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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Tampa to San Salvador

2026-08-21 – 2026-08-29
TPA - San Salvador
49% AI deal score
$386
$357
Round trip
2026-09-01 – 2026-09-30
TPA - San Salvador
50% AI deal score
$339
$363
Round trip
2026-09-03 – 2026-09-08
TPA - San Salvador
68% AI deal score
$400
$363
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2026-08-06 – 2026-08-10
TPA - San Salvador
71% AI deal score
$438
$365
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2026-08-11 – 2026-08-18
TPA - San Salvador
69% AI deal score
$406
$365
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2026-08-27 – 2026-08-30
TPA - San Salvador
69% AI deal score
$410
$365
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2026-08-14 – 2026-08-19
TPA - San Salvador
69% AI deal score
$412
$365
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2026-08-15 – 2026-08-20
TPA - San Salvador
69% AI deal score
$412
$365
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2026-09-04 – 2026-09-08
TPA - San Salvador
69% AI deal score
$404
$365
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2026-09-11 – 2026-09-14
TPA - San Salvador
69% AI deal score
$404
$365
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Tampa to San Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Salvador

Right now, fares for flights from Tampa to San Salvador are significantly below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $746–$1091, with a median of $883. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Tampa to San Salvador can be challenging. Deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert is recommended.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Salvador? The most affordable month to fly is October, with a median fare of $298. Following October, June also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $491. September presents a median fare of $883.

A typical journey from Tampa to San Salvador takes about 32h 29m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 3. There are no direct flights from Tampa to San Salvador, so all travel involves at least one stop.

The distance between Tampa and San Salvador is 1752 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means that flights often involve a significant amount of travel time, especially with the need for connections.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Salvador

Regular price: $330 - $576

Prices from Tampa to San Salvador are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to San Salvador is between $330 and $576. The current lowest deal is $363 with Copa Airlines for travel from Sep 20-Sep 27.

now $363

Low $330

High $576

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to SAL is October, with a median price of $298. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $883. Prices are generally lower from June to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $298

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $883

Jun

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Tampa to San Salvador

Copa Airlines

Avianca

United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Salvador

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

American Airlines

$520

$540

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$563

$413

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$558

$413

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$448

$376

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$480

$472

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

United Airlines

$404

$412

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$563 → $413

27%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$558 → $413

26%

7 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 11

$448 → $376

16%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$469 → $400

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Salvador

Tampa - San Salvador route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Tampa to San Salvador are below the typical level at $363.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Salvador at $298.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 32h 29m

Flights from Tampa to San Salvador typically involve connections, with a median duration of 32h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Copa Airlines offers 41 deals

Copa Airlines offers 41 deals, followed by Avianca with 21 deals for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Copa Airlines has the most deals

Copa Airlines has the most direct deals from Tampa to San Salvador.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Tampa to San Salvador are rare, so book when you see a good price.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Salvador.

📍 ~10 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$359

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport offers an alternative for flights to San Salvador.

📍 ~25 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$698

San Salvador main airports to arrive at

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport is the primary gateway for flights to San Salvador.

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

💸 Flights from ~$359

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~135 km from San Salvador (reachable by car, requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Salvador

82% AI deal score

$1,433

$730

Save $703

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Salvador

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you see various options from different providers. Look out for deals and promotions that may appear periodically.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes emerge. It's generally advisable to monitor price trends for your desired travel period. Prices can fluctuate, so regular checks may be beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could make it worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and convenience when choosing an airport.

Tampa to San Salvador: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to San Salvador

How much is a round trip from Tampa to San Salvador

Regular price: $330 - $576

Prices from Tampa to San Salvador are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tampa to San Salvador is between $330 and $576. The current lowest deal is $363 with Copa Airlines for travel from Sep 20-Sep 27.

now $363

Low $330

High $576

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to San Salvador

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to SAL is October, with a median price of $298. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $883. Prices are generally lower from June to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $298

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $883

Jun

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Tampa to San Salvador

Copa Airlines

Avianca

United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to San Salvador

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

American Airlines

$520

$540

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$563

$413

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$558

$413

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$448

$376

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

Copa Airlines

$480

$472

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - San Salvador

Tampa (TPA) - San Salvador (SAL)

United Airlines

$404

$412

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$563 → $413

27%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$558 → $413

26%

7 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 11

$448 → $376

16%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$469 → $400

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to San Salvador