San Salvador

$121+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL)

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LAX — SAL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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The best prices from Los Angeles to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 January 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$121
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$332
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From Los Angeles to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3012:47 amLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 02mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 10/47:00 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 12mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/16$224
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2712:03 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/96:50 amSAL - LAX
1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$288
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 5/411:50 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mAvianca
Fri 5/235:40 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mAvianca
Deal found 1/15$327
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/271:05 amLAX - SAL
1 stop9h 34mCopa Airlines
Thu 2/65:01 amSAL - LAX
1 stop19h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/16$330
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:45 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/102:00 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 1/2610:21 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop14h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/13:40 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$340
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 2/34:18 pmLAX - SAL
2 stops19h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/112:26 pmSAL - LAX
3 stops24h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/2611:25 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mDelta
Tue 3/48:21 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 1/15$395

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Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

1:42 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/22

6:44 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$233

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

11:47 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/26

6:50 am-8:37 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$288

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

11:50 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/23

5:40 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$327

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

12:55 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/6

5:01 am-4:11 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$330

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

10:45 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/19

2:00 am-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$335

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

11:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/1

3:40 pm-9:02 am

1 stop19h 22m

$340

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

4:18 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops19h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/11

2:26 pm-12:53 pm

3 stops24h 27m

$393

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

11:25 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/4

8:21 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$395

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 2/11

11:47 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$121

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Mon 2/10

4:18 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops19h 13m

$135

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to San Salvador in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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 Los Angeles-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles-San Salvador flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to San Salvador flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Los Angeles to San Salvador trip
Airlines
Avianca

Avianca's Classic fare includes a checked bag up to 50.7 pounds and seat selection.


Avianca offers Wi-Fi on nearly all flights, though it comes at an additional cost.

United Airlines

United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded meals on international routes.


United Polaris includes lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding for long-haul comfort.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on international long-haul routes.


Delta Comfort Plus provides extra legroom and early boarding, ideal for medium-haul flights.

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 January 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to SAL are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 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 January 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris El Salvador, United Airlines and Avianca from Los Angeles to San Salvador. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,658 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.9
Okay
2,572 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Los Angeles 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 airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Salvador from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to El Salvador Intl (SAL) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights to San Salvador from 9 different airlines. 4h 49m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador El Salvador Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to San Salvador flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Salvador round-trip?

    Currently priced at $252, Volaris El Salvador will fly you from Los Angeles to San Salvador and back. In addition to Volaris El Salvador, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $330 and $334, respectively. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $121. Users have also found prices from $135 and $139 on Spirit Airlines and Avianca, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador consider choosing ANA (88%), EVA Air (88%) or Air France (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador is generally $718, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $90. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), you can expect to pay $243 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, and House of Blues Houston are currently the most popular points of interest in Houston at the moment. Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, and House of Blues Houston can be accessed by traveling approximately 33.5 mi, 18.9 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those landing in Houston looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $38 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to San Salvador flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Los Angeles 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 9 airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Salvador

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$82Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$106Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$131Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$145Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$174Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$327Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$504Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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