Washington, D.C.

$142+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SAL — WAS
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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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 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$231
(Avianca)

One-way from

$142
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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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 June 30, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:30 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 15mAvianca
Tue 10/75:05 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Deal found 6/28$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/282:33 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop19h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/118:11 pmBWI - SAL
2 stops18h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$236
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Thu 9/111:49 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop9h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/166:45 amBWI - SAL
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1411:45 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/210:32 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop15h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:37 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Tue 9/167:59 amDCA - SAL
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/30$267
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Wed 9/101:52 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Tue 9/237:20 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/30$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/131:15 amSAL - DCA
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/216:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$268
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Tue 7/1510:05 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/212:25 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:36 pmSAL - IAD
2 stops20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/216:04 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop21h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$269
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Wed 8/272:40 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/316:45 amDCA - SAL
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:00 amSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/166:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$276
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Wed 9/31:52 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Sat 9/135:35 amBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/30$279

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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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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/16

8:30 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

4:05 am-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$231

San SalvadorBaltimore

SAL - BWI

SALBWI

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/5

12:30 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops22h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/10

5:38 pm-11:36 am

2 stops19h 58m

$236

San SalvadorBaltimore

SAL - BWI

SALBWI

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

1:49 pm-12:53 am

1 stop9h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/16

6:45 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$261

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/14

11:45 pm-6:04 am

Nonstop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/2

10:32 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop15h 34m

$261

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - DCA

SALDCA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

1:37 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/16

7:59 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$267

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/10

1:52 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

7:20 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$267

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/15

10:05 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/21

2:25 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$268

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - DCA

SALDCA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/13

1:15 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$268

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/14

12:36 pm-11:01 am

2 stops20h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

6:04 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$269

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - DCA

SALDCA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/27

2:40 pm-1:16 am

1 stop8h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

6:45 am-11:36 am

1 stop6h 51m

$270

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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 June 27, 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 63 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 June 30, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from SAL to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines 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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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  • 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 5 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 7 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Avianca ($231), American Airlines ($236), and United Airlines ($251) offers the cheapest pricing from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. Users have found that Avianca is 21% 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 $142 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $148 and Avianca from $156 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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%), ANA (97%) and Volaris El Salvador (92%).

  • 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 $433, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $147. The most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $251.

  • 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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$81Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$137Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$170Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$233Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$311Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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