How to find cheap flights to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Currently, R 11,565 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to El Salvador International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SAL for R 20,567.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to SAL changes.
Lock in a bargain on tickets to San Salvador, where El Salvador International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to San Salvador. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to El Salvador International Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to San Salvador
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to San Salvador.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SAL.
Head to San Salvador in January if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SAL, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is September. Book your plane tickets to San Salvador then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. March is the warmest time of year in San Salvador, averaging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in December, when they range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January often brings more sun than cloud. This is the driest month in San Salvador.
The wettest time of year is September. Travel then and you can expect to get around 23 days of rainfall.
Flying to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to El Salvador International Airport, these airlines make reaching San Salvador a breeze:
Consider booking your SAL plane ticket with Copa. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 93% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
The timezone at SAL is UTC-6.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to SAL. Choose one of these hotels near El Salvador International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from El Salvador International Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. SAL is known for its punctual performance, with up to 88% of all departing flights landing when they're meant to.
Getting to central San Salvador from El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The distance from SAL to central San Salvador is about 48 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to SAL, the drive to the centre takes around 45 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
San Salvador has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
San Salvador highlights
Jump off your flight to San Salvador and head straight for these leading attractions:
Volcan San Salvador: The perfect spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 8 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park: Want more reasons to visit San Salvador? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 5 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Santa Ana from El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Starting your trip in Santa Ana? From SAL, it takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 105 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Sonsonate
Sonsonate is another city that you can easily reach from El Salvador International Airport. It's about 80 kilometres away.
Explore more of El Salvador
There's a whole lot more to experience in El Salvador, starting with Soyapango. Teleferico San Jacinto, Chantecuán Ecological Park and Aviation Museum are must-visits in this city, which is around 32 kilometres north of San Salvador.
Santa Ana is another popular destination in El Salvador and is roughly 80 kilometres northwest of San Salvador. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park.
