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$213+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SAL
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in April or September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$376
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$213
(Avianca Connect)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$387 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 7/2910:00 pmOAK - SAL
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/51:44 pmSAL - OAK
2 stops19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$376
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/309:23 amOAK - SAL
2 stops26h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/31:44 pmSAL - OAK
2 stops19h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$461
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/1710:40 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 39mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 8/253:57 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop5h 43mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/29$491

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Oakland

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Tue 7/29

10:00 pm-11:58 am

1 stop12h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/5

1:44 pm-8:28 am

2 stops19h 44m

$376

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Wed 7/30

9:23 am-12:39 pm

2 stops26h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/3

1:44 pm-8:28 am

2 stops19h 44m

$461

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Sun 8/17

10:40 pm-5:19 am

Nonstop5h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/25

3:57 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$491

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$213

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Sun 7/27

10:40 pm-5:19 am

Nonstop5h 39m

$263

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Deals found on 6/29

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to San Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California 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 Oakland, California to San Salvador?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to San Salvador in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 60% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines from Oakland to San Salvador. 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,101 reviews

Crew

7.1

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,101 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,101 reviews

Crew

7.1

Boarding

6.6

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Oakland, California to San Salvador flight route?

    Within the past month, 64 users have taken a look at flights from Oakland to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to San Salvador round-trip?

    Currently priced at $461, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Oakland, California to San Salvador and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Volaris El Salvador for as low as $491.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to San Salvador?

    On average you can expect to pay $303 for a flight from Oakland, California to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is $167 while the most popular route, (Oakland - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at $383.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to San Salvador?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$217Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$224Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$294Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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