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$96+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador (SAL)

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WAS — SAL
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador El Salvador Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

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 April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$96
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
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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 April 24, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/172:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 8/286:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/23$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/222:59 pmDCA - SAL
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/86:00 amSAL - DCA
1 stop14h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$252
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/62:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/136:00 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$254
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 4/304:31 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop9h 05mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/71:40 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop8h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/23$259
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/234:49 pmBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 48mCopa Airlines
Mon 7/75:00 amSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/23$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/82:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 20mAvianca
Wed 6/118:30 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 15mAvianca
Deal found 4/23$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop16h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/236:00 amSAL - BWI
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 5/185:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/41:12 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 6/108:14 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops25h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/146:00 amSAL - IAD
2 stops24h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/1112:26 pmBWI - SAL
2 stops24h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/161:05 pmSAL - BWI
2 stops21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/116:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Tue 9/161:34 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/23$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 5/266:05 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/306:00 amSAL - IAD
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$296

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

2:22 am-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

2:35 am-7:55 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/13

6:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$254

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

4:31 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/7

1:40 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 49m

$259

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/23

4:49 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/7

5:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/8

2:35 am-7:55 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/11

8:30 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/18

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

1:12 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$272

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/10

8:14 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops25h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 6/14

6:00 am-8:38 am

2 stops24h 38m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/26

6:05 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-11:58 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$296

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/6

7:16 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/13

6:00 am-6:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$316

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/11

7:38 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/16

9:40 am-11:33 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$322

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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 Washington, D.C. 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
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-San Salvador flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

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 April 18, 2025.

Booking 61 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 April 24, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% 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. Saturday mornings 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 April 24, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SAL are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 April 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines and United 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 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 $248. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and Avianca, with the lowest prices starting at $264 and $267, respectively. Volaris El Salvador is currently priced 29% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. 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?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador consider choosing Avianca (94%), Avianca (92%) or ANA (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $104. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $245 on average our data indicates $751 when flying 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$120Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$126Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$130Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$189Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$213Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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