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$167+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SAL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/233:45 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/73:52 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$609
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/135:34 amDSM - SAL
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Sun 12/212:32 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/11$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/296:52 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops19h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/151:31 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$695
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/135:30 amDSM - SAL
2 stops16h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/213:43 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$719
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/286:26 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops20h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/133:21 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$754
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/216:26 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/311:15 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$896
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/213:00 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:55 amSAL - DSM
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$963
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/293:00 pmDSM - SAL
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/152:50 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$998

Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$167
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,475
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($222 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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San Salvador

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

8:10 am-9:19 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/9

2:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$450

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

8:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$450

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

3:00 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$450

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

8:10 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/5

6:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$450

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

8:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$450

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:24 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops21h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/26

2:50 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$454

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

2:58 pm-10:28 am

2 stops19h 30m

$167

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-11:36 pm

2 stops15h 36m

$218

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 12/22

6:35 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$613

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Mon 12/22

6:00 am-12:36 am

1 stop18h 36m

$723

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Deals found on 12/11

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to San Salvador in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 Des Moines-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Des Moines-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 Des Moines to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to San Salvador

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to San Salvador is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador (average of $351). Flying from Des Moines to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 DSM to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to San Salvador in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 65% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines to San Salvador?

    Departing from Des Moines to San Salvador will take you 13h 09m. The distance from Des Moines to San Salvador is about 1959 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to San Salvador round-trip from $351. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $466, and American Airlines, from $519. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to San Salvador for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to San Salvador?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador (average of $351). Flying from Des Moines to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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 Des Moines to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$351Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$466Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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