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$174+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to El Salvador

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAL
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to El Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to El Salvador (SV0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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$365
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One-way from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

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$437 or less

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$227 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to El Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to El Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/77:13 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop15h 33mCopa Airlines
Thu 3/65:01 amSAL - SFO
1 stop20h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$365
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/192:30 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Thu 4/245:40 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 1/28$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/33:30 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop25h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/71:42 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$392
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:50 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop21h 46mFrontier
Sat 5/1011:56 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop23h 24mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/14:57 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop18h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/91:28 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:59 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop11h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/52:00 amSAL - SFO
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$470

Find flights from San Francisco to El Salvador within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to El Salvador that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

12:51 am-10:10 pm

1 stop19h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/7

1:42 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$365

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

2:30 am-9:00 am

Nonstop5h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/24

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$367

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

11:38 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop22h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/3

11:56 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop23h 24m

$370

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

3:30 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop25h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/7

1:42 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$392

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

4:57 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 33m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/9

1:28 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$450

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

11:59 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop11h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/5

2:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop9h 13m

$470

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

10:59 pm-6:36 am

2 stops29h 37m

$174

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

11:59 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$200

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

12:43 am-12:06 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$209

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

2:20 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$221

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Salvador from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to El Salvador

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to El Salvador including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San Francisco to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SV?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to El Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to El Salvador in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 1% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to El Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to El Salvador. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to El Salvador flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit El Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in El Salvador by month

Plan your trip to El Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing El Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Salvador. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to El Salvador. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico and United Airlines from San Francisco to El Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,837 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,903 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

ORD - PTY

Breakfast food was a wonderful surprise! Tasty and unexpected. Chill attendants. No problems.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to El Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to El Salvador?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to El Salvador flight route?

    Within the past month, 412 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to El Salvador.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to El Salvador one-way?

    $200 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and United Airlines, with prices starting from $221 and $228, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to El Salvador?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to El Salvador on time: Avianca (70%), Avianca (70%), EVA Air (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to El Salvador?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador is generally $755, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $177. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $333 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to El Salvador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to El Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to El Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to El Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to El Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to El Salvador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador (average of $260). Flying from San Francisco to El Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $588). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to El Salvador

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to El Salvador. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$136Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$184Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$248Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$292Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$369Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$448Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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