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September 12 - September 18

Cheapest

EWR - San Salvador

$286

$349

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September 8 - September 18

EWR - San Salvador

$274

$350

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September 10 - September 25

EWR - San Salvador

$265

$353

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September 12 - September 25

EWR - San Salvador

$269

$353

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October 17 - October 23

Best

EWR - San Salvador

$333

$353

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September 3 - September 18

Earliest

EWR - San Salvador

$254

$354

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October 8 - October 14

Best

EWR - San Salvador

$328

$354

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September 15 - September 18

EWR - San Salvador

$297

$355

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October 15 - October 19

Best

EWR - San Salvador

$340

$356

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October 3 - October 14

EWR - San Salvador

$292

$360

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Insights for flights from New York to San Salvador

A meaningful share of flights from New York to San Salvador are non-stop, with 61% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most connect once. This means you have options for both direct travel and routes with a single stop, which can sometimes offer more flexibility or different pricing.

When considering cheap flights from New York to San Salvador, the journey typically covers a distance of 3370 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance places San Salvador within a comfortable travel range from New York, balancing flight time with the opportunity for significant cultural and geographical change.

A typical journey from New York to San Salvador takes about 9h 40m, including connections. Since a meaningful share of flights involve a stopover, this median duration reflects the overall travel experience, accounting for both direct flights and those with a single connection. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from New York to San Salvador, April stands out with a median fare of $194. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $274, and September, with a median fare of $301. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

Fares for flights from New York to San Salvador typically range from $220–$444, with a median of $334. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices might require some flexibility or advance planning.

How much is a round trip from New York to San Salvador

Regular price: $255 - $464

Prices for flights from New York to San Salvador are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $255 to $464. The current lowest deal is $349 for a flight from September 12 to September 18, available via skyscanner.

now $349

Low $255

High $464

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SAL is April, with a median price of $194. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1070. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $194

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,070

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Direct flights from New York to San Salvador

Copa Airlines

American Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Salvador

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Salvador

New York (JFK) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$620

$421

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Salvador

New York (JFK) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$624

$435

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Salvador

New York (JFK) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$624

$427

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Salvador

New York (JFK) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$631

$424

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Salvador

New York (JFK) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$620

$424

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - San Salvador

New York (JFK) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$625

$428

One-way

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

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$625 → $412

34%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$631 → $424

33%

1 night

Jun 23 - Jun 24

$575 → $369

36%

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$574 → $369

36%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Salvador

New York - San Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from New York to San Salvador are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Salvador, with a median price of $194.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 9h 40m long.

Flights from New York to San Salvador typically take 9 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 3370 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61% of recent deals are direct.

61% of recent deals for this route are direct, with Copa Airlines offering the most direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Copa Airlines offers the most direct flights.

Copa Airlines has the highest number of direct flight deals for the New York to San Salvador route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about once per day.

Deals for flights from New York to San Salvador appear frequently, about once per day.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport offers the cheapest flights from New York to San Salvador.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$349

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major hub for flights from New York to San Salvador.

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

💸 Flights from ~$361

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport provides another convenient option for flights from New York to San Salvador.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$370

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to San Salvador.

📍 ~90 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$613

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International is a key arrival airport for flights from New York to San Salvador.

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

💸 Flights from ~$349

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

Cheapest

This airport 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 bus)

💸 Flights from ~$339

Coronel Enrique Soto Cano Air Base (XPL)

This modern international facility offers competitive pricing for North American routes, but requires crossing the border into Honduras.

📍 ~175 km from San Salvador (ground transport options are less frequent)

💸 Flights from ~$573

Ramón Villeda Morales International (SAP)

This major industrial and travel hub provides a strong selection of carriers, though it is a significant driving distance from San Salvador.

📍 ~220 km from San Salvador (requires border crossing and transit through Honduras)

💸 Flights from ~$391

Augusto C. Sandino International (MGA)

As the primary gateway for Nicaragua, this airport offers an alternative airline network, but involves a long travel time by land.

📍 ~280 km from San Salvador (requires transiting through Honduras and multiple border checks)

💸 Flights from ~$397

Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE)

This major international hub for Belize offers unique North American connections, but is a very long distance from San Salvador.

📍 ~410 km from San Salvador (complex land transit involving multiple countries)

💸 Flights from ~$505

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Salvador

San Salvador, El Salvador

67% AI deal score

$1,612

From JFK

Elite

Jul 01

San Salvador, El Salvador

66% AI deal score

$1,673

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from New York to San Salvador is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $296. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $497, while booking 7-13 days out averages $669. For those planning further ahead, prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance averaged around $401.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to San Salvador is considered to be $220 or less. The median price for this route was $334. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were at or below $220, indicating a strong value. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $444.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Salvador, with a median price of $194. Other historically inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $274, and September, with a median price of $301. The annual median price for this route is $334, making April significantly lower than the yearly average.

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