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$274+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador (SAL)

WAS — SAL
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Thu 12/106:35 pm -
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Fri 12/115:35 pm -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 11/5$538
Sat 11/284:35 am -
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Mon 11/307:35 am -
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Deal found 11/6$543
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Tue 12/1510:10 am -
2 stops37h 55m
Deal found 11/9$546
Wed 12/3010:59 pm -
1 stop15h 02m
Thu 1/288:03 pm -
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Deal found 11/9$549
Thu 12/3110:59 pm -
1 stop15h 02m
Sun 1/318:03 pm -
Nonstop4h 12m
Deal found 11/8$550
Thu 11/192:30 am -
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Sat 11/2112:00 pm -
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Deal found 11/5$553
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Tue 11/249:35 am -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 11/5$560
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Thu 12/3110:59 pm -
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Sun 1/178:14 am -
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Deal found 11/5$565
Wed 12/3010:59 pm -
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Sat 1/161:41 pm -
1 stop26h 03m
Deal found 11/9$570
Tue 11/173:37 pm -
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Wed 11/251:59 pm -
1 stop12h 16m
Deal found 11/4$571
Thu 12/317:50 pm -
1 stop17h 27m
Thu 1/283:19 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 11/8$672

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$535
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$274
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$640

Good round-trip deal

$636 or less

Good one-way deal

$327 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/29

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$393

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/2

1:55 pm-3:07 pm

2 stops26h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$411

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/16

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$472

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/27

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$482

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

2:55 am-6:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$489

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/17

5:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$515

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/13

8:32 am-8:37 pm

1 stop13h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$641

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/25

8:32 am-11:35 pm

1 stop16h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$641

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/13

1:16 am-8:37 pm

1 stop20h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$641

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/22

6:05 pm-10:35 am

3 stops41h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$668

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador (average of $321). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $682). 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 morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

The most flights from WAS to SAL are scheduled on a Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flights typically cost between $488 and $736 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $535 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 2-Jan 23).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $359.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Flights via Miami (MIA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 08m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Flights via Miami (MIA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 57m.

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

About 12% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Wednesday 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 Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 70 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 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 Wednesday at noon 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,Volaris El Salvador, andUnited Airlines 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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

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. 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 5 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 56m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $807. Washington, D.C. and San Salvador are separated by a distance of 1902 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 $114. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $137 and $156, respectively. Delta is currently priced 77% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris El Salvador 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?

  • 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 United Airlines (100%), Volaris El Salvador (97%) or Avianca (93%) 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 $266. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $465 on average, our data indicates $769 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador (average of $321). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $682). 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$114Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$121Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$191Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$254Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AzulCheapest$621Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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