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November 10 - November 12

Cheapest

Best

IAH - San Salvador

$419

$278

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October 13 - October 24

IAH - San Salvador

$285

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October 13 - October 22

IAH - San Salvador

$297

$286

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October 15 - October 24

IAH - San Salvador

$297

$292

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October 3 - October 6

IAH - San Salvador

$291

$299

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October 1 - October 8

IAH - San Salvador

$281

$300

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October 15 - October 22

IAH - San Salvador

$304

$301

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October 24 - October 27

IAH - San Salvador

$310

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September 17 - September 29

Earliest

IAH - San Salvador

$268

$312

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October 1 - October 10

IAH - San Salvador

$272

$313

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Insights for flights from Houston to San Salvador

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Houston to San Salvador, a significant majority of itineraries are non-stop. 73.5% of recent fares are direct flights from Houston to San Salvador, indicating that you will likely find a non-stop option for your journey. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, they typically involve 3 stopovers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Houston to San Salvador, the data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $108. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $114. Following these, April presents another good option, with a median fare of $148.

Fares for flights from Houston to San Salvador typically range from $144–$658, with a median of $246. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

A typical journey from Houston to San Salvador takes approximately 6h 0m, including any connections. This duration accounts for the overall travel time from origin to destination, encompassing both direct and connecting itineraries.

The distance between Houston and San Salvador is approximately 1950 kilometers. This makes the route a medium-haul flight, which typically involves several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Houston to San Salvador

Regular price: $332 - $458

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to San Salvador is $332-$458. The current lowest deal is $278 via skyscanner for travel from Nov 10-Nov 12.

now $278

Low $332

High $458

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to San Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from HOU to SAL is February, with a median price of $108. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1086. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $108

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,086

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Direct flights from Houston to San Salvador

Avianca

Deutsche Luft Hansa

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to San Salvador

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - San Salvador

Houston (IAH) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$285

$328

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - San Salvador

Houston (IAH) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$305

$317

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - San Salvador

Houston (IAH) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$360

$347

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - San Salvador

Houston (IAH) - San Salvador (SAL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$403

$390

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - San Salvador

Houston (IAH) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$346

$348

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - San Salvador

Houston (IAH) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$357

$336

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to San Salvador

4 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 20

$524 → $377

28%

2 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 12

$419 → $278

34%

7 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 22

$518 → $381

26%

11 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 20

$506 → $375

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to San Salvador

Houston - San Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Houston to San Salvador are above the typical level, with a median price of $246.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $108, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 0m.

The typical direct flight from Houston to San Salvador takes 6h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

73.5% of deals are direct flights.

Most deals for this route are direct flights, with frequent deals available daily.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers the most direct flights.

Avianca has the highest number of direct flight deals for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Houston to San Salvador appear frequently, more than once a day.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to San Salvador, with prices from $278.

📍 ~28 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$278

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport offers flights to San Salvador, with prices from $315.

📍 ~17 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$315

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International is the primary airport for flights to San Salvador.

📍 ~30 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$278

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

Cheapest

This airport is the closest major international hub to San Salvador with excellent flight connectivity.

📍 ~100 km from San Salvador (reachable by car, requires international border crossing into Guatemala)

💸 Flights from ~$300

Coronel Enrique Soto Cano Air Base (XPL)

This modern international facility offers competitive pricing for North American routes and is relatively short distance from the Salvadoran border.

📍 ~180 km from San Salvador (reachable by car, requires crossing the border into Honduras)

💸 Flights from ~$744

Ramón Villeda Morales International (SAP)

This major industrial and travel hub in Honduras offers a strong selection of low-cost and legacy carriers.

📍 ~250 km from San Salvador (reachable by car, requires border crossing and transit through Honduras)

💸 Flights from ~$314

Augusto C. Sandino International (MGA)

This airport is the primary gateway for Nicaragua, offering an alternative airline network and regional connections.

📍 ~290 km from San Salvador (reachable by car, requires transiting through Honduras and multiple border checks)

💸 Flights from ~$438

Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE)

This major international hub for Belize offers unique North American connections.

📍 ~520 km from San Salvador (reachable by car, involves complex land transit through multiple countries)

💸 Flights from ~$462

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Salvador

San Salvador, El Salvador

50% AI deal score

$1,164

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Houston to San Salvador are found when booking in the 0-6 days window prior to departure, with an average price of $209. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $226. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $772. For bookings made 60+ days in advance, the average price is $449.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to San Salvador is considered to be $144 or less. The median price for this route was $246. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $658 or less. This threshold represents a competitive price point for travelers.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Houston to San Salvador are February, with a median price of $108, and January, with a median price of $114. April also tends to offer lower prices, with a median of $148. The annual median price for this route is $246, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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