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$121+ Cheap flights from Cancún (CUN) to San Salvador (SAL)

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CUN — SAL
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cancun to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Cancún to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cancún (CUN) to San Salvador (SAL). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(Aeromexico)

One-way from

$121
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$251

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cancún to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cancún to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1211:17 amCUN - SAL
1 stop28h 23mAeromexico
Sat 4/193:55 pmSAL - CUN
1 stop18h 21mAeromexico
Deal found 3/24$253
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:20 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop12h 40mAvianca
Thu 8/710:05 pmSAL - CUN
1 stop12h 40mAvianca
Deal found 3/26$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/155:22 pmCUN - SAL
1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/192:00 amSAL - CUN
1 stop27h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$987

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cancún 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cancún to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Cancún

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Sat 4/12

11:17 am-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/19

3:55 pm-11:16 am

1 stop18h 21m

$253

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Thu 7/24

6:20 pm-6:00 am

1 stop12h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/7

10:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop12h 40m

$293

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Thu 5/15

5:22 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop27h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/19

2:00 am-6:41 am

1 stop27h 41m

$987

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Fri 8/8

12:23 pm-2:36 pm

1 stop3h 13m

$121

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Thu 6/12

2:15 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$136

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Fri 4/18

12:20 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$329

CancúnSan Salvador

CUN - SAL

CUNSAL

Cancun

Thu 8/7

12:20 am-7:05 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$527

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Deals found on 3/24

Compare providers for flights from Cancún to San Salvador

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cancún to San Salvador in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cancún-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cancún-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cancún-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cancún-San Salvador flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cancún to San Salvador

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cancún to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cancún to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cancún to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cancún to San Salvador. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cancún 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cancún to San Salvador in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aeromexico, United Airlines and Avianca from Cancún to San Salvador by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,298 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,878 reviews
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

QRO - ATL

You are a cheap airline - and I don’t mean well priced I mean miserable. That 4 1/2 hour plus flight was way below acceptable NO Food NO in flight entertainment NOt even a place to charge my own electronic devises All in a cheap aircraft with thin seats and very limited reclining I am done with Aeromexico

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cancún 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Cancún to San Salvador round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cancún to San Salvador round-trip from $253. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from $293, and United Airlines, from $987. These flights start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cancún 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 Avianca from $136 and Spirit Airlines from $329 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Cancún to San Salvador is generally $141, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (Cancun - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $295 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cancún to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Cancún 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 3 airlines flying from Cancún to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cancún 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$195Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$219Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$265Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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