How to find cheap flights to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
R 22,590 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to El Salvador International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SAL, the lowest fare is R 11,984.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to San Salvador, where El Salvador International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to find a great deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to San Salvador. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to El Salvador International Airport.
Best time to go to San Salvador
May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to San Salvador.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to SAL that fits your plans and budget.
August is the most popular month for flights to SAL. It's the perfect time to see San Salvador at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Book your plane tickets to San Salvador then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), March is when San Salvador is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January gives you the best chance of clearer skies. This is the driest month in San Salvador.
It rains the most in September, which gets around 24 days of wet weather.
Flying to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Get to San Salvador in one go. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to El Salvador International Airport:
Think about booking your SAL plane ticket with Copa. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 93% of flights to this hub arriving when expected.
You'll be arriving in the UTC-6 timezone at SAL.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near El Salvador International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to SAL:
You can secure a car hire in SAL with leading providers like Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to explore San Salvador and beyond.
El Salvador International Airport has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 84% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you're catching a connection or flying home.
Getting to central San Salvador from El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Central San Salvador is about 40 kilometres from SAL.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to SAL, it'll take around 40 minutes to get to the centre.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in San Salvador, book a room at one of these comfortable options:
San Salvador highlights
These leading attractions should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to San Salvador:
Volcan San Salvador: Located around 10 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Cima Garden: You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres south-west of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of San Salvador.
Museo Nacional de Antropologia: Take on this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full San Salvador experience.
How to get to Santa Ana from El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The nearby city of Santa Ana is about 105 kilometres from SAL. Heading into the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Usulután
Usulután is another city that's easily accessible from El Salvador International Airport. It's about 72 kilometres away.
Explore more of El Salvador
Up for more exploring? Soyapango is a must-do while you're in El Salvador. It's around 32 kilometres north of San Salvador and features Santa Lucían El Triángulo Park, El Triangulo Park and luna Park.
Another city in El Salvador that belongs on your itinerary is Santa Ana. From San Salvador, it's around 80 kilometres north-west and serves up highlights like Parque Nacional El Imposible and El Arito Altos del Palmar Park. Work in a visit to Santa Ana Cathedral too.
Or take off to Mejicanos, roughly 40 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Parroquia Jesucristo Sumo y Eterno Sacerdote, Añañu and Iglesia Bautista La Gloria are just a taste of what's waiting.
