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$138+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 julho 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$298
(Aeromexico)

One-way from

$138
(Aeromexico)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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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 julho 30, 2025.

This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 8/2911:21 amCUN - SAL
1 stop28h 24mAeromexico
sex 9/54:05 pmSAL - CUN
1 stop7h 54mAeromexico
Deal found 7/30$298
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 8/2912:38 pmCUN - SAL
Nonstop3h 13mVolaris El Salvador
sex 9/56:52 amSAL - CUN
Nonstop3h 56mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/30$304
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 12/51:59 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop10h 40mCopa Airlines
seg 12/85:00 amSAL - CUN
1 stop6h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$409
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
sex 8/2912:45 pmCUN - SAL
2 stops9h 20mAvianca
sex 9/55:30 amSAL - CUN
1 stop6h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 12/56:30 amCUN - SAL
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
dom 12/71:10 amSAL - CUN
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,772

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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 julho 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Cancún

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 8/29

11:21 am-2:45 pm

1 stop28h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sex 9/5

4:05 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 54m

$298

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 8/29

12:38 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sex 9/5

6:52 am-11:48 am

Nonstop3h 56m

$304

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 12/5

1:59 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

seg 12/8

5:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$409

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 8/29

12:45 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sex 9/5

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$468

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 12/5

6:30 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom 12/7

1:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$1,772

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 9/5

6:01 am-2:44 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$138

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 9/12

12:38 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$144

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 9/12

2:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$147

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 9/12

10:20 am-12:40 pm

2 stops51h 20m

$220

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

sex 9/12

12:05 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops29h 41m

$260

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Cancún to San Salvador

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 57 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Cancún to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 julho 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cancún to San Salvador in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 julho 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, and United Airlines 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,721 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,387 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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.

  • 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 $298. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Volaris El Salvador, from $304, and Copa Airlines, from $409.

  • 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 $138 on Aeromexico. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $144 and Avianca from $147 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Cancún to San Salvador is generally $253, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $129. When looking at the most popular route, (Cancun - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $299 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Cancún to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 Cancún to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 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 julho 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$218Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$233Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$267Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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