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$124+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — WAS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 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.
Thu 12/185:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Sun 1/111:46 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/275:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Sat 1/1712:33 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$172
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Wed 1/712:33 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$175
This Super.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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/1512:38 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$177
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/1512:38 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$178
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.
Sat 12/205:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/1512:38 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/285:49 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Sat 1/1712:33 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$182
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/211:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$184
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/186:15 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$185
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/195:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/112:38 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/265:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Tue 1/612:33 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/185:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/114:15 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$189

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 18, 2025.

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OneTravel
3 stars

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OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$124
(eDestinos)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$197 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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San Salvador

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/12

6:36 pm-12:43 am

Nonstop4h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

2:07 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

$189

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

5:46 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

12:38 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$193

San SalvadorBaltimore

SAL - BWI

SALBWI

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

4:02 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/3

6:20 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$207

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/10

6:20 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

2:23 am-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 37m

$226

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/26

9:35 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

2:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$245

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/26

9:35 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

2:35 am-10:50 am

1 stop10h 15m

$245

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 3/8

10:05 pm-4:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

2:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$245

San SalvadorBaltimore

SAL - BWI

SALBWI

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/15

4:02 pm-11:17 am

2 stops18h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

8:08 pm-10:28 am

1 stop15h 20m

$252

San SalvadorBaltimore

SAL - BWI

SALBWI

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/6

3:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-2:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$254

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - DCA

SALDCA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/22

3:21 pm-10:48 am

1 stop18h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/3

5:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$254

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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 San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 San Salvador-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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 San Salvador-Washington, D.C. 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 San Salvador to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 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 San Salvador to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. (average of $99). Flying from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 SAL to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 53% on flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. 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 18, 2025.

The most flights from SAL to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

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

About 8% of weekly flights between San Salvador and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

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

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines, and Avianca from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,490 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

5.8

Food

6.0

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 20.5 mi from the city center, San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from San Salvador. Booking flights from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.

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

    Volaris, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines can get you from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in just under 4h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 27m. The distance between San Salvador and Washington, D.C. is about 1898 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Volaris El Salvador ($111), Frontier ($143), and United Airlines ($153) offers the cheapest pricing from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. Users have found that Volaris El Salvador is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $93 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $127 and United Airlines from $148 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Baltimore/Washington or San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from San Salvador to Washington, D.C..

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. are Volaris Costa Rica (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (96%) and United Airlines (94%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $261, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $110. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $150.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. 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 San Salvador to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. (average of $99). Flying from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 6 airlines flying from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$122Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$140Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$167Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$207Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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