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$160+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAL
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/208:30 amCMH - SAL
2 stops10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/247:34 amSAL - CMH
2 stops23h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$429
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:14 amCMH - SAL
1 stop28h 33mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/231:47 pmSAL - CMH
2 stops43h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$461
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:33 pmCMH - SAL
1 stop19h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/213:52 pmSAL - CMH
1 stop24h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:17 pmCMH - SAL
2 stops17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/32:27 pmSAL - CMH
1 stop22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:02 pmCMH - SAL
2 stops19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/31:26 pmSAL - CMH
2 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sun 11/236:30 amCMH - SAL
1 stop15h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:54 pmSAL - CMH
1 stop9h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$572

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 November 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$329
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$550
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/18

5:55 am-10:11 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$450

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/18

1:50 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$450

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 2/21

4:55 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop22h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/28

2:31 pm-10:33 am

1 stop19h 02m

$451

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Wed 12/24

11:14 am-2:47 pm

1 stop28h 33m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/23

8:45 am-8:05 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$461

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Fri 3/20

5:27 am-12:29 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/7

1:15 pm-10:33 am

2 stops19h 18m

$462

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 2/21

6:10 am-3:24 pm

1 stop10h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/28

6:55 am-10:12 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$495

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sun 3/1

7:09 am-9:19 pm

2 stops15h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/3

2:50 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops21h 28m

$505

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Fri 12/12

12:56 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$160

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sun 12/14

8:33 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$167

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Tue 11/18

1:09 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$216

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to San Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to San Salvador

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to San Salvador?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Salvador (average of $311). Flying from Columbus to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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 CMH to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 November 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to San Salvador is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

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 November 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to San Salvador, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Salvador from Columbus?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), located 20.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to San Salvador. 3 airlines have flights to El Salvador Intl from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to San Salvador El Salvador Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Columbus to San Salvador in just under 9h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 40m. Columbus and San Salvador are separated by a distance of 1871 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($385), American Airlines ($402), and United Airlines ($449) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to San Salvador. Users have found that Delta is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Salvador (average of $311). Flying from Columbus to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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 Columbus to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$385Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$402Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$449Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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