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✈️ Cheap flights to El Salvador
Compare fares to El Salvador from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into El Salvador Intl Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
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🛬 Airports in El Salvador
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAL | El Salvador Intl Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) | Main |
| ILS | Ilopango Intl | San Salvador | Regional |
El Salvador International Airport near San Salvador has direct flights from North and Central America and some from Europe. Land borders link to Guatemala and Honduras.
📅 Best time to fly to El Salvador
Best: November-April – the dry season, with sunny days ideal for hiking and beaches.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and October – start and end of the rains, with greener landscapes and fewer visitors.
Avoid: No bad time – but June-September brings heavy afternoon rain, though the surf is at its best.
Weather by month in San Salvador
- 31°Jan☀️
- 32°Feb☀️
- 33°Mar☀️
- 33°Apr⛅
- 32°May🌧
- 30°Jun🌧
- 31°Jul🌧
- 31°Aug🌧
- 30°Sep🌧
- 30°Oct🌧
- 30°Nov⛅
- 30°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to El Salvador
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → San Salvador | 8,747 km | 11 h 10 min | |
| New York → San Salvador | 3,370 km | 4 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → San Salvador | 3,734 km | 5 h 10 min | |
| Chicago → San Salvador | 3,175 km | 4 h 30 min | |
| Miami → San Salvador | 1,650 km | 2 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → San Salvador | 4,250 km | 5 h 45 min | |
| Toronto → San Salvador | 3,480 km | 4 h 50 min | |
| Paris → San Salvador | 8,999 km | 11 h 30 min | |
| Frankfurt → San Salvador | 9,399 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Dubai → San Salvador | 14,238 km | 17 h 50 min* | |
| Delhi → San Salvador | 15,113 km | 18 h 55 min* | |
| Mumbai → San Salvador | 15,891 km | 19 h 50 min* | |
| Singapore → San Salvador | 17,829 km | 22 h 10 min* | |
| Sydney → San Salvador | 13,568 km | 17 h 00 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in El Salvador
- El Tunco – A backpacker-friendly surf village with sunset rock views and nightlife.
- Santa Ana Volcano – The country's highest volcano with a dramatic crater lake.
- Ruta de las Flores – Juayúa, Apaneca and Concepción de Ataco offer murals, coffee and food festivals.
- Suchitoto – A charming arts-focused town with lake views and cultural festivals.
- Joya de Cerén – A uniquely preserved pre-Hispanic farming village.
- Lake Coatepeque – A beautiful caldera lake for swimming and kayaking.
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Flights to El Salvador: questions
What is the main airport in El Salvador?
The main international airport is El Salvador Intl Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) in San Salvador. Other airports with scheduled flights include San Salvador (ILS).
How long is the flight from London to El Salvador?
A nonstop flight from London to San Salvador covers about 8,747 km and takes around 11 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to El Salvador?
November-April – the dry season, with sunny days ideal for hiking and beaches.
When is the cheapest time to fly to El Salvador?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and October – start and end of the rains, with greener landscapes and fewer visitors.
Do I need a visa to fly to El Salvador?
It depends on your passport. See our El Salvador visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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