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$118+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to San Salvador (SAL)

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — SAL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in August or March, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to San Salvador

Cheapest flights from Cancún to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3012:35 pm
CUN
-
SAL
1 stop3h 21m
Volaris El Salvador
Sun 2/16:52 am
SAL
-
CUN
1 stop3h 52m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/27$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/103:40 pm
CUN
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/116:52 am
SAL
-
CUN
1 stop3h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$257
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/292:00 pm
CUN
-
SAL
1 stop10h 36m
Copa Airlines
Sat 1/317:30 am
SAL
-
CUN
1 stop13h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/301:21 pm
CUN
-
SAL
2 stops22h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/16:52 am
SAL
-
CUN
1 stop3h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$363
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2811:20 am
CUN
-
SAL
1 stop13h 17m
Copa Airlines
Sun 4/128:33 am
SAL
-
CUN
1 stop12h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$367
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/143:40 pm
CUN
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 45m
Avianca
Fri 4/178:15 am
SAL
-
CUN
1 stop3h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$374
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 4/211:24 am
CUN
-
SAL
1 stop13h 12m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/88:33 am
SAL
-
CUN
1 stop12h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/27$456

Find flight deals from Cancún to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to San Salvador (SAL). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$118
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$297

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún to San Salvador 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Cancún

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Tue 3/10

3:40 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/11

6:52 am-11:39 am

1 stop3h 47m

$257

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Sat 3/28

11:20 am-11:37 pm

1 stop13h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/12

8:33 am-10:01 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$367

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Tue 4/14

3:40 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/17

8:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$374

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Thu 4/2

11:24 am-11:36 pm

1 stop13h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/8

8:33 am-10:01 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$456

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Sat 4/4

11:24 am-8:33 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/5

4:57 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$467

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Thu 4/2

3:40 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/8

8:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$491

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Wed 2/4

12:35 pm-2:56 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$118

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Fri 3/13

12:30 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop3h 21m

$124

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Wed 2/4

11:45 am-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$140

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Sat 2/7

11:33 am-10:10 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$140

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Compare providers for flights from Cancún to San Salvador

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 Cancún to San Salvador in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Cancún-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cancún-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cancún-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-San Salvador 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 Cancún-San Salvador 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 Cancún to San Salvador

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cancún to San Salvador. 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 Cancún to San Salvador?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San Salvador (average of $177). Flying from Cancún to San Salvador in November is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 CUN to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cancún to San Salvador as you normally would.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. 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 Salvador. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris El Salvador and Avianca from Cancún to San Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,490 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Overall

7.4

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún to San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cancún to San Salvador in 1h 45m. Fly via Copa Airlines or Avianca to get the fastest option. There are 543 mi between Cancún and San Salvador. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cancún to San Salvador round-trip from $195. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Avianca. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $104 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $117 and Aeromexico from $135 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Cancún to San Salvador is generally $159, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (Cancun - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $218 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San Salvador (average of $177). Flying from Cancún to San Salvador in November is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 2 airlines flying from Cancún to San Salvador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cancún to San Salvador. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$195Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$233Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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