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$274+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to El Salvador

WAS — SAL
Dec 9 — Dec 161
Wed 12/9
Wed 12/16
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 1/288:03 pm -
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Wed 12/91:11 pm -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 11/4$687

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/9

5:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$343
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/6

3:06 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$393

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/5

6:55 pm-6:25 am

2 stops36h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$461

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$472

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/16

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$472

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/27

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$482

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/13

5:00 am-12:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$496

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$512

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/3

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$512

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/17

5:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$515

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador (average of $321). Flying from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $682). 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?

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 43% versus a flight in the morning.

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

The most flights from WAS to SV0 are scheduled on a Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and El Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing El Salvador

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,Volaris El Salvador, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,471 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,550 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,508 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador will take you 4h 37m. Washington, D.C. and El Salvador are separated by a distance of 1898 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $94 and $95 on Volaris El Salvador and American 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 United Airlines (100%), Volaris El Salvador (97%) and Avianca (93%).

  • 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 $769, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $266. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $487 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador (average of $321). Flying from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $682). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$114Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$121Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$191Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$254Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AzulCheapest$621Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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