Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to San Salvador Airport (SAL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
San Salvador is one hour behind New York and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are seven New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, select the 06:30 Vuela El Salvador flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 18:43 with United Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your EWR to SAL flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to San Salvador (and then exploring more of El Salvador!) is a cinch with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for EWR to SAL flights is United.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between EWR and SAL:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Cancun Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
R 2,251 is currently the best price for a one-way New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,335. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EWR to SAL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from EWR to SAL.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights departing from New York Newark Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
To reach New York Newark Airport from central New York, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near EWR:
Arriving at San Salvador Airport (SAL)
Consider booking a hotel near SAL if you're taking a late New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a San Salvador Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and find adventure across San Salvador and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from San Salvador Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From San Salvador Airport, San Salvador is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
The quietest month for a flight from New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to San Salvador based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from New York Newark Airport to San Salvador Airport for March if you want to explore San Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to SAL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be explored after you've seen San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Teleferico San Jacinto, Chantecuán Ecological Park and Aviation Museum.
Santa Ana is another sought-after destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No trip is complete without experiencing Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park.


