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$106+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to El Salvador

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WAS — SAL
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$260
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$106
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 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 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/53:40 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/91:15 amSAL - IAD
1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 9/211:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop11h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/93:30 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop18h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$260
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Tue 8/264:05 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Wed 9/178:30 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 15mAvianca
Deal found 5/12$261
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/262:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 6/45:50 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/12$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:04 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/2512:50 pmSAL - IAD
2 stops20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/64:49 pmBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 48mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/145:00 amSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/13$266
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/85:05 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Tue 9/161:34 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 5/13$270
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Tue 9/166:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Tue 9/231:34 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/12$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 9/56:15 amBWI - SAL
2 stops16h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/123:30 pmSAL - BWI
2 stops20h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:41 amBWI - SAL
2 stops13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/171:14 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 9/212:10 pmBWI - SAL
2 stops22h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/251:05 pmSAL - BWI
2 stops26h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$280

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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 14, 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

Thu 6/5

3:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/9

1:15 am-1:57 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

11:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop11h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/9

3:30 pm-11:36 am

1 stop18h 06m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/26

2:22 am-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

5:50 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

5:41 pm-11:30 am

2 stops19h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 6/14

6:00 am-8:38 am

2 stops24h 38m

$264

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/6

4:49 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/14

5:00 am-3:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$266

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/16

4:05 am-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/21

8:30 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$268

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

2:22 am-4:42 am

Nonstop4h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/8

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

$270

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

1:34 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 38m

$270

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/23

1:34 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$272

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop16h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

3:30 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$274

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

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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 14, 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 31% 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 Tuesday 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 14, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SV0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 14, 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
7,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,422 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,726 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $106. Users have also found prices from $109 and $111 on United Airlines and Volaris El Salvador, 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 (97%), Avianca (96%) and ANA (95%).

  • 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 $538, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $108. 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$116Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$120Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$213Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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