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$161+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SAL
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in November or July, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 12/51:33 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:52 pmSAL - SAN
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$431
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:35 amSAN - SAL
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/412:04 pmSAL - SAN
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$478
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/114:33 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1812:05 pmSAL - SAN
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$483
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:10 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop14h 31mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/195:00 amSAL - SAN
1 stop14h 03mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$506
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/129:10 amSAN - SAL
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/188:00 amSAL - SAN
2 stops29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$515
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/47:58 amSAN - SAL
1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/117:45 amSAL - SAN
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$520
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/125:30 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/158:00 amSAL - SAN
2 stops29h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$521
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:10 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop14h 31mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/128:33 amSAL - SAN
1 stop10h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/510:20 amSAN - SAL
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/126:55 amSAL - SAN
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$540

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$543
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Wed 11/12

8:10 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop14h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/19

5:00 am-5:03 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$506

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Tue 1/13

12:11 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/20

2:50 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$520

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Wed 1/14

10:26 am-7:43 pm

1 stop7h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

3:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop9h 27m

$520

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Tue 1/20

12:11 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

3:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop9h 27m

$520

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Wed 1/14

12:11 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/18

3:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop9h 27m

$520

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Fri 1/23

10:26 am-7:43 pm

1 stop7h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/27

6:55 am-4:36 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$520

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Fri 1/16

10:26 am-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

3:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop9h 27m

$520

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Thu 1/15

12:11 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/25

3:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop9h 27m

$520

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Thu 1/15

12:11 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/16

2:30 am-6:36 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$520

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Wed 1/14

10:26 am-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

3:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop9h 27m

$520

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Deals found on 10/25

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to San Salvador may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 3 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Salvador (average of $211). Flying from San Diego to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 SAN to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to San Salvador at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to San Salvador, such as Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from San Diego to San Salvador can take about 7h 08m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $520. San Diego and San Salvador are separated by a distance of 2216 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Copa Airlines, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Salvador (average of $211). Flying from San Diego to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 San Diego to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$249Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$388Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$451Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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