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$212+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to San Salvador (SAL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SAL
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to San Salvador

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/136:04 amMSY - SAL
2 stops30h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/202:44 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop18h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/7$482
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Sat 12/133:20 pmMSY - SAL
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/201:06 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/95:15 pmMSY - SAL
1 stop28h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/154:40 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/136:40 pmMSY - SAL
2 stops17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/201:37 pmSAL - MSY
2 stops18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$533
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:40 amMSY - SAL
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/53:52 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$540
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:40 amMSY - SAL
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/221:06 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$566
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Sun 12/286:40 amMSY - SAL
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/43:52 pmSAL - MSY
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8$581

Find flight deals from New Orleans to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$212
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$819
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Salvador that are best for you.

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New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

7:42 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop19h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/1

4:02 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 19m

$212

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

7:42 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop19h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/1

4:02 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$259

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-2:52 pm

3 stops31h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

4:02 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 19m

$273

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/18

6:05 am-10:28 am

3 stops28h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

4:02 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 19m

$294

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/16

6:05 am-10:28 am

2 stops28h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/18

4:02 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 19m

$312

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/16

6:05 am-10:28 am

2 stops28h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/18

5:30 am-9:42 am

3 stops28h 12m

$313

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

6:05 am-10:53 am

2 stops28h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

5:30 am-9:42 am

3 stops28h 12m

$319

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/18

6:05 am-10:28 am

3 stops28h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

5:30 am-9:42 am

3 stops28h 12m

$356

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

5:22 pm-9:00 am

2 stops39h 38m

$219

New OrleansSan Salvador

MSY - SAL

MSYSAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/18

10:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$319

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Deals found on 12/9

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

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

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

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

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to San Salvador?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Salvador (average of $283). Flying from New Orleans to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 MSY to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 10, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from New Orleans to San Salvador by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 10, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from New Orleans 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,173 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to San Salvador?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to San Salvador in 19h 10m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between New Orleans and San Salvador is about 1145 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to San Salvador round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to San Salvador round-trip from $98. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $388, and United Airlines, from $391. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to San Salvador for 80% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to San Salvador?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Salvador (average of $283). Flying from New Orleans to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 New Orleans to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$391Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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