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$458+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Salvador (SAL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SAL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Salvador

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$458
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$670
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Salvador
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 April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/176:45 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/241:25 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops20h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 7/245:00 amDSM - SAL
2 stops15h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/211:10 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops18h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$469
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 7/246:02 amDSM - SAL
1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/218:00 amSAL - DSM
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$532
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/245:45 amDSM - SAL
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Fri 8/221:40 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/16$602
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/243:38 pmDSM - SAL
2 stops14h 17mAir Canada
Fri 8/2211:40 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops13h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$1,830
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 7/238:00 amDSM - SAL
2 stops23h 00mAvianca
Fri 8/2210:15 amSAL - DSM
2 stops33h 36mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$1,994

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San Salvador that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

6:45 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops20h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/24

1:25 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 02m

$458

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Thu 7/24

5:00 am-7:56 pm

2 stops15h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/21

1:10 pm-9:03 am

2 stops18h 53m

$469

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Thu 7/24

6:02 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/21

8:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$532

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Thu 7/24

5:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/22

1:40 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$602

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Thu 7/24

3:38 pm-4:55 am

2 stops14h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/22

11:40 pm-1:56 pm

2 stops13h 16m

$1,830

Des MoinesSan Salvador

DSM - SAL

DSMSAL

Des Moines

Wed 7/23

8:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops23h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/22

10:15 am-8:51 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$1,994

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Deals found on 4/17

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to San Salvador in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Des Moines-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Salvador flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador

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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 April 11, 2025.

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?

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 April 17, 2025.

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

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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,142 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,315 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines to San Salvador round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to San Salvador round-trip from $458. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $469, and Delta, from $602. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to San Salvador for 37% 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Salvador

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$481Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$529Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$544Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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