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FAQs - booking El Salvador flights

  • Is it possible to find direct flights to El Salvador?

    Traveling from the United States, it’s possible to find nonstop routes to the Central American country of El Salvador. These direct flights arrive at El Salvador Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAN) in San Salvador, the country’s capital. There are year-round nonstop flights with Avianca Airline and others, from Los Angeles Airport (LAX), San Francisco Airport (SFO), Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington DC, among others.

  • What are the common stopover options for flights from the US to El Salvador?

    Most flights from the US to El Salvador have one or two layovers en route. The layover options for these flights vary depending on your departure city and airline. If you’re flying from New York (JFK) to SAL with American Airlines, you will have your stop in Miami (MIA) while those flying with Delta should expect a stop in Atlanta (ATL). Other airlines flying this route have a common layover in Tocumen Panama City (PTY). Most airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) have common stops in Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), PTY, and San Jose (SJO).

  • Do you need a visa to travel to El Salvador?

    As a U.S. citizen, you are not required to obtain a tourist visa prior to your trip to El Salvador as long as your visit does not exceed 90 days. However, all U.S. citizens not born in El Salvador must purchase a tourist card upon their arrival at El Salvador Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAN) in San Salvador. You can expect to pay about $12 for the tourist card.

  • Is Salvador Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport accessible?

    Yes, El Salvador International Airport is an accessible facility. All airlines flying through the airport run their wheelchair assistance program. You can request wheelchair assistance services from your airline by visiting its check-in counters or using any airport assistance phone to call them. The airport also offers accessible restrooms, stair-free options, and accessible ground transportation options to ensure passengers with reduced mobility get equal and easy travel through the airport. We recommend reserving these special assistance services at least 48 hours before your travel to avoid any inconveniences.

  • Which airport should I arrive at to visit Cerro Verde National Park?

    Cerro Verde National Park is a large park known for housing three volcanoes. El Salvador, in general, is known as the land of volcanoes and this fact attracts plenty of visitors. The closest commercial airport to Cerro Verde National Park is El Salvador Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAN) in San Salvador. The popular park is just about a 2h drive from the airport.

  • What is the best way to San Luis Talpa city center from El Salvador International Airport?

    The distance from El Salvador Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport to San Luis Talpa city center is just about 3.5 miles. One of the most recommended options for getting to the city center from El Salvador Airport is using a taxi. Taxis are available 24/7 and are a great option if you're traveling with lots of luggage. Alternatively, you can get a rental car from the airport.

  • What child seat laws exist in El Salvador?

    For those traveling to El Salvador with children who plan on renting a vehicle, it may be best to bring a child seat with you from the United States. In El Salvador, there aren’t any defined laws as to child restraints or seats, only that children under the age of 12 cannot sit in the front seats. Nonetheless, travelers can check beforehand with their car rental agency to see if they have child seats available.

  • What is the best airport to fly into El Salvador for flights from the US?

    El Salvador International Airport and Ilopango International Airport are the two airports that serve most of the international flights to El Salvador. Of the two airports, consider flying into El Salvador Airport as the other airport serves fewer commercial flights and majorly serves as a military base. Flying into SAL will give you more flight options, including direct flights from various cities in the US.

  • How long is the flight to El Salvador?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to El Salvador takes 6h 37m, covering a distance of 1923 miles. The most popular route is Los Angeles - San Salvador with an average flight time of 4h 50m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to El Salvador?

    The cheapest ticket to El Salvador from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $37 one-way, and $134 round-trip. The most popular route is from Los Angeles to San Salvador and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $143.

  • Which airlines fly to El Salvador?

    Avianca, United Airlines & Air Canada fly the most frequently from the United States to El Salvador.

  • What is the most popular destination in El Salvador?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San Salvador (100% of total searches to El Salvador).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to El Salvador

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest El Salvador flight deals.
  • When looking to book tickets to visit El Salvador, you’ll want to look for flights arriving at El Salvador Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAN) in San Salvador. This is the commercial airport serving the whole country.
  • Most flights from the US to El Salvador usually land at Salvador Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL). It has a massive, single terminal that serves both international and domestic flights. Getting around the airport is quite easy.
  • To find more affordable flights to El Salvador, look for tickets with a layover in between. There are cheaper routes, for instance, stopping in Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) and operated by Spirit Airlines.
  • If you're looking for a free space where you can relax upon arrival at Salvador Airport, we recommend trying the Observation Deck on the Third Floor. This spot is usually peaceful and quiet and has chairs fitted with armrests.
  • If you wish to rent a car during your visit to El Salvador, the airport has car rental agencies onsite. This way you won’t need to worry about finding a ride to pick up your car rental.
  • Ilopango International Airport (ILS) was the main international airport that served the city of San Salvador until it was replaced by the more modern SAL. Whenever you find flights from the US to ILS, consider them as this will help you avoid the long queues at SAL.
  • Fly into the main El Salvador Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAN), southeast of San Salvador, and you’ll be near some of the top attractions in the country. The airport is near the coast and just a half-hour away from the popular Costa del Sol Beach.
  • If you’re planning to travel with your pet or service animal, you will be happy to learn that Salvador Airport is a pet-friendly facility. You can travel with your pet through the airport provided you keep it in a pet carrier when within the airport.
  • All U.S. citizens must travel to El Salvador with a valid passport with at least one blank page for any entry or exit stamps.
  • Ilopango Airport is ideal for exploring Lake Ilopango, a volcanic caldera located on the borders of La Paz, San Salvador, and Cuscatlán. You can fly from the US to SAL and then connect using a domestic carrier to this airport.
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Top 5 airlines flying to El Salvador

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to El Salvador? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10810 reviews
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West Jet has a horrible boarding process and the seats have no cushion.

4.0 OkayDouglas, May 2024MSP - YEG
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West Jet has a horrible boarding process and the seats have no cushion.

Everything went smoothly. I didn’t like that when I booked in the main cabin my wife and I weren’t seated together. One would think when booking on an option that allows picking your seat. They would put you and your travel partner together. Had to call to get it sorted. They did fix.

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

They could offer food and drink without having to pay extra for it,

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

Flight was delayed 2.5 hours - a big deal on an overnight when you plan to sleep.

I feel like they have upgraded the app since I last flew United and I found it to be super helpful. I had stopped flying United unless absolutely necessary and my experience on this trip indicates they have been working hard to improve their services.

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

Great crew. Very comfortable business seats with nice bedding. Good food. We were delayed to let late passengers on the flight, but otherwise great experience.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

I was in business class. There was an excellent headset. But half an hour before arrival they collected them! The rest of the trip I had to use a cheap earphone. There must be a better way to protect the headphones.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

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