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$118+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAL
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Mon 8/11
Mon 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to San Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to San Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated August 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$258
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379
From Irvine to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 6, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 8/3112:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop22h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1312:35 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$258
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:39 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 9/165:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/6$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Thu 9/1811:39 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/231:45 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 10/31:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/125:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$261
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:39 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/181:45 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$262
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/810:50 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 2/15:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/5$263
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/293:55 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/35:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:24 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/85:30 amSAL - LAX
3 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$265
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:39 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 10/45:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/4$266
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Wed 10/81:50 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mAvianca
Sun 10/125:30 amSAL - LAX
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 8/6$267
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:33 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 8/196:40 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 09mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/4$268
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Fri 8/2911:33 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 9/45:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/5$269

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 August 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

12:20 pm-11:36 am

1 stop22h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/13

12:35 pm-8:33 am

2 stops20h 58m

$258

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

11:39 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/16

5:45 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$259

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

11:39 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/23

1:45 pm-8:48 am

2 stops20h 03m

$260

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

1:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 10/12

5:45 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$261

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

7:50 pm-11:36 am

2 stops14h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/18

12:35 pm-8:51 am

2 stops21h 16m

$262

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

10:50 pm-5:39 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/1

5:45 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$263

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

3:55 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/3

5:45 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$264

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

12:24 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/8

5:30 am-8:31 am

3 stops28h 01m

$265

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

11:39 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/4

5:45 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$266

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

1:50 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 10/12

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$267

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to San Salvador

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to San Salvador is 55 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 Irvine to San Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Irvine 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 IR9 to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 August 6, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Irvine to San Salvador as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to San Salvador. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 6, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to SAL are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 August 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Irvine to San Salvador to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,500 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,500 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,500 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,917 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,500 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,500 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,394 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,500 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    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 Irvine to San Salvador. 9 airlines have flights to El Salvador Intl from Irvine on a regular basis. Booking flights from Irvine to San Salvador El Salvador Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Irvine per day.

  • How popular is this Irvine to San Salvador flight route?

    The Irvine to San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight path was viewed by 1,250 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to San Salvador are Volaris El Salvador ($118), Avianca ($120), and Spirit Airlines ($121).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to San Salvador?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Irvine to San Salvador on time: Avianca Costa Rica (100%), Volaris El Salvador (97%), Avianca (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to San Salvador?

    On average you can expect to pay $718 for a flight from Irvine to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is $136 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at $205.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Irvine 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 9 airlines flying from Irvine to San Salvador

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 August 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$85Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$112Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$157Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$183Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$218Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$641Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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