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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 14.5% of flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this journey involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador has a duration of 4 hours and 58 minutes, covering a distance of 3734 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 17 hours and 16 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes compared to those with connections.

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

Based on data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador are observed on a regular basis. This suggests that travelers have consistent opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The availability of deals is classified as regular, indicating a steady pattern of price reductions.

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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 can be as short as 4h 58m, most itineraries involve at least one stop. Connecting flights typically have a median journey time of 22h 50m, indicating a significant difference in travel duration depending on the number of connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador, right now, fares are above the typical level. Recent prices for this route typically range from $818–$1318, with a median of $1057. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal might require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador? The most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of $473. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $563, and May, where the median fare is $587. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 14.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter longer travel times and multiple stops when flying from Los Angeles to San Salvador.

The distance between Los Angeles and San Salvador is approximately 3734 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often requiring a stopover given the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

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

Regular price: $314 - $615

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 $314 and $615. The current lowest deal is $485 with Volaris, for travel from March 17 to April 13.

now $485

Low $314

High $615

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador is April, with a median price of $473. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1277. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $473

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,277

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Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Wed, Oct 28

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$423

$637

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$307

$678

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$469

$682

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$430

$676

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$424

$676

One-way

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LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$353

$591

One-way

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

1 night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

$469 → $682

45%

1 night

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$423 → $637

51%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$369 → $592

60%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$353 → $591

67%

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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 historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $473.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 58m

Direct flights to San Salvador typically take 4 hours and 58 minutes, connecting flights take 22h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 14.5% of recent flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador are direct.

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American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered 5 direct deals from Los Angeles to San Salvador recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Los Angeles to San Salvador appear regularly, about every 30 days.

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)

💸 Flights from ~$485

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is a key gateway to San Salvador and surrounding regions.

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

💸 Flights from ~$384

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

Cheapest

La Aurora International is a major regional hub and the closest international airport to San Salvador.

📍 ~160 km from San Salvador (requires international border crossing into Guatemala)

💸 Flights from ~$288

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

Historically, the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $481. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $1161. Prices generally remain above $1000 for bookings made 7 days or more in advance, reaching $1142 for bookings made 60+ days out. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings often yield more favorable fares across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador is considered to be $818 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $1057. Fares above $1318 are typically in the more expensive range. Aiming for a fare around $818 would put you in the lowest 25% of prices observed.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador, with a median price of $473. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $563. May is another favorable month, showing a median price of $587. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $1057 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $314 - $615

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 $314 and $615. The current lowest deal is $485 with Volaris, for travel from March 17 to April 13.

now $485

Low $314

High $615

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador

April

Cheapest

Flights from $473

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,277

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Frontier Airlines

Avianca

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$423

$637

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$307

$678

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$469

$682

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$430

$676

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$424

$676

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$353

$591

One-way

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

1 night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

$469 → $682

45%

1 night

Oct 28 - Oct 29

$423 → $637

51%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$369 → $592

60%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$353 → $591

67%

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 historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $473.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 58m

Direct flights to San Salvador typically take 4 hours and 58 minutes, connecting flights take 22h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 14.5% of recent flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered 5 direct deals from Los Angeles to San Salvador recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Los Angeles to San Salvador appear regularly, about every 30 days.

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)

💸 Flights from ~$485

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is a key gateway to San Salvador and surrounding regions.

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

💸 Flights from ~$384

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

Cheapest

La Aurora International is a major regional hub and the closest international airport to San Salvador.

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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

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 4h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 4h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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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Jan 12

Jan 06

Jan 07

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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?