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$142+ Cheap flights from El Salvador to San Francisco (SFO)

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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SFO
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Salvador to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from El Salvador to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Salvador to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:55 amSAL - SFO
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Sun 1/411:20 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:10 amSAL - SFO
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:09 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops46h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$363
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:55 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/511:20 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:10 amSAL - SFO
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/810:18 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$374
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:06 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Sun 1/411:20 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$376
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:55 amSAL - SFO
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Fri 1/211:20 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$378
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:35 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/511:20 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$381
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:45 amSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mAvianca
Wed 1/2811:10 pmSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/8$382
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:55 amSAL - SFO
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Tue 1/64:48 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops18h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:10 amSAL - SFO
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:54 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$385
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:35 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:09 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops46h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$386

Find flight deals from El Salvador to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for El Salvador to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(Priceline)

One-way from

$142
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$489

Good round-trip deal

$564 or less

Good one-way deal

$277 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Salvador to San Francisco 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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

El Salvador

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/27

1:31 pm-9:17 am

2 stops21h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

10:59 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$386

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/2

3:49 pm-11:01 am

2 stops21h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

11:35 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops13h 12m

$386

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/25

5:35 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

8:41 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$394

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/24

3:21 pm-9:17 am

1 stop19h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

11:36 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$399

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

8:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

12:05 am-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$403

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/18

5:04 am-8:09 pm

2 stops17h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

6:50 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops17h 31m

$410

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/24

4:40 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

7:11 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$417

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/24

3:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop12h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:59 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$417

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/12

6:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

9:24 am-5:45 am

1 stop18h 21m

$417

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/19

3:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop16h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

6:53 pm-5:45 am

1 stop8h 52m

$417

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from El Salvador with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Salvador to San Francisco

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to San Francisco (average of $187). Flying from El Salvador to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 SV to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from El Salvador to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from El Salvador to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from El Salvador to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from El Salvador to San Francisco. 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 December 8, 2025.

The most flights from SV0 to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from El Salvador to San Francisco delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between El Salvador and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for El Salvador to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on El Salvador to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and Avianca from El Salvador to San Francisco. 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,475 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from El Salvador, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

  • How popular is this El Salvador to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from El Salvador to San Francisco was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from El Salvador to San Francisco in 10h 12m. Fly via American Airlines or Avianca to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2639 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from El Salvador to San Francisco are Avianca ($180), Copa Airlines ($216), and American Airlines ($273).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from El Salvador to San Francisco are EVA Air (97%), Avianca (93%) and Avianca (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from El Salvador to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from El Salvador to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $467, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $261. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $232.

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

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

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to San Francisco (average of $187). Flying from El Salvador to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 3 airlines flying from El Salvador to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from El Salvador to San Francisco. 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$139Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$193Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$318Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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