2 stops21h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/65:36 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops19h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/41:05 pmSAL - IAD
2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Fri 10/31:34 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/29$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/610:05 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/133:30 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop17h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/66:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop16h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/133:30 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop18h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$282

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

2:22 am-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/6

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

2:35 am-7:55 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/12

10:20 pm-1:15 am

1 stop24h 55m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

2:22 am-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

5:50 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$255

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/10

1:34 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 33m

$273

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

5:36 pm-11:00 am

2 stops19h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/4

1:05 pm-10:45 am

2 stops19h 40m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

7:47 pm-11:00 am

2 stops17h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/18

1:05 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

10:05 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop16h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/13

3:30 pm-11:28 am

1 stop17h 58m

$282

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop16h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/13

3:30 pm-11:36 am

1 stop18h 06m

$282

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/13

6:03 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$314

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/18

8:38 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop17h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/24

1:14 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$319

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-El Salvador flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-El Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-El Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-El Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-El Salvador flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 WAS to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SV0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit El Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $103. Users have also found prices from $104 and $107 on Avianca and Copa Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Salvador El Salvador Intl or Baltimore/Washington - San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador are Avianca (94%), Avianca (92%) and ANA (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador is generally $717, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $106. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $237 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$120Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$129Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$188Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$213Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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