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$502+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — MAD
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Madrid Barajas are usually found in May or April, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 10/142:00 am
SAL
-
MAD
2 stops44h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3111:15 am
MAD
-
SAL
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$798
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 11/71:10 am
SAL
-
MAD
1 stop23h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 11/2211:15 am
MAD
-
SAL
1 stop18h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$799
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 10/132:00 am
SAL
-
MAD
2 stops44h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 10/2412:45 pm
MAD
-
SAL
2 stops41h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$800
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 10/2710:54 pm
SAL
-
MAD
2 stops25h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 11/1611:00 am
MAD
-
SAL
2 stops35h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$801
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 10/31:50 pm
SAL
-
MAD
3 stops35h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 11/1411:00 am
MAD
-
SAL
1 stop17h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$802
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sun 11/111:54 pm
SAL
-
MAD
2 stops25h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 11/1611:15 am
MAD
-
SAL
1 stop18h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$803
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 10/136:00 am
SAL
-
MAD
2 stops18h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 10/2511:15 am
MAD
-
SAL
1 stop17h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$804
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 10/133:40 pm
SAL
-
MAD
3 stops33h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 10/2111:15 am
MAD
-
SAL
2 stops33h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$806
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 11/211:54 pm
SAL
-
MAD
2 stops25h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 11/1211:15 am
MAD
-
SAL
2 stops33h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$807
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 9/123:40 pm
SAL
-
MAD
2 stops32h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 9/2011:15 am
MAD
-
SAL
2 stops35h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$808
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 9/113:40 pm
SAL
-
MAD
2 stops34h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 10/512:45 pm
MAD
-
SAL
2 stops48h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$810
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 9/191:50 pm
SAL
-
MAD
3 stops35h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 10/1912:45 pm
MAD
-
SAL
2 stops24h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$811

Find flight deals from San Salvador to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to Madrid (MAD). 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 July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$798
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$502
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,114

Good round-trip deal

$726 or less

Good one-way deal

$459 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to Madrid 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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/1

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 11/7

11:15 am-1:19 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$843

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/28

11:15 am-2:30 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$843

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/28

10:50 am-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$848

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops42h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/22

10:50 am-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$849

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/19

1:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops34h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/29

11:15 am-2:30 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$855
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/4

7:25 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 9/1

12:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$856

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/21

3:40 pm-8:05 am

2 stops32h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 9/30

5:55 am-8:49 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$886

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/17

10:50 am-9:35 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$952

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/1

10:45 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 9/10

10:50 am-9:35 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,060
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San SalvadorMadrid

SAL - MAD

SALMAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/22

8:30 am-3:00 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$540

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Compare providers for flights from San Salvador to Madrid

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Salvador to Madrid in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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-Madrid flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-Madrid flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Madrid flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Madrid flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Madrid 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 Madrid

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Madrid 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 Madrid

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Salvador to Madrid. 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 Madrid?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Madrid (average of $895). Flying from San Salvador to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,210). 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 MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 24, 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 Madrid as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Salvador to Madrid flights typically cost between $912 and $1,281 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $798 on United Airlines (Oct 10-Oct 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated July 24, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,Air Canada, andIberia from San Salvador to Madrid have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2024

CUN - ORD

Plane makes you pay for in flight entertainment. Unacceptable in this day and age. Plane was old and outdated. Luggage was lost
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2024

CUN - ORD

Plane makes you pay for in flight entertainment. Unacceptable in this day and age. Plane was old and outdated. Luggage was lost
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,377 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2024

CUN - ORD

Plane makes you pay for in flight entertainment. Unacceptable in this day and age. Plane was old and outdated. Luggage was lost
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,256 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2024

CUN - ORD

Plane makes you pay for in flight entertainment. Unacceptable in this day and age. Plane was old and outdated. Luggage was lost
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,520 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2024

CUN - ORD

Plane makes you pay for in flight entertainment. Unacceptable in this day and age. Plane was old and outdated. Luggage was lost

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from San Salvador to Madrid, you need to book a flight from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Barajas (MAD). Nonstop flights to Madrid Barajas from San Salvador El Salvador Intl take 9h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from El Salvador Intl to Barajas offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Salvador to Madrid flight route?

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Madrid Barajas.

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

    Departing from San Salvador to Madrid will take you 29h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5380 mi.

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

    Flying on Iberojet is currently your cheapest option to Madrid, with prices starting at $599. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $769 and $781, respectively. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $440 on Iberojet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $466 and Aeromexico from $656 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Madrid from San Salvador, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (89%), Wamos Air (89%), Iberia( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Madrid?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Salvador to Madrid? While on average our users pay $1,044, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $440. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Madrid Barajas), is priced around $623.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Madrid (average of $895). Flying from San Salvador to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,210). 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 Madrid

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to Madrid. 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberojetCheapest$599Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$769Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$781Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$798Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$844Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,040Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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