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$105+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Salvador (SAL)

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WAS — SAL
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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 Thursday or Wednesday 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

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One-way from

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Average price

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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 December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:29 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops22h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/313:40 pmSAL - IAD
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$331
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/156:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$369
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Wed 1/228:30 amSAL - IAD
1 stop14h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$391
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:45 amBWI - SAL
1 stop9h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/311:59 amSAL - BWI
1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$400
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/311:00 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 38mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 1/146:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/16$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/296:44 pmBWI - SAL
1 stop29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/302:26 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/263:30 pmSAL - BWI
2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:08 amIAD - SAL
1 stop19h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/314:40 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/3111:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/226:55 amSAL - DCA
1 stop16h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/306:12 amDCA - SAL
1 stop15h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/163:40 pmSAL - DCA
2 stops13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$621
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:42 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Sat 1/112:40 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop19h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$693
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/276:00 pmDCA - SAL
2 stops30h 03mFrontier
Sat 1/112:40 pmSAL - DCA
2 stops44h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$1,021

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 December 18, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/5

1:24 am-5:02 am

Nonstop4h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/17

6:02 am-11:09 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$224

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/5

1:24 am-5:02 am

Nonstop4h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/10

8:30 am-1:10 am

1 stop14h 40m

$259

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/22

1:30 am-7:50 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/18

10:05 pm-3:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/25

7:59 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/5

3:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/22

9:11 am-12:14 pm

2 stops28h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/24

3:40 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$265

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/26

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/6

2:52 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$268

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/13

8:54 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops17h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/23

2:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$288

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/28

11:00 am-9:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/4

4:40 pm-11:31 am

1 stop17h 51m

$289

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/18

1:55 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop24h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 2/2

7:41 am-9:59 am

1 stop25h 18m

$302

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

10:20 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop15h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/25

5:55 am-10:13 pm

1 stop14h 18m

$306

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 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 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 December 13, 2024.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 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 December 18, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to SAL are scheduled on a Monday (8 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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Volaris El Salvador, American Airlines and Delta 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
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,723 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,930 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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 6 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 $225. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $260 and $260, respectively. Volaris El Salvador is currently priced 32% 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $105. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and American Airlines, 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 Baltimore/Washington - San Salvador El Salvador Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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.

  • 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 United Airlines (91%), ANA (89%) or Avianca (89%) 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 $85. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) can be booked for $190 on average our data indicates $721 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$65Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$134Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$163Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$181Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$264Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$265Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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