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$145+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — WAS
feb. 4 — feb. 111
mar. 2/4
mar. 2/11
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The best prices from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Salvador (SAL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 enero 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$145
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/126:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
lun. 3/172:05 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/30$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
dom. 7/1311:45 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/36:05 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
vie. 2/142:52 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop8h 28mDelta
sáb. 2/226:00 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/29$281
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/136:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/214:50 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$284
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
mié. 3/1210:05 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 05mAvianca
vie. 3/214:00 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 1/28$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/73:40 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop16h 37mAmerican Airlines
lun. 2/106:06 amDCA - SAL
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
jue. 2/61:14 pmSAL - IAD
2 stops18h 27mAmerican Airlines
dom. 2/98:05 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops17h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/117:45 amSAL - BWI
1 stop25h 49mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/1711:34 amBWI - SAL
2 stops9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
mié. 3/52:52 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop7h 47mDelta
mar. 3/116:00 amDCA - SAL
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 1/29$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
jue. 2/132:52 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 43mDelta
mar. 2/187:15 amBWI - SAL
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/29$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
vie. 1/314:40 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop17h 51mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/32:39 pmDCA - SAL
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/155:01 amSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 10mCopa Airlines
lun. 2/173:35 pmBWI - SAL
1 stop22h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$372

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. 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 enero 30, 2025.

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San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 2/12

6:02 am-11:09 am

Nonstop4h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 2/17

1:24 am-5:02 am

Nonstop4h 38m

$246

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 3/20

8:30 pm-2:40 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/2

5:45 am-8:00 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$271

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - DCA

SALDCA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 2/7

3:40 pm-9:17 am

1 stop16h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 2/10

6:06 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$290

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 2/6

1:14 pm-8:41 am

2 stops18h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 2/9

6:22 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$294

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 3/11

8:45 am-1:10 am

1 stop14h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/18

2:05 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

$297

San SalvadorBaltimore

SAL - BWI

SALBWI

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 2/11

7:45 am-10:34 am

1 stop25h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 2/17

11:34 am-8:05 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$321

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - DCA

SALDCA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 3/5

2:52 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/11

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$332

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 3/11

1:57 pm-12:31 am

1 stop8h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/18

7:35 am-12:32 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$332

San SalvadorBaltimore

SAL - BWI

SALBWI

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 2/13

2:52 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 2/18

7:15 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$337

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - DCA

SALDCA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 2/5

6:55 am-3:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 3/2

6:00 am-9:19 pm

1 stop16h 19m

$342

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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 San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in January.
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*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 San Salvador-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Salvador-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Salvador-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Salvador-Washington, D.C. 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 San Salvador-Washington, D.C. 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 San Salvador to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 SAL to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

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

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. 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 enero 30, 2025.

The most flights from SAL to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated enero 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. have to say. 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
8,450 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,837 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 20.5 mi from the city center, San Salvador El Salvador Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from San Salvador. Booking flights from El Salvador Intl (SAL) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 8 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Volaris El Salvador ($246), Avianca ($288), and American Airlines ($290) offers the cheapest pricing from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. Users have found that Volaris El Salvador is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $154 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $157 and Delta from $166 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from San Salvador to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 San Salvador to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.. 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 enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$60Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$76Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$120Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$162Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$198Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$205Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$267Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$311Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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