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$281+ 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — SFO
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
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 March 22, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/111:20 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop20h 54m
Frontier
Tue 4/79:00 pm
SFO
-
SAL
2 stops37h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$448
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:45 am
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 05m
Avianca
Sun 4/1910:10 am
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop8h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/21$449
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/111:20 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop20h 54m
Frontier
Sun 4/510:23 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop23h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$451
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:20 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop20h 59m
Frontier
Thu 4/1610:38 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop12h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$453
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/293:50 pm
SAL
-
SFO
2 stops30h 14m
Frontier
Sun 6/711:59 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop13h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$454
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/33:02 pm
SAL
-
SFO
2 stops19h 14m
Frontier
Sat 4/116:43 pm
SFO
-
SAL
2 stops15h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$455
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/68:00 am
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop14h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/269:57 am
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop8h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$458
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/13:02 pm
SAL
-
SFO
2 stops17h 46m
Frontier
Thu 4/2310:38 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop12h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$462
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:20 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop20h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/152:15 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$463

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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$448
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$496 or less

Good one-way deal

$301 or less
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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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Salvador to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/6

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

7:05 am-8:49 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$569

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-7:16 am

1 stop16h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

11:59 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$569

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

7:45 pm-4:50 am

1 stop8h 05m

$569

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

2:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

12:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$569

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/16

1:50 pm-7:16 am

1 stop18h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$569

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

11:59 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$569

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/30

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

12:45 am-6:58 pm

1 stop17h 13m

$581

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

12:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$581

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/8

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

12:45 am-6:58 pm

1 stop17h 13m

$581
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

5:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$581

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to San Francisco (average of $193). Flying from El Salvador to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 March 22, 2026.

When flying from El Salvador to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from SV0 to SFO are scheduled on a Saturday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 102 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 March 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAvianca 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
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,459 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

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 3 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 9h 19m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2639 mi.

  • 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 American Airlines ($141), United Airlines ($141), and Avianca ($180).

  • 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 Avianca (98%), Avianca (98%) and EVA Air (97%).

  • 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 $455, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $265. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $422.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Salvador to San Francisco (average of $193). Flying from El Salvador to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$193Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$314Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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