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SAL

Mexico City

MexicoJun 2026

$339

$90

One-way

SAL

Guatemala City

GuatemalaJul 2026

$150

$119

One-way

SAL

Panama

PanamaAug 2026

$156

$142

One-way

SAL

Bogotá

ColombiaAug 2026

$183

$143

One-way

SAL

New York

United StatesJun 2026

$347

$146

One-way

SAL

Monterrey

MexicoAug 2026

$377

$154

One-way

SAL

Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

MexicoAug 2026

$284

$155

One-way

SAL

Houston

United StatesNov 2026

$180

$158

One-way

SAL

Cancún

MexicoSep 2026

$258

$160

One-way

SAL

Guadalajara

MexicoAug 2026

$279

$162

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 1,027 Destinations from San Salvador Tracked

Insights for flights from San Salvador

Travelers departing from San Salvador can reach a substantial number of destinations, with recent fares showing access to 1027 unique cities across 76 countries. Over the last 90 days, the top three countries by share of recent fares from San Salvador were Spain at 23%, the United States at 21%, and Mexico at 8%. This indicates a strong focus on routes to these regions, with popular destinations including Madrid in Spain, and various cities across the United States and Mexico.
For those seeking cheap flights from San Salvador, the most economical fares right now start at $184 to Guatemala City, Guatemala. You can also find competitive prices to Mexico City, Mexico, starting at $230, and to Houston, United States, with fares from $271. These prices represent the current lowest available for these destinations, offering a range of options for budget-conscious travelers.
The majority of flights from San Salvador involve connections, as only 11.5% of recent fares were non-stop. This means that if you fly from San Salvador, you are more likely to find routes that include at least one layover. Planning for connecting flights can often open up more destination choices and potentially more competitive pricing, though direct flights from San Salvador are available for some routes.
Looking at flight distances, the routes from San Salvador are predominantly long-haul. Approximately 58% of recent routes are long-distance international trips, while 34% are medium-haul. Only a smaller portion, 8% of routes, are short-haul. This distribution highlights that San Salvador serves primarily as a hub for longer international journeys rather than short regional hops.
The most frequently discounted destination from San Salvador recently is Madrid, Spain, which appeared in a significant volume of recent fares. Following Madrid in popularity are Panama City, Panama, and Mexico City, Mexico. These destinations consistently show up in recent fare data, suggesting they are key routes for travelers departing from San Salvador.

Most popular airlines from San Salvador

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Last-minute flights going from San Salvador soon

Tue, Jun 16

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SAL - Boise

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Salvador (SAL) - Boise (BOI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Avianca

$981

$603

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

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SAL - Brasília

Copa Airlines

San Salvador (SAL) - Brasília (BSB)

Copa Airlines

$1,079

$699

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAL - Cairo

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San Salvador (SAL) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Canada, Lufthansa

$2,204

$1,495

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

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SAL - Asunción

Copa Airlines

San Salvador (SAL) - Asunción (ASU)

Copa Airlines

$918

$631

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

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SAL - Rio de Janeiro

Copa Airlines

San Salvador (SAL) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

Copa Airlines

$876

$677

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

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SAL - Barcelona

United Airlines

San Salvador (SAL) - Barcelona (BCN)

United Airlines

$1,181

$898

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from San Salvador

Cairo

TOP

EgyptNov 2026

from

$1,036

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Tbilisi

TOP

GeorgiaAug 2026

from

$1,239

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Valencia

TOP

SpainAug 2026

from

$870

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Pamplona

TOP

SpainAug 2026

from

$959

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Cape Town

TOP

South AfricaNov 2026

from

$967

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New Delhi

TOP

IndiaOct 2026

from

$1,068

Biggest price drops on international destinations from San Salvador

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-50%

SAL - Addis Ababa

$2,083  →  $1,035

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-39%

SAL - Kobe

$2,398  →  $1,464

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-48%

SAL - Cape Town

$1,865  →  $967

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-40%

SAL - Tbilisi

$2,073  →  $1,239

Popular Airports from San Salvador

San Salvador airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Guatemala City

Flights from San Salvador to Guatemala City start at $119 direct and $184 roundtrip.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb

Flights from SAL tend to be cheaper in Feb.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fares from SAL.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Avianca, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines

Full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from San Salvador.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$90 direct / ~$184 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from SAL are to destinations in Guatemala and Mexico.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Wed - Thu

Flights from SAL are cheapest on Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday, based on 101926 deals.

San Salvador main airports to depart from

Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International (SAL)

Cheapest

This airport is ideal for travelers seeking the most affordable flights from San Salvador.

📍 ~35 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Airports nearby San Salvador used as alternative

La Aurora International (GUA)

La Aurora International is a major international hub with excellent flight connectivity across the Americas.

📍 ~170 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$114

Coronel Enrique Soto Cano Air Base (XPL)

Coronel Enrique Soto Cano Air Base is a modern international facility offering competitive pricing for North American routes.

📍 ~180 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Ramón Villeda Morales International (SAP)

Ramón Villeda Morales International is a major industrial and travel hub with a strong selection of carriers.

📍 ~250 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Augusto C. Sandino International (MGA)

Augusto C. Sandino International is the primary gateway for Nicaragua, offering an alternative airline network.

📍 ~280 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$220

Philip S. W. Goldson International (BZE)

Cheapest

Philip S. W. Goldson International is a major international hub for Belize with unique North American connections.

📍 ~400 km from San Salvador (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$66

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From SAL

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Los Angeles

United StatesOct 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,697

$927

Save $770

Avianca

Avianca

Business Class

From SAL

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Buenos Aires

ArgentinaDec 2026

92% AI deal score

$5,286

$1,785

Save $3,501

Avianca

Avianca

Business Class

From SAL

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Tijuana

MexicoOct 2026

91% AI deal score

$1,910

$893

Save $1,017

AviancaAeroméxico

Avianca, +1

Business Class

From SAL

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New York

United StatesSep 2026

91% AI deal score

$1,767

$984

Save $783

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From SAL

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San Juan

United StatesJul 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,691

$912

Save $779

Copa AirlinesAvianca

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SAL

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São Paulo

BrazilAug 2026

88% AI deal score

$3,026

$2,012

Save $1,014

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SAL

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Rio de Janeiro

BrazilAug 2026

88% AI deal score

$3,405

$2,146

Save $1,259

AviancaCopa Airlines

Avianca, +1

Business Class

From SAL

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Salvador

BrazilJul 2026

87% AI deal score

$3,917

$2,020

Save $1,897

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SAL

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Buenos Aires

ArgentinaJul 2026

87% AI deal score

$4,657

$2,279

Save $2,378

Avianca

Avianca

Business Class

From SAL

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Montevideo

UruguayJul 2026

87% AI deal score

$5,465

$2,343

Save $3,122

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

Business Class

From SAL

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Lima

PeruJul 2026

85% AI deal score

$2,040

$851

Save $1,189

Copa AirlinesAvianca

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SAL

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Ciudad Obregón

MexicoSep 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,962

$925

Save $1,037

AeroméxicoAvianca

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From SAL

Elite

Panama

PanamaJun 2026

82% AI deal score

$837

$594

Save $243

AeroméxicoCopa Airlines

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From SAL

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San José

Costa RicaSep 2026

80% AI deal score

$788

$589

Save $199

Avianca

Avianca

Business Class

Booking Flights from San Salvador: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from San Salvador under $350 have included destinations like Panama City for a median price of $212, and Medellín for a median of $234. Other options in this price range have included Cali at $272 and Huntington at $283. Across the trailing quarter, there were 8 such destinations available under $350, including various cities in the United States and Colombia.

From San Salvador, travelers can typically reach 76 unique countries. This broad network includes 1027 unique cities. Historically, the distribution of available flights shows that Spain accounts for 23% of destinations, while the United States makes up 21%. Mexico is another significant region, representing 8% of the available routes.

In the trailing 90 days, Madrid, Spain, has historically been the most frequently served destination from San Salvador. Panama City, Panama, also consistently ranks among the top destinations. Mexico City, Mexico, is another popular choice for travelers departing from San Salvador. These destinations represent some of the busiest routes from this origin.