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October 18 - October 23

Cheapest

LAX - San Salvador

$344

$354

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October 10 - October 16

LAX - San Salvador

$331

$358

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August 14 - August 16

Earliest

LAX - San Salvador

$417

$361

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August 27 - August 31

LAX - San Salvador

$418

$361

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August 22 - August 24

LAX - San Salvador

$419

$361

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August 15 - August 19

LAX - San Salvador

$417

$361

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August 20 - August 23

LAX - San Salvador

$416

$361

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September 19 - September 22

Best

LAX - San Salvador

$493

$361

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September 18 - September 22

Best

LAX - San Salvador

$495

$361

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November 3 - November 7

LAX - San Salvador

$394

$361

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

A typical journey from Los Angeles to San Salvador takes about 12h 40m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 3734 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador, understanding the typical journey time is crucial, especially since a significant portion of itineraries involve layovers.

Right now, fares to San Salvador are above the typical level, with only 2% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $331–$984, with a median of $620. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $274. Other cost-effective options include April, where the median fare is $295, and August, with a median fare of $317. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

For flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. Specifically, 47.1% of recent fares are for direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Regular price: $294 - $444

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador is between $294 and $444. The current lowest deal is $354 for travel from Oct 18-Oct 23.

now $354

Low $294

High $444

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador is January, with a median price of $274. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1221. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $274

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,221

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Avianca

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

American Airlines

$578

$525

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$578

$525

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$584

$531

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$549

$504

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$536

$493

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$534

$467

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$495 → $361

27%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$493 → $361

27%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$495 → $371

25%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$494 → $371

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Los Angeles - San Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to SAL are near the typical level, with 2% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, April, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 12h 40m

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to San Salvador is 12 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct flight availability

Deals appear frequently, with 47.1% direct flights available and 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers many direct flights

Avianca has historically offered 60 direct deals, making it a key carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Book when prices are around $354

The current price of $354 is within the regular range, with good prices starting at $331.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub offering flights to San Salvador.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$354

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is the primary international gateway to San Salvador.

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

💸 Flights from ~$354

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

Cheapest

La Aurora International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and high flight volume, despite requiring an international border crossing.

📍 ~135 km from San Salvador (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$294

Coronel Enrique Soto Cano Air Base (XPL)

Coronel Enrique Soto Cano Air Base is a modern international facility, offering competitive pricing for North American routes.

📍 ~170 km from San Salvador (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$584

Ramón Villeda Morales International (SAP)

Ramón Villeda Morales International is a major industrial and travel hub with a strong selection of carriers.

📍 ~225 km from San Salvador (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$508

Augusto C. Sandino International (MGA)

Augusto C. Sandino International is the primary gateway for Nicaragua, offering an alternative airline network.

📍 ~340 km from San Salvador (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$662

Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE)

Philip S. W. Goldson International is a major international hub for Belize with unique North American connections.

📍 ~480 km from San Salvador (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$445

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Salvador

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

Historically, booking flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $589. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out average $898, while those booked 14-27 days in advance average $719. Planning ahead by more than two months can result in substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador is considered to be $331 or less. The median price for this route was $620. Fares can go up to $984 or more, so finding a price at or below the $331 threshold indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador, with a median price of $274. April also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $295. August, while listed as a cheapest month at a median of $317, is also identified as the most expensive month overall, suggesting price variability. The annual median price for this route is $620.

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Salvador

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Salvador

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Los Angeles - San Salvador route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Typical flight time is 12h 40m

Frequent deals, mixed direct flight availability

Avianca offers many direct flights

Book when prices are around $354

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Salvador

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

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