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$76+ 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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAL
Apr 29 — May 61
Wed 4/29
Wed 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Salvador

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 March 30, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/98:03 pm
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop28h 42m
Frontier
Sun 4/122:56 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop28h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$370
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/69:26 pm
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
Sun 4/122:56 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop28h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 8/276:00 am
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 8/313:40 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop17h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 8/241:08 pm
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop10h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 9/71:20 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 5/126:15 am
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop10h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 5/263:40 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop17h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 9/2911:40 am
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop11h 09m
United Airlines
Fri 10/26:00 am
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop13h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 6/36:30 am
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop16h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 6/243:40 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop17h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$483
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/412:00 pm
CMH
-
SAL
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/158:45 am
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$485

Find 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 March 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$370
(Priceline)

One-way from

$76
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$501
From Columbus to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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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 March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Wed 9/16

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/21

3:40 pm-11:02 am

1 stop17h 22m

$445

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Thu 8/27

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/31

3:40 pm-11:02 am

1 stop17h 22m

$445
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 4/11

9:41 pm-10:58 am

1 stop15h 17m

$76

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sun 4/12

8:03 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop28h 42m

$93
Quickest one-way

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 5/9

11:37 am-8:49 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$289

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 5/9

7:54 pm-10:55 am

3 stops17h 01m

$290

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 6/13

11:03 am-11:29 am

2 stops26h 26m

$293

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 6/13

7:50 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$301

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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 March 13, 2026.

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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus 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 March 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to San Salvador, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,361 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,361 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,361 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,515 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,361 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
7.1
Good
11,533 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,361 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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?

    Frontier and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to San Salvador in just under 7h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 13m. 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 ($311), American Airlines ($439), and United Airlines ($466) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to San Salvador. Users have found that Delta is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to San Salvador are American Airlines ($216), Delta ($216), and United Airlines ($226).

  • 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$311Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$439Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$466Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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