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September 3 - September 7

Cheapest

SFO - San Salvador

$405

$450

Round trip

July 17 - July 20

Best

SFO - San Salvador

$500

$500

Round trip

August 3 - August 17

Best

SFO - San Salvador

$468

$500

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August 20 - August 28

Best

SFO - San Salvador

$502

$520

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July 20 - July 24

Best

SFO - San Salvador

$491

$522

Round trip

July 3 - July 17

Earliest

SFO - San Salvador

$463

$545

Round trip

July 3 - July 20

Earliest

SFO - San Salvador

$452

$545

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July 6 - July 20

SFO - San Salvador

$464

$552

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August 3 - August 10

Best

SFO - San Salvador

$508

$560

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July 17 - July 24

SFO - San Salvador

$486

$562

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador

Most itineraries for cheap flights from San Francisco to San Salvador connect at least once, with only 31.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you'll usually find yourself making multiple stops on your journey, which can influence both the overall travel time and the fare.
When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador, you'll find that February stands out with a median fare of $241. Following February, April offers a median fare of $459, and January presents a median fare of $509. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.
A typical journey from San Francisco to San Salvador takes approximately 19h 22m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights are not direct. Travelers should account for this extended travel time when planning their trip.
Fares for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador typically range from $615–$1024, with a median of $807. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices may be challenging at the moment. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that frequent checks could reveal better options.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to San Salvador

Regular price: $327 - $676

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

The regular price range for this route is between $327 and $676. The current lowest deal is $568 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 23-Oct 13.

now $568

Low $327

High $676

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador is February, with a median price of $241. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1056. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $241

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,056

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Direct flights from San Francisco to San Salvador

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to San Salvador

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$649

$682

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$641

$634

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

Avianca

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$501

$723

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$545

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$452

$545

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$525

$640

One-way

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

7 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 29

$641  →  $634

1%

3 nights

Jul 17 - Jul 20

$500  →  $500

0%

8 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 28

$502  →  $520

4%

4 nights

Jul 20 - Jul 24

$491  →  $522

6%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador

San Francisco - San Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to San Salvador are above the typical level at $568.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $241

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador at $241.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 19h 22m

The median flight duration from San Francisco to San Salvador is 19 hours 22 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 68.2% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers direct flights

Avianca is an airline that offers direct flights on the San Francisco to San Salvador route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights to San Salvador.

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

💸 Flights from ~$450

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is a key arrival point for San Salvador.

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

💸 Flights from ~$450

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.

📍 ~105 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$434

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, but requires crossing into Honduras.

📍 ~190 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$571

Ramón Villeda Morales International (SAP)

Ramón Villeda Morales International is a major industrial and travel hub with a strong selection of carriers, though it's a significant driving distance.

📍 ~285 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$487

Augusto C. Sandino International (MGA)

Augusto C. Sandino International is the primary gateway for Nicaragua, offering an alternative airline network, but involves long travel time by land.

📍 ~295 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$873

Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE)

Philip S. W. Goldson International is a major international hub for Belize with unique North American connections, but is a very long distance from San Salvador.

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

💸 Flights from ~$472

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $636. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $1102. For trips planned further in advance, such as 60+ days out, the average price was around $781.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador was considered to be $615. The median price for this route over the same period was $807. Prices above $1024 were observed for the higher end of fares.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador, with a median price of $241. April also offered lower prices, with a median of $459. The annual median price for this route was $807, indicating that certain months can offer substantial savings.