Travelling from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Bogota Airport (BOG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Bogota is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Salvador.
Every week, there are 21 San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 09:25 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:05 with AVIANCA.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAL to BOG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Avianca has direct flights from San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bogota — and maybe even more of Colombia if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Avianca on this route.
With 72.88% of its services landing on schedule, Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering SAL to BOG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SAL and BOG:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport
Guatemala City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Bogota Airport (BOG)
Right now, R 2,711 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,590. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SAL to BOG by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SAL to BOG.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Salvador Airport (SAL)
88% of flights leaving San Salvador Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SAL.
San Salvador Airport is around 48 kilometres from central San Salvador. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SAL. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bogota Airport (BOG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bogota Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bogota and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Bogota Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Bogota Airport (BOG)
The quietest month for a flight from San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Bogota based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Bogota is September, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from San Salvador Airport to Bogota Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SAL to BOG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bogota. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
Medellin is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Bogota. No journey is complete without seeing EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.