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$97+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SAL
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$243
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$97
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$335

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 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 March 31, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 5/162:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 5/256:00 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/30$243
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 3/30$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 9/27:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Tue 9/161:34 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/29$270
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 6/52:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Fri 6/135:05 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 3/30$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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
Sun 6/1511:45 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/276:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/126:00 amSAL - BWI
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$277
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/82:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/235:50 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/1711:05 amDCA - SAL
1 stop11h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/271:15 amSAL - DCA
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/36:18 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/76:00 amSAL - IAD
2 stops24h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 3/3110:13 amDCA - SAL
2 stops10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/46:00 amSAL - DCA
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/197:16 pmBWI - SAL
1 stop26h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/2212:31 pmSAL - BWI
2 stops22h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/14:31 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop9h 05mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/91:42 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop12h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/30$312

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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 March 31, 2025.
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

Fri 5/16

2:22 am-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$243

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

$251

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

2:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/13

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

$271

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

Sun 6/15

11:45 pm-6:04 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$277

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

2:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$279

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop16h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/30

10:41 pm-8:51 am

1 stop8h 10m

$292

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/3

8:17 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops17h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/10

12:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$294

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/3

6:18 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-8:38 am

2 stops24h 38m

$296

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/3

5:00 am-12:04 pm

2 stops9h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-7:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$296

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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 March.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 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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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 March 28, 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 March 31, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% 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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SAL are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 March 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico 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
7,899 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,700 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 2 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 $243. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and Avianca, with the lowest prices starting at $251 and $271, 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 Volaris El Salvador, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Spirit 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 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$103Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$131Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$132Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$189Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$201Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$271Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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