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$104+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Houston

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SAL — HOU
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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Wed 12/3110:55 amSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 19mFrontier
Wed 1/74:19 pmIAH - SAL
Nonstop3h 05mFrontier
Deal found 12/30$157
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/3112:05 pmSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:59 pmIAH - SAL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31$158
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/3112:05 pmSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Wed 1/211:00 pmIAH - SAL
Nonstop3h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/31$174
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:00 amSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:05 amIAH - SAL
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/311:37 pmSAL - IAH
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/216:33 pmIAH - SAL
1 stop20h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/311:37 pmSAL - IAH
1 stop11h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/75:23 pmIAH - SAL
2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/311:37 pmSAL - HOU
2 stops22h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/86:36 pmHOU - SAL
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/311:37 pmSAL - IAH
2 stops24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:20 pmIAH - SAL
2 stops18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/311:37 pmSAL - HOU
2 stops20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/48:16 pmHOU - SAL
1 stop17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/311:37 pmSAL - IAH
2 stops21h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:15 amIAH - SAL
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$264
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:05 pmSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:30 amIAH - SAL
Nonstop2h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/311:37 pmSAL - HOU
2 stops20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/216:36 pmHOU - SAL
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$315

Find flight deals from San Salvador to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$151
(Expedia)

One-way from

$104
(Super.com)

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Average price

$297
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Houston that are best for you.

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San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/17

11:23 am-2:37 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/26

7:30 am-10:28 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$160

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/24

11:10 am-2:26 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/31

6:15 am-1:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$168

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/30

8:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/2

4:35 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$174

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/5

4:02 pm-8:40 am

1 stop16h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/10

5:46 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$175

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/5

8:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/10

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$175

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/14

11:23 am-2:37 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/30

7:30 am-10:28 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$193

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

12:05 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

7:45 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$194

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/7

6:55 am-10:04 am

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/16

6:16 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$195

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

12:05 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/8

4:35 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$202

San SalvadorHouston

SAL - IAH

SALIAH

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/6

6:40 am-11:51 pm

1 stop16h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

7:30 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$206

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Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Salvador to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Salvador to Houston is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Houston?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Houston (average of $97). Flying from San Salvador to Houston in October is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 SAL to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Salvador to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Houston?

How often are flights from San Salvador to Houston delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Salvador and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Salvador to Houston flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Salvador to Houston flights?

Over the last year, Volaris have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 1% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for San Salvador to Houston flights

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Airlines
Avianca

Classic fare includes a checked bag up to 50.7 pounds and seat selection.


Business class offers lie-flat seats and multiple meal selections on long-haul flights.

Read more about AviancaBy Matt Meltzer
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows only a personal item; no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats and access to exclusive Polaris Lounges.

Read more about United AirlinesBy Harriet Baskas
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Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated January 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines, and Avianca from San Salvador to Houston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,496 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,259 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,067 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to Houston. 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 Salvador to Houston?

    Located just 20.5 mi from the city center, San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from San Salvador. Booking flights from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Houston from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Salvador to Houston?

    For as low as $174, Spirit Airlines can have you in Houston from San Salvador in 3h 05m. There are 1211 mi between San Salvador and Houston. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Salvador to Houston round-trip?

    Frontier, at $46, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Salvador to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. Frontier is 83% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Salvador to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $94. Users have also found prices from $96 and $111 on Spirit Airlines and Volaris El Salvador, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Salvador to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Salvador to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Salvador to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Salvador to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to Houston 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 Salvador to Houston?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Houston (average of $97). Flying from San Salvador to Houston in October is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 Salvador to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to Houston. 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$125Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$126Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$170Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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