San Salvador

$118+ Cheap flights from California to San Salvador (SAL)

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LAX — SAL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from California to San Salvador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San Salvador flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$212
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$121
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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From California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 14% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

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Cheapest flights from California to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 5/612:35 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 6/35:44 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 09mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/20$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 4/3011:49 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/96:52 amSAL - LAX
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2310:50 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 39mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 7/143:47 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop5h 43mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/20$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 2/1810:45 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/252:45 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$300
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:16 amLAS - SAL
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/276:40 amSAL - LAS
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/2010:45 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/12:00 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$325
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 5/412:30 amLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mAvianca
Fri 5/165:30 amSAL - LAX
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$326
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:30 pmONT - SAL
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Tue 11/185:35 pmSAL - ONT
Nonstop5h 25mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$339
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/59:50 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/125:54 amSAL - OAK
1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$348
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Tue 3/256:04 amSFO - SAL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/15:01 amSAL - SFO
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$364
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Tue 6/103:05 pmLAS - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mAvianca
Thu 6/269:40 amSAL - LAS
Nonstop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/14:04 pmONT - SAL
1 stop22h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1512:00 pmSAL - ONT
1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$386

Find flights from California to San Salvador within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

12:40 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/21

5:44 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$212

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

11:49 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/9

6:52 am-9:34 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$224

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Mon 4/21

10:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop5h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/12

3:47 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

$302

Las VegasSan Salvador

LAS - SAL

LASSAL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/15

7:16 am-6:29 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/27

6:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$309

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

10:45 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 6/1

2:00 am-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$325

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

12:30 am-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/16

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$326

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

10:45 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop19h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/4

2:45 pm-8:50 am

2 stops20h 05m

$329

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Wed 3/5

9:50 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop5h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/12

5:54 am-8:03 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$348

OntarioSan Salvador

ONT - SAL

ONTSAL

Ontario

Thu 5/1

11:25 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/20

5:35 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$364

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:04 am-6:29 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/1

5:01 am-9:30 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$364

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Travel insights for flights from California to San Salvador

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from California to San 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 CA to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from California to San Salvador, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from California to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San Salvador. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SAL are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San 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 San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San 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 San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San 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 San Salvador. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to San Salvador, such as Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to San 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 into for flights to San Salvador from California?

    For a flight from California to San Salvador, you will be flying into El Salvador Intl. San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is just 20.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to San Salvador flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $121 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $139 and American Airlines from $144 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to San Salvador?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to San Salvador are EVA Air (89%), ANA (88%) and Delta (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to San Salvador?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to San Salvador? While on average our users pay $595, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), is priced around $212.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to San 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 California to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from California to San 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 10 airlines flying from California to San Salvador

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to San 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$81Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$129Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$136Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$170Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$181Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$184Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$321Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$504Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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