How many flights from San Francisco to San Salvador are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 25.7% of flights from San Francisco to San Salvador have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that direct options are available but connecting flights are also common for this route.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

The direct flight from San Francisco to San Salvador typically takes 5 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 4251 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 9 hours and 57 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to San Salvador flights?

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find optimal fares. The route has shown consistent deal availability across the trailing 30 days, indicating that price fluctuations are common.

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2026-09-09 – 2026-09-15
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San Francisco to San Salvador: Overview

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 25.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from San Francisco to San Salvador takes approximately 19h 22m, including connections. This reflects the nature of the route, where most flights involve at least one stopover.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $241. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $459, and January, where the median fare is $509.

Fares for this route typically range from $716–$1076, with a median of $891. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. There are currently 0% of recent fares classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting a price alert could be beneficial.

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

Regular price: $345 - $695

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador is between $345 and $695. The current lowest deal is $465 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 17-Sep 22.

now $465

Low $345

High $695

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to San Salvador

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to San Salvador

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$662

$706

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$615

$708

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$636

$708

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$647

$588

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$645

$701

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$655

$701

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

$647 → $588

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

$544 → $515

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$744 → $736

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$733 → $726

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 $465.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 19h 22m flight

The median flight duration from San Francisco to San Salvador is 19h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 74.3% of options from San Francisco to San Salvador.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers direct flights

Avianca is one airline that offers direct flights from San Francisco to San Salvador.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$440

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Salvador

87% AI deal score

$1,821

$1,378

Save $443

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is typically around $636. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging $1102. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out tends to result in an average price of $781, which is still higher than the 7-13 day window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador is considered to be $716 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $891. Prices above $1076 are typically in the higher range for this route.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Salvador, with a median price of $241. April also shows favorable pricing, with a median of $459. January, with a median price of $509, is another month that has historically offered lower fares compared to the annual median of $891.

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San Francisco to San Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador

A typical journey from San Francisco to San Salvador takes approximately 19h 22m, including connections. This reflects the nature of the route, where most flights involve at least one stopover.

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

Regular price: $345 - $695

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador is between $345 and $695. The current lowest deal is $465 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 17-Sep 22.

now $465

Low $345

High $695

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador

February

Cheapest

Flights from $241

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,056

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to San Salvador

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to San Salvador

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$662

$706

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$615

$708

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$636

$708

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Frontier Airlines

$647

$588

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$645

$701

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - San Salvador

San Francisco (SFO) - San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca

$655

$701

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

$647 → $588

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

$544 → $515

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$744 → $736

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$733 → $726

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador