San Salvador

$111+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAL
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to San Salvador

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 4/1111:55 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Fri 4/177:45 am
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5$345
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/710:03 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop23h 02m
Frontier
Mon 4/133:02 pm
SAL
-
SFO
2 stops31h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$348
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:00 am
SFO
-
SAL
2 stops15h 05m
Frontier
Mon 4/1311:50 pm
SAL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6$354
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 4/1111:55 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Tue 4/216:40 pm
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5$355
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Fri 2/2010:34 pm
SFO
-
SAL
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Sat 2/282:41 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop32h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$358
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 5/272:15 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Wed 6/37:45 am
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5$361
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/317:32 pm
SFO
-
SAL
2 stops14h 28m
Frontier
Mon 4/1311:50 pm
SAL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$362
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Mon 2/231:20 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 30m
Avianca
Wed 3/187:45 am
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4$365
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 4/122:15 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Tue 4/216:40 pm
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5$366
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 5/182:15 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Mon 6/811:20 pm
SAL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 2/6$371
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 5/911:55 pm
SFO
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 35m
Avianca
Wed 5/205:30 pm
SAL
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5$372

Find flight deals from San Francisco to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 February 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(Priceline)

One-way from

$111
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$444

Good round-trip deal

$413 or less

Good one-way deal

$225 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights.
From San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

12:43 am-2:24 pm

1 stop12h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/18

1:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

5:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/13

3:40 pm-7:16 am

1 stop16h 36m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop14h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/9

3:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop16h 40m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:59 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/27

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/27

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

6:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/13

3:40 pm-7:16 am

1 stop16h 36m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

6:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

12:43 am-9:19 pm

1 stop18h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/4

5:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

5:00 am-8:19 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

2:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$429

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

6:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/11

1:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

$429

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to San Salvador in February.
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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Francisco-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 Francisco to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to San Salvador?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador (average of $158). Flying from San Francisco to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 SFO to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 9, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to San Salvador as you normally would.

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 February 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and United Airlines from San Francisco to San Salvador have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from San Francisco to El Salvador Intl, all of which are around 5h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to San Salvador flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    Departing from San Francisco to San Salvador will take you 12h 41m. The distance from San Francisco to San Salvador is about 2639 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to San Salvador round-trip from $139. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $204, and American Airlines, from $224. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $95 while deals on Frontier start at $125 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to San Salvador on time: EVA Air (88%), Avianca (88%), Avianca (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (San Francisco - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $328 on average, our data indicates $680 when flying from San Francisco to San Salvador.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to San Salvador.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador (average of $158). Flying from San Francisco to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to San Salvador

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$139Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$204Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$272Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$340Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$342Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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