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$104+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAL
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$271
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$104
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$624
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/58:20 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop17h 49mSpirit Airlines
dom. 7/131:44 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop18h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
mié. 6/112:30 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/176:00 amSAL - DTW
1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 10/206:42 pmDTW - SAL
2 stops18h 23mAmerican Airlines
jue. 10/302:33 pmSAL - DTW
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$304
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/1312:18 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
lun. 6/1611:41 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$346
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/1112:18 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/171:14 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
mar. 8/195:25 amDTW - SAL
1 stop9h 02mDelta
dom. 8/241:52 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/9$393
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/299:26 amDTW - SAL
2 stops24h 53mCopa Airlines
lun. 1/58:30 amSAL - DTW
2 stops24h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,225
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/118:25 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop16h 35mAir Canada
mar. 6/178:10 amSAL - DTW
1 stop29h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,923

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 7/5

8:20 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop17h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 7/13

1:44 pm-10:23 am

1 stop18h 39m

$271

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/8

5:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 10/22

1:30 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

$300

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

6:42 pm-11:05 am

2 stops18h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 10/30

2:33 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$304

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 7/18

12:08 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 7/21

11:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop9h 35m

$356

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/8

6:00 am-2:23 pm

2 stops10h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 10/22

3:30 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$397

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 7/18

7:05 am-5:36 pm

2 stops12h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 7/21

5:30 am-8:06 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$408

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/19

10:51 am-12:17 am

1 stop15h 26m

$104

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 8/11

6:00 am-8:43 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$124

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 8/4

7:05 am-5:36 pm

2 stops12h 31m

$125

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 8/1

12:08 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$156

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 12 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 junio 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 63% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 junio 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to San Salvador, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador round-trip?

    Currently priced at $271, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $300 and $304, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $104. Users have also found prices from $124 and $156 on United Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$369Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$464Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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