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$164+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 7 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$409
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$496
From Columbus to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:30 amCMH - SAL
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/293:30 pmSAL - CMH
1 stop28h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$409
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/283:30 pmCMH - SAL
2 stops10h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/42:22 amSAL - CMH
2 stops19h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$411
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:45 pmCMH - SAL
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/712:05 pmSAL - CMH
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:10 pmCMH - SAL
2 stops17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/191:45 pmSAL - CMH
2 stops20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$458
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:45 pmCMH - SAL
2 stops12h 40mAvianca
Sat 8/3012:20 pmSAL - CMH
3 stops19h 13mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$735
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/19:20 amCMH - SAL
1 stop27h 40mAir Canada
Mon 8/1111:40 pmSAL - CMH
2 stops22h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:00 amCMH - SAL
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Sat 5/241:05 pmSAL - CMH
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,419
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:00 amCMH - SAL
2 stops10h 38mAeromexico
Sat 5/243:58 pmSAL - CMH
2 stops21h 40mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$6,168

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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

Mon 9/22

6:30 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/29

3:30 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop28h 43m

$409

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sun 5/25

6:05 am-8:52 pm

2 stops16h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/1

6:52 am-8:50 am

2 stops23h 58m

$451

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Fri 5/16

8:10 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops17h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/19

1:45 pm-11:56 am

2 stops20h 11m

$458

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 8/16

7:45 pm-6:25 am

2 stops12h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/30

12:20 pm-9:33 am

3 stops19h 13m

$735

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Fri 8/1

9:20 am-11:00 am

1 stop27h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/11

11:40 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops22h 02m

$1,300

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/24

1:05 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 03m

$1,419

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-2:38 pm

2 stops10h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/24

3:58 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$6,168

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sun 5/25

9:55 am-8:05 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$164

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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 7 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Columbus 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 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 May 1, 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 58% on airfare.

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,252 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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. 4 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.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($409), American Airlines ($458), and Avianca ($735) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to San Salvador. Users have found that United Airlines 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Columbus 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to San Salvador

Discover the top 4 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$242Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$274Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$392Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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