What percentage of Los Angeles to San Salvador flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 37.4% of flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

The typical direct flight time from Los Angeles to San Salvador is 4 hours and 58 minutes, covering a distance of 3734 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 12 hours and 44 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey. Travelers should factor in these durations when making their travel plans.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

Historically, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador have been frequent. This route has consistently shown availability of competitive fares across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable deals for this destination. The route is classified as one with frequent good prices.

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Los Angeles to San Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

A typical journey from Los Angeles to San Salvador takes about 4h 58m, including connections. While direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. For these connecting routes, the median journey time extends to 14h 36m.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $406–$1078, with a median of $795. Only 2% of recent fares from Los Angeles to San Salvador were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $274, followed by April at $295, and August at $317. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

The route between Los Angeles and San Salvador covers a distance of 3734 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

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

Regular price: $270 - $665

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $270 and $665. The current lowest deal is $378 on Skyscanner for travel from March 2 to March 12.

now $378

Low $270

High $665

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador is February, with a median price of $197. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1218. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $197

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,218

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Jul

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Salvador

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$246

$426

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$258

$421

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$264

$437

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Sun, Oct 4

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$292

$447

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$281

$432

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$264

$448

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$724 → $567

22%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$716 → $567

21%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$711 → $567

20%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$706 → $563

20%

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Los Angeles - San Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to San Salvador are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 58m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador typically take 4h 58m, while connecting flights average 14h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 62.6% of recent deals, with direct flights at 37.4%.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers the most direct deals

Avianca has 24 direct deals, followed by United Airlines with 21 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador appear frequently, with 2% good price share.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$338

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for San Salvador.

📍 ~33 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$349

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

Cheapest

La Aurora International is the closest major international hub and offers high frequency of flights.

📍 ~135 km from San Salvador (requires an international border crossing into Guatemala).

💸 Flights from ~$262

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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. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $589. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $898. For travelers planning 14-27 days out, the average price was $719, indicating that earlier booking generally offers better value.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador is considered to be $406 or less. The median price observed for this route was $795. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $1078 or less. Aiming for a fare around $406 or below would typically secure a competitive deal.

Historically, January has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador, with a median price of $274. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $295. While August was listed among the cheaper months with a median of $317, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, suggesting price variability. The annual median price for this route was $795, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

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Los Angeles to San Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

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

Regular price: $270 - $665

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $270 and $665. The current lowest deal is $378 on Skyscanner for travel from March 2 to March 12.

now $378

Low $270

High $665

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

February

Cheapest

Flights from $197

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,218

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Avianca

United Airlines

American Airlines

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$246

$426

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$258

$421

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$264

$437

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$292

$447

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$281

$432

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$264

$448

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$724 → $567

22%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$716 → $567

21%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$711 → $567

20%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$706 → $563

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Los Angeles - San Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to San Salvador are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 58m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador typically take 4h 58m, while connecting flights average 14h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 62.6% of recent deals, with direct flights at 37.4%.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers the most direct deals

Avianca has 24 direct deals, followed by United Airlines with 21 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador appear frequently, with 2% good price share.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$338

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for San Salvador.

📍 ~33 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$349

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

Cheapest

La Aurora International is the closest major international hub and offers high frequency of flights.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Los Angeles to San Salvador: Overview

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 above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 4h 58m

Connecting flights are more common

Avianca offers the most direct deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

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

Best Elite deals to San Salvador

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

What percentage of Los Angeles to San Salvador flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

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More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to San Salvador from other cities

Los Angeles to San Salvador: Overview

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 above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 4h 58m

Connecting flights are more common

Avianca offers the most direct deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

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

Best Elite deals to San Salvador

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

Dec 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador?