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$178+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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SAL — LAX
juin 17 — juin 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in October or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$214
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$178
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$334

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$230 or less
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Los Angeles
One-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

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mar. 7/11:14 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops18h 45mSpirit Airlines
mer. 7/94:50 pmLAX - SAL
2 stops18h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$214
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lun. 9/153:30 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop17h 04mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/2912:56 amLAX - SAL
1 stop12h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$221
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lun. 9/155:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/305:31 amLAX - SAL
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$246
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ven. 9/1212:35 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/161:20 pmLAX - SAL
2 stops21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$265
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jeu. 8/285:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 09mVolaris El Salvador
jeu. 10/212:24 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/10$284
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ven. 8/225:30 amSAL - LAX
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
dim. 8/311:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$297
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jeu. 8/75:00 amSAL - LAX
1 stop12h 46mCopa Airlines
mar. 8/121:59 amLAX - SAL
1 stop17h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$322

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 7/1

1:14 pm-6:59 am

2 stops18h 45m

Los Angeles

mer. 7/9

4:50 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$214

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jeu. 8/21

5:45 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Los Angeles

dim. 8/31

1:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$261

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mer. 9/10

3:30 pm-7:34 am

1 stop17h 04m

Los Angeles

mar. 9/30

5:31 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$263

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jeu. 8/28

2:12 pm-8:53 am

2 stops19h 41m

Los Angeles

mar. 9/2

9:29 pm-11:35 am

1 stop13h 06m

$265

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jeu. 8/28

5:45 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Los Angeles

mar. 9/2

11:39 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$270

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

ven. 8/22

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Los Angeles

dim. 8/31

1:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$297

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jeu. 8/7

5:00 am-4:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

Los Angeles

mar. 8/12

1:59 am-8:23 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$322

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 6/17

5:44 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$178

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jeu. 6/26

12:30 pm-9:14 am

2 stops21h 44m

$180

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dim. 6/29

1:14 pm-6:59 am

2 stops18h 45m

$181

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The best insider tips for San Salvador to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Salvador to Los Angeles trip
Airlines
Avianca

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


Avianca offers Wi-Fi on nearly all flights, but it comes at an additional cost.

Volaris

Volaris Plus fare includes one personal item, one carry-on, one checked bag, and priority boarding.


Volaris aircraft lack Wi-Fi and seatback screens, so bring your own entertainment.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on Avianca

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Volaris

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from San Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Salvador to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Salvador to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Salvador to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Salvador to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Los Angeles. 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 juin 12, 2025.

The most flights from SAL to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated juin 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from San Salvador to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Salvador to Los Angeles?

    You will need to book a flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Los Angeles if you want to fly from San Salvador to Los Angeles. At least 8 different airlines have flights from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 8 flights to Los Angeles from the San Salvador airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAL to LAX to be around 5h 09m.

  • How popular is this San Salvador to Los Angeles flight route?

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $214. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $221 and $265, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 29% 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 Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $178 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $180 and Spirit Airlines from $181 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador to Los Angeles?

    Consider ANA (100%), EVA Air (98%) or Avianca (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Salvador to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $332, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $173. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $249.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from San Salvador to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 San Salvador to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles. 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 juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$72Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$138Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$154Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$190Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$191Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$211Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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