Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Salvador Airport (SAL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.
San Salvador is two hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Every week, there are 38 Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, pick the 00:30 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:55 with AVIANCA.
To ensure you catch your LAX to SAL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport. When you're ready to start your San Salvador holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of El Salvador:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Avianca.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to SAL flights. An exceptional 83.41% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and SAL:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Guatemala City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
R 2,770 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,707. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to SAL, reserve your trip three months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAX to SAL.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at San Salvador Airport (SAL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Salvador Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar to explore San Salvador and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from San Salvador Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
San Salvador Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of San Salvador. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to San Salvador in March.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to SAL in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of El Salvador just waiting to be explored. About 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a visit to Soyapango will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Teleferico San Jacinto, Chantecuán Ecological Park and Aviation Museum.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in El Salvador, head for Santa Ana, roughly 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park are among the biggest draws.






