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$85+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador (SAL)

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WAS — SAL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Mon 1/27
Mon 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$220
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$85
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$255 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/172:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 3/206:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/21$220
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 2/46:15 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Wed 3/1210:05 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 05mAvianca
Deal found 1/22$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/33:00 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/36:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/26:20 amBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/62:26 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/282:39 pmDCA - SAL
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/66:55 amSAL - DCA
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 1/315:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/73:40 pmSAL - DCA
2 stops14h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/266:00 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/105:55 amSAL - IAD
1 stop27h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$279
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop18h 51mFrontier
Sat 3/11:21 amSAL - BWI
1 stop21h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 3/36:12 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:00 amSAL - IAD
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/26:20 amBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/41:42 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/246:00 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Tue 3/111:57 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 1/21$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sat 1/256:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Fri 2/72:52 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/22$317

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 22, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/17

2:22 am-4:59 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/20

6:02 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$220

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/4

6:15 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/12

10:05 pm-4:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$223

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/3

1:30 am-11:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/3

6:02 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$235

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/2

6:20 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/6

2:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$246

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/20

1:57 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$272

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

5:00 am-12:04 pm

2 stops9h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-11:07 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-9:19 pm

1 stop16h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/10

5:55 am-11:22 am

1 stop27h 27m

$279

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/3

6:12 am-1:39 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$286

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/2

6:20 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/5

5:01 am-2:11 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/3

2:39 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/7

6:55 am-9:59 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$305

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador in January.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-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.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Salvador from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 22, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SAL are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,659 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,848 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,514 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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 Washington, D.C. 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Salvador from Washington, D.C.?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), located 20.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. 8 airlines have flights to El Salvador Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador El Salvador Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador round-trip?

    Flying on Volaris El Salvador is currently your cheapest option to San Salvador, with prices starting at $220. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Avianca, with the lowest prices starting at $246 and $271, respectively. Volaris El Salvador is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris El Salvador and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Salvador El Salvador Intl or Baltimore/Washington - San Salvador El Salvador Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador (average of $260). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$67Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$134Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$187Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$197Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$271Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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