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 flights on this route involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

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

The median direct flight time from Los Angeles to San Salvador is approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes, covering a distance of 3734 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 12 hours and 44 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route. Travelers should account for these varying durations when planning their itinerary.

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 is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable fares across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find competitive deals, making it a route where patience and flexibility can often lead to savings. This consistent trend suggests that finding a good price is generally achievable.

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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. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights, this duration accounts for the full travel time.

Right now, when looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador, fares are typically $406–$1078, with a median of $795. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador is often in January, with a median fare of $274. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $295, and August, with a median fare of $317.

The route from Los Angeles to San Salvador covers a distance of 3734 km, classifying it as a medium-haul journey. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often with connections.

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

Regular price: $235 - $443

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador typically range from $235 to $443. The current lowest deal is $326 via skyscanner, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 25.

now $326

Low $235

High $443

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

Jan

Feb

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Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Avianca

American Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

American Airlines

$451

$495

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$424

$459

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$526

$527

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$512

$485

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$314

$360

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$465

$464

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$410 → $370

10%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$402 → $365

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$400 → $367

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$394 → $365

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 for Los Angeles to San Salvador are above the typical level at $795.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador, with a median price of $197.

⏱️ 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 are more common, making up 62.6% of recent deals from Los Angeles to San Salvador.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers 23 direct deals

Avianca has offered 23 direct deals from Los Angeles to San Salvador recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador are frequent, appearing often over the last 30 days.

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 major regional hub and the closest international airport to San Salvador.

📍 ~170 km from San Salvador (requires international border crossing into Guatemala)

💸 Flights from ~$237

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

Historically, booking flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador more than 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked within 0-6 days of departure averaged around $898. In contrast, booking 60+ days out saw average prices drop to approximately $589. This trend suggests that planning significantly ahead can result in substantial savings on this route.

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 around $406 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $795. Prices can range, with 75% of fares historically being $1078 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $406 mark.

Historically, January, April, and August have offered some of the most competitive prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador. In January, the median price was around $274, while April saw a median of $295. August also presented a favorable median price of $317. These months typically fall well below the annual median price of $795 for this route, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

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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: $235 - $443

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador typically range from $235 to $443. The current lowest deal is $326 via skyscanner, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 25.

now $326

Low $235

High $443

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

American Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

American Airlines

$451

$495

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$424

$459

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$526

$527

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$512

$485

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

$314

$360

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Salvador

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$465

$464

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$410 → $370

10%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$402 → $365

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$400 → $367

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$394 → $365

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador