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$196+ Cheap flights from El Salvador to San Diego (SAN)

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SAN
Dec 9 — Dec 161
Tue 12/9
Tue 12/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from El Salvador to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Salvador to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 9, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Mon 12/155:00 amSAL - SAN
1 stop14h 37mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/28:16 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop14h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/6$344
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:50 amSAL - SAN
1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/309:17 amSAN - SAL
1 stop32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$401
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Fri 12/58:33 amSAL - SAN
1 stop11h 04mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/128:12 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop14h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/6$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:55 amSAL - SAN
1 stop14h 52mFrontier
Tue 12/304:47 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops17h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$476
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:35 amSAL - SAN
1 stop18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:34 amSAN - SAL
2 stops51h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$489
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/153:52 pmSAL - SAN
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/210:56 amSAN - SAL
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$504
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Sun 11/235:00 amSAL - SAN
1 stop14h 03mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/58:12 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop14h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/7$561
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/222:00 amSAL - SAN
1 stop18h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:10 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8$582
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/152:50 pmSAL - SAN
3 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:10 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$598

Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to San Diego

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Round-trip from

$344
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(Kiwi.com)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to San Diego that are best for you.

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El Salvador

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-7:57 pm

1 stop14h 57m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

6:15 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$582

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/22

2:00 am-6:46 pm

1 stop18h 46m

San Diego

Tue 12/30

5:10 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$582

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/23

5:00 am-7:52 pm

2 stops16h 52m

San Diego

Fri 12/5

8:12 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$593

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/7

1:18 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$196

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/8

12:05 pm-9:57 am

2 stops23h 52m

$315

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/5

10:25 pm-10:46 pm

3 stops50h 21m

$369

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/9

10:25 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops46h 26m

$374

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/8

11:15 am-11:51 pm

1 stop14h 36m

$435

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/4

3:52 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops46h 46m

$471

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/6

3:52 pm-12:23 pm

3 stops22h 31m

$536

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Deals found on 11/8

Best time to book a flight from El Salvador to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Salvador to San Diego

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to San Diego (average of $167). Flying from El Salvador to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated November 9, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from El Salvador to San Diego, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,012 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,012 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,012 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from El Salvador to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from El Salvador?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from El Salvador. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from El Salvador to San Diego?

    A quick flight from El Salvador to San Diego can take about 10h 30m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $561. The distance from El Salvador to San Diego is about 2216 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Salvador to San Diego 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 El Salvador to San Diego?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to San Diego (average of $167). Flying from El Salvador to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 airline flying from El Salvador to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from El Salvador to San Diego. 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 November 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$462Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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