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$261+ Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — SAL
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Santiago to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$537
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$261
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$463
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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Cheapest flights from Santiago to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/511:55 pmSCL - SAL
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Sun 9/79:25 amSAL - SCL
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/31$507
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 7/302:23 amSCL - SAL
1 stop12h 19mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/81:42 pmSAL - SCL
1 stop11h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$537
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/56:10 amSCL - SAL
2 stops12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/76:40 amSAL - SCL
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 11/2310:45 pmSCL - SAL
2 stops27h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/273:00 amSAL - SCL
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,369

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

Fly from

Santiago

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoSan Salvador

SCL - SAL

SCLSAL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 9/5

11:55 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/7

9:25 am-5:15 am

1 stop16h 50m

$507

SantiagoSan Salvador

SCL - SAL

SCLSAL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 8/17

2:26 am-8:22 pm

1 stop19h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/20

5:05 am-7:24 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$537

SantiagoSan Salvador

SCL - SAL

SCLSAL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 9/5

6:10 am-4:25 pm

2 stops12h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/7

6:40 am-12:00 pm

3 stops26h 20m

$594

SantiagoSan Salvador

SCL - SAL

SCLSAL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/23

10:45 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops27h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/27

3:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,369

SantiagoSan Salvador

SCL - SAL

SCLSAL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 10/14

12:55 am-4:20 pm

1 stop42h 25m

$261

SantiagoSan Salvador

SCL - SAL

SCLSAL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 9/11

1:35 am-6:00 am

3 stops31h 25m

$383

SantiagoSan Salvador

SCL - SAL

SCLSAL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 8/5

2:26 am-8:22 pm

1 stop19h 56m

$1,013

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Deals found on 7/31

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santiago to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Santiago to San Salvador may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 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 Santiago to San Salvador?

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

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 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines and Avianca from Santiago 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,388 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $537, Copa Airlines will fly you from Santiago to San Salvador and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Avianca for as low as $628.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Santiago 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 2 airlines flying from Santiago to San Salvador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santiago 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$242Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$397Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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