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$244+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SAL
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to San Salvador

Cheapest flights from Columbus to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/245:45 am
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop10h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/811:20 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop17h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:39 am
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop11h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 4/236:00 am
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop14h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/215:30 am
CMH
-
SAL
2 stops17h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 am
SAL
-
CMH
2 stops25h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 5/116:15 pm
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop20h 04m
American Airlines
Fri 5/151:43 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 6/26:00 am
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 6/301:20 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop18h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 8/55:30 am
CMH
-
SAL
2 stops15h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 8/263:40 pm
SAL
-
CMH
2 stops19h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Sat 4/186:10 am
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop10h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 4/283:40 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop17h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 8/57:29 pm
CMH
-
SAL
1 stop19h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 8/262:12 pm
SAL
-
CMH
1 stop18h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$433

Find flight deals from Columbus to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 March 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$391
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$244
(BusinessClass)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$501
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Tue 4/21

6:10 am-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-10:03 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$405

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Thu 8/27

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/31

3:40 pm-11:02 am

1 stop17h 22m

$405

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-8:49 pm

2 stops15h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-9:43 am

2 stops25h 43m

$409

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Wed 3/11

6:30 am-8:19 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$244

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Wed 3/11

11:39 am-6:15 am

2 stops44h 36m

$255

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 6/13

4:09 pm-11:29 am

2 stops21h 20m

$258

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sun 3/15

5:43 pm-11:37 am

2 stops19h 54m

$269

ColumbusSan Salvador

CMH - SAL

CMHSAL

Columbus

Sat 6/13

7:50 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$269

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Deals found on 3/1

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to San Salvador in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Columbus 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 Columbus Airport-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus to San Salvador

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus Airport to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Salvador?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Salvador (average of $311). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Salvador in February is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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.

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 March 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus Airport 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,377 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,375 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Columbus to San Salvador, you will be flying into El Salvador Intl. San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is just 20.5 mi from the center of the city. El Salvador Intl is the only San Salvador airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 3 airlines have flights to San Salvador El Salvador Intl from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to San Salvador?

    Departing from Columbus Airport to San Salvador will take you 16h 39m. The distance from Columbus Airport to San Salvador is about 1871 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to San Salvador round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to San Salvador is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $311 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $434 and $449 round-trip. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $216. Delta flights start at $216 while deals on United Airlines start at $226 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to San Salvador?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to San Salvador (average of $311). Flying from Columbus Airport to San Salvador in February is currently the most expensive (average of $502). 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 Columbus to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$311Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$434Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$449Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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