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$152+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAL
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Fri 8/7
Fri 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 8, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Thu 11/59:01 am
SAL
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IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/5$295
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/252:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 9/229:12 am
SAL
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IAH
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/3$297
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/242:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 11/39:01 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/7$301
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/12:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 10/69:12 am
SAL
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IAH
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/7$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/62:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Thu 10/229:12 am
SAL
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IAH
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/3$303
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/132:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Sat 8/229:12 am
SAL
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IAH
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/5$305
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/12:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Thu 10/89:12 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/4$306
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/31:37 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 56m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 11/109:01 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/7$307
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/12:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Sat 10/39:12 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/5$308
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/82:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 8/259:12 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/5$309
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/182:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 55m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 8/259:12 am
SAL
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IAH
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/5$310
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:59 am
EWR
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SAL
Nonstop4h 50m
Volaris El Salvador
Mon 10/1910:49 pm
SAL
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EWR
Nonstop4h 40m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/8$320

Find flight deals from USA to San Salvador

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$152
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$591

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 July 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to San Salvador that are best for you.

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HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/15

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/22

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$369

NewarkSan Salvador

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

Sat 9/12

7:55 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/25

3:40 pm-11:59 am

1 stop18h 19m

$381

NewarkSan Salvador

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

Tue 8/25

9:30 pm-11:29 am

1 stop15h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/5

3:40 pm-11:53 am

1 stop18h 13m

$381

NewarkSan Salvador

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/30

3:40 pm-10:26 am

1 stop16h 46m

$381

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/14

1:37 pm-4:33 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/21

9:01 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$383

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/22

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/1

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$409

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/31

12:30 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/7

3:40 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$416

New YorkSan Salvador

LGA - SAL

LGASAL

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/10

12:31 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/13

1:15 am-4:44 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$416

New YorkSan Salvador

LGA - SAL

LGASAL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/20

7:29 am-8:49 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$416

New YorkSan Salvador

LGA - SAL

LGASAL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$416

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Best time to book a flight from USA to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to San Salvador

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San Salvador (average of $340). Flying from USA to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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 US to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 July 8, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from USA to San Salvador in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from USA to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to San Salvador. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 8, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to SAL are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from the United States to San Salvador delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between United States and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to San Salvador flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to San Salvador flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from USA to San Salvador is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on July 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to San Salvador flights

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Volaris

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on Avianca

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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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 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris El Salvador,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from the United States 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.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.1
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.1
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,945 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.1
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,783 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.1
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.1
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,835 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.7

Food

6.1

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 United States?

    For a flight from United States 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.

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

    Flights from United States to San Salvador El Salvador Intl have been viewed 787 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from USA to San Salvador will take you 2h 55m. The distance between USA and San Salvador is about 1211 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $33. Users have also found prices from $38 and $69 on Frontier and Avianca, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to San Salvador?

    The most popular route from USA to San Salvador is Los Angeles - San Salvador El Salvador Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from USA to San Salvador consider choosing EVA Air (93%), Avianca (92%) or Avianca (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from USA to San Salvador is generally $1,038, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $178. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $286 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San Salvador (average of $340). Flying from USA to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to San Salvador

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$74Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$92Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$94Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$136Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$150Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$176Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$280Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
GOLCheapest$301Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AzulCheapest$406Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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