$216+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SAL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from Des Moines to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or April, 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
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 February 22, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $474 (United) |
One-way from | $216 (Avianca) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $687 |
Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Salvador
Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San SalvadorExplore 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 February 22, 2025.
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 February 22, 2025.
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/158:00 amDSM - SAL
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/293:30 pmSAL - DSM
2 stops22h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21![United Airlines logo]()
$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 3/266:00 amDSM - SAL
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/21:30 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21![American Airlines logo]()
$482
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 2/285:34 amDSM - SAL
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Thu 3/131:57 pmSAL - DSM
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/21![Delta logo]()
$576
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/283:44 pmDSM - SAL
3 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/136:35 amSAL - DSM
2 stops38h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$684
Find flights from Des Moines to San Salvador within your budget
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Fly from
Des Moines
Fly to
San Salvador
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Des MoinesSan Salvador
DSM - SAL
DSMSAL
Des Moines
Tue 4/15
8:00 am-2:23 pm
1 stop7h 23m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Tue 4/29
3:30 pm-2:38 pm
2 stops22h 08m
$474
Des MoinesSan Salvador
DSM - SAL
DSMSAL
Des Moines
Wed 3/26
6:00 am-12:04 pm
1 stop7h 04m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Wed 4/2
1:30 pm-11:51 pm
1 stop9h 21m
$482
Des MoinesSan Salvador
DSM - SAL
DSMSAL
Des Moines
Sun 4/27
5:45 am-12:55 pm
1 stop8h 10m
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Sun 5/4
2:10 pm-10:47 pm
1 stop7h 37m
$1,698
Des MoinesSan Salvador
DSM - SAL
DSMSAL
Des Moines
Tue 3/4
8:00 am-4:00 pm
1 stop8h 00m
$216
Des MoinesSan Salvador
DSM - SAL
DSMSAL
Des Moines
Tue 3/4
6:00 pm-1:45 pm
2 stops19h 45m
$279
Des MoinesSan Salvador
DSM - SAL
DSMSAL
Des Moines
Tue 3/4
12:15 pm-7:35 pm
3 stops31h 20m
$2,552
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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 February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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.
Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to San Salvador
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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 February 14, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Salvador
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$496 | Average$723 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$500 | Average$748 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$516 | Average$715 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |