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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to San Salvador Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 7,255. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Salvador.R 1,396 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,396, select.
San Salvador.R 1,637 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,637, select.
San Salvador.R 1,668 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,668, select.
San Salvador.R 1,668 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,668, select.
San Salvador.R 2,770 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,770, select.
San Salvador.R 3,082 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,082, select.
San Salvador.R 4,173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,173, select.
San Salvador.R 5,052 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,052, select.
San Salvador.R 6,704 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,704, select.
San Salvador.R 11,628 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,628, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Salvador

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to San Salvador flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
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from R 3,082
Aug
from R 1,396
Sep
from R 1,668
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from R 1,637
Dec
from R 4,173
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from R 5,052
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Direct flights from Houston to San Salvador

Houston to San Salvador: Alternative routes

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

San Salvador

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Houston to San Salvador: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,396
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week104

Finding cheap flights from Houston to San Salvador: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to San Salvador is R 4,552. 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.
3 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to San Salvador.
Avianca, Air Canada and United fly direct from Houston to San Salvador.
As of June 2026, there are 104 flights per week flying from Houston to San Salvador.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Salvador is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to San Salvador Airport on Tuesday, 26 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 3 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Salvador is Volaris El Salvador .

Travelling from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Houston. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) out of here.

  • 3 hours is the average duration of a direct Houston to El Salvador International Airport flight.

  • San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Houston. El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador.

  • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) is the most popular route. You can choose from 38 direct services each week between IAH and SAL.

  • Your flight from Houston to SAL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Take the express route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) operate from here.

  • Direct flights from Houston to El Salvador International Airport are operated by numerous airlines at IAH. Book your journey with one of these:

  • United is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from IAH to SAL.

  • Avianca is the top performer for punctuality on this route.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to SAL leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

    • Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)

    • Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)

  • The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:

  • 79% of flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Houston Hobby Airport:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to SAL flight:

  • Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.

  • You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador

  • Central San Salvador is around 48 kilometres from El Salvador International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to El Salvador International Airport is R 1,396. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,552. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Houston to SAL, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.

  • The best month for landing cheap Houston to El Salvador International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Houston to SAL.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • September is the quietest month for flights from Houston to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to San Salvador based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Houston to SAL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • December sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to El Salvador International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about San Salvador

  • After booking your flight from Houston to El Salvador International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Salvador:

  • Volcan San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your San Salvador itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park.

Explore more of El Salvador

  • San Salvador is only a small part of what El Salvador has to offer. Extend your adventure to La Union, which is around 129 kilometres away to the east. From Mirador Espiritu de la Montana to faro de la union, there's no shortage of things to do in this popular city.

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