Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Mexico City and San Salvador are in the UTC-6 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 38 weekly Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest you can take. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 16:50.
Leave plenty of time to make your MEX to SAL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. When you're ready to start your San Salvador adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of El Salvador:
Aeromexico is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With an impressive 88.33% of services arriving as scheduled, AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating MEX to SAL flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEX and SAL:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Cancun International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight is R 2,057. A return plane ticket right now is R 3,799. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MEX to SAL, book your journey nine months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEX to SAL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Benito Juarez International Airport from central Mexico City, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEX? If you're catching an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Grab an El Salvador International Airport rental car and discover San Salvador and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from El Salvador International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport to central San Salvador has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Salvador. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEX to SAL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many places in El Salvador waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Santa Ana is another standout destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No trip is complete without visiting Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
