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$163+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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SAL — LAX
Feb 14 — Feb 211
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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 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$163
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$362

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-Los Angeles flight deals.
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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. 4% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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 January 15, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:45 pm
SAL
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 35m
Volaris El Salvador
Mon 4/2711:50 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/14$174
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/25:45 pm
SAL
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 35m
Volaris El Salvador
Sun 8/911:30 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/15$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/34:02 pm
SAL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/231:05 am
LAX
-
SAL
2 stops11h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14$198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/34:02 pm
SAL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/912:33 am
LAX
-
SAL
2 stops12h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14$204
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/34:02 pm
SAL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/284:07 pm
LAX
-
SAL
2 stops20h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14$205
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:30 am
SAL
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 35m
Volaris El Salvador
Thu 9/312:19 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/13$211
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/34:02 pm
SAL
-
LAX
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/2810:50 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/15:45 pm
SAL
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 35m
Volaris El Salvador
Thu 9/1011:30 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/13$215
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 9/45:45 pm
SAL
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 35m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 9/811:30 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/14$216
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/45:45 pm
SAL
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 35m
Volaris El Salvador
Mon 9/711:30 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/14$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 3/55:54 pm
SAL
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 26m
Volaris El Salvador
Mon 3/1611:50 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/14$218
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 4/225:45 pm
SAL
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 35m
Volaris El Salvador
Wed 5/611:50 pm
LAX
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/14$219

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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San Salvador

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Depart

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Price

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/23

3:21 pm-9:27 am

2 stops20h 06m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

9:31 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop15h 18m

$248

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/23

8:36 am-10:36 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

1:25 am-8:38 pm

1 stop17h 13m

$279

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/28

2:04 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

1:01 am-12:43 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$279

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/27

5:03 am-10:36 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

9:08 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$279

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/23

5:03 am-10:36 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

1:25 am-11:36 pm

1 stop20h 11m

$279

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/23

5:03 am-10:36 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

1:11 am-12:41 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$279

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

7:30 am-10:36 pm

1 stop17h 06m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

10:55 am-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$284

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

5:03 am-4:03 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

1:06 am-8:39 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$284

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/4

1:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

1:01 am-8:39 pm

1 stop17h 38m

$284

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/26

7:30 am-10:36 pm

1 stop17h 06m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

1:25 am-12:41 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$284

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Salvador to Los Angeles in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 San Salvador-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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 San Salvador-Los Angeles 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 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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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 January 9, 2026.

Booking 77 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 $122). Flying from San Salvador to Los Angeles in November is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 January 15, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles as you normally would.

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

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
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.

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.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines, and Volaris El Salvador from San Salvador to Los Angeles. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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 7 different airlines have flights from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 5 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 25m.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles?

    Departing from San Salvador to Los Angeles will take you 16h. San Salvador and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2319 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $105. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and Volaris El Salvador, with the lowest prices starting at $108 and $135, respectively. Frontier is 67% 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 $135 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $158 and Copa Airlines from $159 one-way.

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

    Consider Avianca (95%), Avianca (95%) or EVA Air (95%) 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 $473, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $150.

  • 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 $122). Flying from San Salvador to Los Angeles in November is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 7 airlines flying from San Salvador to Los Angeles

Discover the top 7 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$108Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$135Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$144Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$169Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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