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Flight deals from Guatemala City to San Salvador

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,997. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Salvador.R 2,003 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from Guatemala City on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,003, select.
San Salvador.R 2,004 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from Guatemala City on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,004, select.
San Salvador.R 2,159 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from Guatemala City on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,159, select.
San Salvador.R 2,186 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from Guatemala City on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,186, select.
San Salvador.R 2,192 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from Guatemala City on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,192, select.
San Salvador.R 2,205 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from Guatemala City on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,205, select.
San Salvador.R 2,861 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Guatemala City on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,861, select.
San Salvador.R 2,878 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Guatemala City on Thu, 13 May, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,878, select.
San Salvador.R 2,882 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Guatemala City on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,882, select.
San Salvador.R 2,885 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Guatemala City on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,885, select.
San Salvador.R 2,885 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Guatemala City on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,885, select.
San Salvador.R 2,885 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Guatemala City on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,885, select.
San Salvador.R 2,886 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Guatemala City on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,886, select.
San Salvador.R 2,894 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Guatemala City on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,894, select.
San Salvador.R 2,894 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Guatemala City on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,894, select.
San Salvador.R 2,894 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Guatemala City on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,894, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guatemala City to San Salvador

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guatemala City to San Salvador flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from R 2,004
Aug
from R 2,003
Sep
from R 2,192
Oct
from R 2,205
Nov
from R 2,159
Dec
from R 2,186
Jan
from R 2,885
Feb
from R 2,885
Mar
from R 2,861
Apr
from R 2,885
May
from R 2,878
Jun
from R 2,886

Direct flights from Guatemala City to San Salvador

Guatemala City to San Salvador: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Guatemala City to San Salvador below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Salvador.

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32km from central San Salvador
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Guatemala City to San Salvador: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,003
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time54 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week81

Finding cheap flights from Guatemala City to San Salvador: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Guatemala City to San Salvador is R 2,997. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
54 minutes is the average flight time from Guatemala City to San Salvador.
Avianca, Avianca El Salvador and Iberia fly direct from Guatemala City to San Salvador.
As of July 2026, there are 81 flights per week flying from Guatemala City to San Salvador.
The cheapest month to fly from Guatemala City to San Salvador is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport on Friday, 21 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Salvador but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Salvador is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, TAG Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Salvador.

Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to San Salvador Airport (SAL): what you need to know

  • Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport.

  • Guatemala City and San Salvador are in the same timezone, UTC-6.

  • Take your pick of 36 weekly Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport flights. The 05:20 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 20:20.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your GUA to SAL flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport, so jetting to San Salvador (and then seeing more of El Salvador!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • Most travellers choose to travel with Avianca on this route.

  • Avianca is the most punctual carrier operating GUA to SAL flights. A dependable 96.02% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between GUA and SAL include:

    • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport

    • San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to San Salvador Airport (SAL)

  • At the moment, R 2,003 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,997. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from GUA to SAL, book your trip five months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GUA to SAL.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport.

Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)

  • 88% of flights leaving Guatemala City Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from GUA.

  • Guatemala City Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near GUA:

Arriving at San Salvador Airport (SAL)

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.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to San Salvador Airport (SAL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Salvador based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Salvador Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Salvador during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • December has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GUA to SAL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of El Salvador

  • Soyapango is just one of the many places in El Salvador waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include 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 journey is complete without seeing Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park.

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