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$156+ Cheap flights from Mexico City (MEX) 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEX — SAL
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Mexico City Benito Juarez to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Mexico City to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mexico City to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1211:50 am
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Mon 10/263:08 pm
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 22m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/23$251
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/1511:50 am
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Sat 8/223:30 pm
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/23$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/195:00 am
MEX
-
SAL
1 stop11h 00m
Avianca
Wed 8/2612:05 pm
SAL
-
MEX
1 stop10h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 9/134:55 pm
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 10m
Avianca
Mon 9/218:45 am
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$255
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/1811:30 am
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 26m
Aeromexico
Tue 12/13:08 pm
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 22m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/24$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 11/1811:30 am
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 26m
Aeromexico
Sun 11/293:08 pm
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 22m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/22$257
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/181:50 pm
MEX
-
SAL
1 stop16h 25m
Avianca
Sun 11/298:00 am
SAL
-
MEX
1 stop10h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 7/25$258
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 10/14:55 pm
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 10m
Avianca
Fri 10/28:45 am
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 7/24$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 11/204:00 am
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 05m
Avianca
Thu 11/269:05 am
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/24$260
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2811:50 am
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Sun 10/183:30 pm
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/22$261
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 8/2211:50 am
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Sun 8/303:30 pm
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 25m
Aeromexico
Deal found 7/21$262
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:45 am
MEX
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 07m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 9/157:32 pm
SAL
-
MEX
Nonstop2h 13m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/20$263

Find flight deals from Mexico City to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mexico City (MEX) 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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$156
(Avianca)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$225 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Mexico City 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 July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mexico City to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 11/15

11:10 pm-6:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/22

12:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$254

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/21

5:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/26

8:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$289

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 12/30

1:50 pm-6:15 am

1 stop16h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/4

12:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$353

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 10/12

5:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/26

11:00 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$399

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 8/4

5:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops30h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/11

7:32 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$419
Quickest round-trip

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Wed 8/5

12:40 am-10:55 am

2 stops10h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/10

10:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$506

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Fri 12/25

3:25 am-11:38 pm

1 stop20h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/1

4:56 am-2:30 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$709

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 8/13

12:40 am-10:55 am

2 stops10h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/23

9:20 am-11:00 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$894
Cheapest one-way

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 9/6

11:50 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157
Quickest one-way

Mexico CitySan Salvador

MEX - SAL

MEXSAL

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mon 8/24

4:55 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$158

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Deals found on 7/24

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Mexico City-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Mexico City-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Mexico City-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Mexico City-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 Mexico City-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 Mexico City to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from Mexico City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Mexico City to San Salvador

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

The best time to book flights from Mexico City to San Salvador is 79 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 Mexico City to San Salvador?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San Salvador (average of $256). Flying from Mexico City to San Salvador in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 MEX to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Mexico City 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 July 25, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Mexico City to San Salvador in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Mexico City to San Salvador?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Mexico City to San Salvador flights typically cost between $262 and $356 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $251 on Aeromexico (Oct 12-Oct 26).

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 July 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Mexico City to San Salvador, such as Aeromexico and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,472 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,472 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,472 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,520 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,472 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mexico City 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 airports do I use to fly from Mexico City to San Salvador?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Salvador from Mexico City Benito Juarez. Booking flights from Mexico City (MEX) to El Salvador Intl (SAL) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to San Salvador from 2 different airlines. 2h 10m is how long a flight from Mexico City to San Salvador El Salvador Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Mexico City to San Salvador flight route?

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

  • How long is the flight from Mexico City to San Salvador?

    There are many flights that can get you from Mexico City to San Salvador in 2h 26m. Fly via Aeromexico or Avianca to get the fastest option. Mexico City and San Salvador are separated by a distance of 781 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Mexico City to San Salvador round-trip?

    Currently priced at $159, Avianca will fly you from Mexico City to San Salvador and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Aeromexico for as low as $163. Avianca is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $115. Users have also found prices from $126 and $148 on Avianca and Copa Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider Volaris (100%), Air Canada (94%) or Avianca (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Mexico City to San Salvador.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mexico City to San Salvador?

    On average you can expect to pay $261 for a flight from Mexico City to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is $157 while the most popular route, (Mexico City Benito Juarez - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at $282.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to San Salvador?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mexico City to San Salvador (average of $256). Flying from Mexico City to San Salvador in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 2 airlines flying from Mexico City to San Salvador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Mexico City 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$159Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$163Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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