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$141+ 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SAL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 September, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$334
(Avianca)

One-way from

$141
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$584
From San Diego to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/56:15 amSAN - SAL
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1012:05 pmSAL - SAN
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$334
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/163:57 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops19h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/201:44 pmSAL - SAN
2 stops21h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$387
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 8/316:15 amSAN - SAL
2 stops13h 50mAvianca
Fri 9/55:30 amSAL - SAN
2 stops19h 14mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$500
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/296:15 amSAN - SAL
1 stop13h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/61:25 pmSAL - SAN
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/287:30 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops16h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/16:00 amSAL - SAN
1 stop16h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$539

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 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

Fri 9/5

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/10

12:05 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$334

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Wed 7/16

3:57 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops19h 42m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 7/20

1:44 pm-9:55 am

2 stops21h 11m

$387

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/5

5:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$500

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Fri 8/29

6:15 am-8:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/4

2:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop9h 13m

$510

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Mon 7/28

7:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops16h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/1

6:00 am-9:47 pm

1 stop16h 47m

$539

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Thu 9/4

11:40 am-12:17 am

2 stops11h 37m

$141

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Thu 9/4

8:27 am-8:50 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$172

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Tue 6/17

10:16 am-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$264

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to San Salvador

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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 June 9, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San Diego 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 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to San Salvador at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to San Salvador, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and Avianca. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,345 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $387, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to San Salvador.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and United Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 30% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San Diego 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$249Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$488Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$488Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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