How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador can take about 7h 23m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $220. Washington, D.C. and San Salvador are separated by a distance of 1930 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Salvador, with prices starting at $120. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador, with the lowest prices starting at $124 and $131, respectively. Delta is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris El Salvador, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador for a low price.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - San Salvador El Salvador Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Salvador El Salvador Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $74. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $525 when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador consider choosing Volaris (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (93%) or Volaris El Salvador (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Avianca or Copa Airlines.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Salvador from Washington, D.C.?

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), located 20.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. 9 airlines have flights to El Salvador Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador El Salvador Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flights typically cost between $224 and $352 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $186 on Avianca (Nov 8-Nov 11).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

Sat 11/86:15 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 40mAvianca

Tue 11/1110:05 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 05mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$186

Mon 10/272:30 amIAD - SAL

1 stop10h 20mAvianca

Tue 11/410:05 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 05mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$188

Sat 9/277:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Sat 10/410:05 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/16

$189

Tue 9/307:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Mon 10/1310:05 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$190

Tue 10/142:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Fri 10/176:37 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$192

Tue 9/167:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Sun 10/510:05 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$193

Thu 12/41:30 amIAD - SAL

1 stop16h 05mAvianca

Fri 12/1212:15 pmSAL - IAD

2 stops10h 55mAvianca

Deal found 9/16

$196

Sat 10/42:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Sat 10/116:37 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$197

Fri 10/32:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Wed 10/86:20 amSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/14

$198

Sat 10/112:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Sat 11/156:36 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$199

Thu 9/257:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Tue 9/308:15 amSAL - IAD

1 stop15h 00mAvianca

Deal found 9/16

$200

Tue 12/21:23 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador

Sat 12/206:20 amSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$201

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Mon 9/222:54 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/266:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$220

Wed 10/294:49 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop8h 48mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/125:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop8h 09mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$257

Thu 11/135:10 amBWI - SAL

1 stop9h 48mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/163:03 pmSAL - BWI

1 stop7h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$297

Wed 10/154:05 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Mon 10/2010:20 pmSAL - IAD

1 stop24h 55mAvianca

Deal found 9/16

$369

Sat 10/44:15 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/86:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$290

Mon 9/228:20 amDCA - SAL

1 stop13h 57mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/226:00 amSAL - DCA

1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$291

Mon 11/244:00 pmDCA - SAL

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/266:55 amSAL - DCA

1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$296

Wed 10/155:45 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 15mAvianca

Tue 10/2112:20 pmSAL - IAD

2 stops10h 55mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$391

Sat 10/42:59 pmDCA - SAL

1 stop25h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/86:00 amSAL - DCA

1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$299

Sat 9/2712:55 pmDCA - SAL

1 stop27h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/76:00 amSAL - DCA

1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$299

Thu 10/236:00 amBWI - SAL

1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/283:40 pmSAL - BWI

1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$301

Wed 9/242:54 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/36:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop14h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$302

Mon 9/222:59 pmDCA - SAL

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/251:25 pmSAL - DCA

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$302

Sun 9/216:00 amDCA - SAL

1 stop16h 17mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/246:00 amSAL - DCA

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$302

Mon 9/226:00 amDCA - SAL

1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/261:25 pmSAL - DCA

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$302

Wed 9/248:20 amDCA - SAL

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/253:30 pmSAL - DCA

1 stop18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$312

Thu 9/252:56 pmDCA - SAL

1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/286:00 amSAL - DCA

1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$318

Sat 10/412:55 pmDCA - SAL

1 stop27h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/76:00 amSAL - DCA

1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$320

Wed 9/2412:50 pmIAD - SAL

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/36:00 amSAL - IAD

1 stop12h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$322

Fri 9/266:00 amBWI - SAL

1 stop16h 17mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/36:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop14h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$322

Fri 10/36:00 amBWI - SAL

1 stop16h 17mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/76:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop14h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$322

Fri 9/267:28 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop11h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/296:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop14h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$322

Thu 10/24:15 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop30h 02mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/66:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop14h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$332

Wed 10/16:01 amIAD - SAL

1 stop16h 16mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/106:00 amSAL - IAD

1 stop15h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$348

Tue 11/181:00 pmIAD - SAL

1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/246:55 amSAL - IAD

1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$352

Sat 9/2710:18 pmIAD - SAL

1 stop15h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/41:25 pmSAL - IAD

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$359

Sat 9/2010:05 pmIAD - SAL

1 stop24h 12mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/286:00 amSAL - IAD

1 stop15h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$371

Thu 10/306:00 amIAD - SAL

1 stop16h 19mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/11:10 amSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$384

Thu 11/610:10 pmIAD - SAL

1 stop16h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/81:10 amSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$386

Sat 10/410:18 pmIAD - SAL

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/116:00 amSAL - IAD

1 stop15h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$392

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. Data last updated September 17, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 9/222:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Fri 12/196:36 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/16

$201

Mon 9/222:54 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/266:00 amSAL - BWI

1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$220

Thu 9/257:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Tue 9/308:15 amSAL - IAD

1 stop15h 00mAvianca

Deal found 9/16

$200

Sat 9/277:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Sat 10/410:05 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/16

$189

Tue 9/307:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Mon 10/1310:05 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 15mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$190

Tue 9/302:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Sun 10/56:20 amSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$202

Fri 10/32:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Wed 10/86:20 amSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/14

$198

Sat 10/42:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Wed 10/156:20 amSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/16

$193

Sat 10/42:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Sat 10/116:37 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$197

Sat 10/112:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Sat 11/156:36 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$199

Tue 10/142:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Fri 10/176:37 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$192

Mon 10/272:30 amIAD - SAL

1 stop10h 20mAvianca

Tue 11/410:05 pmSAL - IAD

Nonstop4h 05mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$188

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Tue 9/302:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/16

$74

Sun 10/52:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$77

Tue 10/77:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$83

Thu 10/26:50 amBWI - SAL

1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$83

Thu 10/22:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$84

Mon 9/222:54 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$84

Tue 9/232:37 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/14

$85

Thu 11/131:23 amIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/15

$86

Mon 9/2912:00 pmBWI - SAL

1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$86

Tue 11/251:07 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 9/14

$90

Tue 10/146:50 pmBWI - SAL

2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$90

Thu 9/257:25 pmIAD - SAL

Nonstop4h 25mAvianca

Deal found 9/16

$92

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador that are best for you.

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BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/22

2:54 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop7h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$220

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/29

4:49 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/12

5:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$257

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/4

4:15 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop21h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$290

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

8:20 am-8:17 pm

1 stop13h 57m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$291

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/24

4:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/26

6:55 am-8:45 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$296

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/13

5:10 am-1:58 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/16

3:03 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

2:59 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop25h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$299

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/27

12:55 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop27h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$299

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/28

3:40 pm-11:32 am

1 stop17h 52m

$301

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/24

2:54 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop7h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/3

6:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$302

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to SAL?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

The most flights from WAS to SAL are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Avianca, and Volaris from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,436 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Volaris

6.6

Okay

1,154 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,023 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Salvador from Washington, D.C.?
San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), located 20.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. 9 airlines have flights to El Salvador Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador El Salvador Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?
A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador can take about 7h 23m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $220. Washington, D.C. and San Salvador are separated by a distance of 1930 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Salvador, with prices starting at $120. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador, with the lowest prices starting at $124 and $131, respectively. Delta is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris El Salvador, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?
While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - San Salvador El Salvador Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Salvador El Salvador Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador.
What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador consider choosing Volaris (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (93%) or Volaris El Salvador (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $74. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $525 when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$69	Average$483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$120	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Avianca	Cheapest$124	Average$420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Volaris El Salvador	Cheapest$131	Average$345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Volaris	Cheapest$135	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
United Airlines	Cheapest$149	Average$475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$266	Average$518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$274	Average$591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%

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