What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to San Salvador round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to San Salvador round-trip from $408. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to San Salvador for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to San Salvador?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to San Salvador flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to San Salvador?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to San Salvador.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to San Salvador?

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 72% on the overall cost on flights from Des Moines to San Salvador.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador?

To save up to 124% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to San Salvador from $559 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $781 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to San Salvador?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Salvador from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $724 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $475. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to San Salvador?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to San Salvador?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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.

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Average price	$684

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

Mon 5/125:27 pmDSM - SAL

2 stops19h 42mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/191:12 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops22h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$408

Tue 4/228:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop13h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/33:30 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$471

Tue 4/228:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/38:00 amSAL - DSM

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$536

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Mon 5/125:27 pmDSM - SAL

2 stops19h 42mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/191:12 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops22h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$408

Tue 4/228:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop13h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/33:30 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$471

Tue 4/228:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/38:00 amSAL - DSM

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$536

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Thu 4/37:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 4/106:00 amSAL - DSM

2 stops12h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$521

Thu 4/38:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop13h 17mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/106:00 amSAL - DSM

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$564

Thu 4/33:17 pmDSM - SAL

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/109:10 amSAL - DSM

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$681

Tue 4/155:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/291:28 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops22h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$487

Tue 4/228:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop13h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/33:30 pmSAL - DSM

2 stops18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$471

Tue 4/228:00 amDSM - SAL

1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/38:00 amSAL - DSM

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$536

One-way flights from Des Moines to San Salvador
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Sat 5/242:54 pmDSM - SAL

2 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$229

Sat 5/245:15 amDSM - SAL

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$299

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Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

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Des Moines

Mon 5/12

5:27 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops19h 42m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/19

1:12 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$408

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/3

3:30 pm-10:34 am

2 stops18h 04m

$471

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/3

8:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$536

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

2:54 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$229

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

5:15 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$299

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-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 Des Moines-San Salvador flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to San Salvador is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to San Salvador at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Salvador 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

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

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to San Salvador have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to San Salvador round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to San Salvador round-trip from $408. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to San Salvador for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to San Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to San Salvador?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to San Salvador.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to San Salvador?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to San Salvador?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Des Moines 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$492	Average$759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$496	Average$723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$544	Average$715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to San Salvador

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

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines 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 28, 2025.

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

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Temperature in San Salvador by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to San Salvador have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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