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$179+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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SAL — LAX
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$243
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 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. 13% potential increase in price ($47 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 June 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 9/1212:35 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops21h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/161:20 pmLAX - SAL
2 stops21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$243
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Fri 9/125:30 amSAL - LAX
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sun 9/141:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 6/28$258
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 9/41:49 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/71:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$277
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 8/71:44 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops20h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/1312:14 pmLAX - SAL
2 stops23h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/113:30 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1512:56 amLAX - SAL
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$299
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/275:05 amSAL - LAX
1 stop12h 41mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/311:46 amLAX - SAL
1 stop17h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/30$302

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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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San Salvador

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Los Angeles

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Return

Price

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/12

12:35 pm-9:22 am

2 stops21h 47m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

1:20 pm-11:35 am

2 stops21h 15m

$243

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/12

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

1:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$258

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/4

1:49 pm-7:35 am

2 stops18h 46m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

1:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$277

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/3

3:00 am-6:35 am

Nonstop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$288

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/27

5:05 am-4:46 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

1:46 am-8:22 pm

1 stop17h 36m

$302

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 7/24

1:44 pm-9:08 am

2 stops20h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

10:10 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$315

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/7

2:05 pm-9:11 am

2 stops20h 06m

$179

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/14

1:19 pm-9:28 am

2 stops21h 09m

$180

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/5

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$182

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/29

8:00 am-7:43 am

1 stop24h 43m

$186

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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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Expert on Avianca

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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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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 27, 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 $326). 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 June 30, 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 48% 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 29, 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. Wednesday 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from SAL to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 June 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines 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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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 9 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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $243. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $258 and $288, respectively. American Airlines is 20% 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 $179 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $180 and Avianca from $182 one-way.

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

    Consider KLM (100%), Air France (100%) or Delta (100%) 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 $335, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $162. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $276.

  • 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 $326). 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$74Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$110Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$141Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$190Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$193Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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