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$229+ 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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAL
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Salvador

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 May 13, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:00 am
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3111:00 am
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop30h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$468
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Wed 9/95:30 pm
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1610:35 pm
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop15h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$487
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/35:30 pm
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1010:35 pm
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$552
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 5/206:10 am
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/277:45 am
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/252:02 pm
DTW
-
SAL
2 stops27h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/612:05 pm
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop28h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$562
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Wed 9/27:30 am
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/36:30 pm
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop27h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$566
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2412:43 pm
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/27:20 pm
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop26h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$577
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Tue 6/26:10 am
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/17:45 am
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$595

Find 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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$468
(Expedia)

One-way from

$229
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$382
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 May 13, 2026.
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

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/3

8:50 am-11:36 pm

2 stops15h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/25

5:03 am-8:33 am

2 stops26h 30m

$685

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/25

8:52 am-7:40 pm

1 stop12h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 7/4

8:00 am-7:21 am

2 stops21h 21m

$710

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/25

8:15 am-2:24 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/1

11:54 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops16h 03m

$712

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/12

6:15 am-6:58 pm

1 stop14h 43m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/20

1:15 am-6:38 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$769
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/24

6:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/8

6:00 am-10:24 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$778

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/24

7:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops13h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 7/8

7:00 am-10:44 pm

2 stops13h 44m

$782

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

6:15 am-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 7/11

1:15 am-10:24 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$782

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/22

6:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/23

3:40 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$805

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/12

7:47 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops18h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/29

3:40 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$807

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

3:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 6/8

1:15 am-11:57 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$816

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to San Salvador in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador (average of $325). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador in February is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 May 13, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,American Airlines, andSpirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,663 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,632 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines and United Airlines fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador in about 8h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 37m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Salvador is about 2016 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador round-trip?

    Currently priced at $209, 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 United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $382 and $499, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 61% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $104. Users have also found prices from $114 and $114 on Delta and United Airlines, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador (average of $325). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Salvador in February is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 May 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$209Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$499Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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