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$67+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SAL
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/145:51 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/85:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/175:25 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 10mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/242:01 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop12h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$298
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/309:58 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops14h 58mFrontier
Mon 1/127:21 pmSAL - IAD
2 stops15h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$299
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:37 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop19h 19mFrontier
Sat 1/175:51 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$304
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/175:25 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 10mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/138:36 amSAL - IAD
1 stop17h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:58 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/308:25 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:35 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/265:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/299:30 pmBWI - SAL
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Sat 2/282:41 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/105:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$313
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:30 amBWI - SAL
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/3011:23 amSAL - BWI
1 stop22h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$323
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:30 pmBWI - SAL
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/1510:56 amSAL - BWI
1 stop23h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$328

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$67
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$613

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 December 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/15

8:08 pm-10:28 am

1 stop15h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/28

11:23 am-10:27 am

1 stop22h 04m

$221

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/16

6:05 am-8:19 pm

1 stop16h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/18

3:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

$240

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/23

4:09 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops24h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

4:40 pm-2:01 pm

2 stops20h 21m

$249

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/23

2:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

4:40 pm-11:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$250

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/14

2:35 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 49m

$260

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/23

3:45 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

5:02 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$266

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/4

12:25 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

4:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

$267

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/1

6:04 pm-12:36 am

1 stop7h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/23

4:40 pm-11:20 am

1 stop17h 40m

$267

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/23

7:22 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/5

2:35 pm-12:41 am

1 stop9h 06m

$270

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

6:20 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/17

11:23 am-10:27 am

1 stop22h 04m

$271

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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 Washington, D.C. to San Salvador in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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 Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 55 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador (average of $113). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 December 17, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 December 17, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SAL are scheduled on a Monday (8 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?

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flights?

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

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 December 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines, and Avianca 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.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.1
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.1
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.1
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,486 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.1
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,188 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.1
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.1

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 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. 8 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 6 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 8h 10m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $260. Washington, D.C. and San Salvador are separated by a distance of 1898 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 Volaris El Salvador is currently your cheapest option to San Salvador, with prices starting at $80. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $104 and $134, respectively. Volaris El Salvador is currently priced 76% 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 $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Avianca, 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 Costa Rica (100%), Avianca (90%) or Avianca (89%) 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 $109. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $137 on average, our data indicates $587 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?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador (average of $113). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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Alternative routes for Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

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Top 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$195Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$196Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$252Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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