Travelling from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Flores Airport (FRS): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SAL to FRS flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from San Salvador Airport to Flores Airport. Guatemala City Airport is a top stopover on the SAL to FRS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Flores Airport (FRS)
R 3,045 is currently the best price for a one-way San Salvador Airport to Flores Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,948. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SAL to FRS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from San Salvador Airport to Flores Airport.
Finding cheap flights from SAL to FRS is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Salvador Airport to Flores Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Salvador Airport (SAL)
San Salvador Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from SAL land on time.
To reach San Salvador Airport from central San Salvador, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SAL. Whether you have an early flight from San Salvador Airport to Flores Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Flores Airport (FRS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FRS if you have a late San Salvador Airport to Flores Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Flores Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Avis or Enterprise and explore beyond Flores's usual tourist stops.
Book your vehicle from Flores Airport a few weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Flores Airport (FRS) to central Flores
Flores Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Flores. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Flores Airport (FRS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Salvador Airport to Flores Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Flores. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Flores is April, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from San Salvador Airport to Flores Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAL to FRS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
Flores has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Flores, a trip to Guatemala City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and Mirador a Ciudad de Guatemala.
Mixco is another sought-after destination in Guatemala and is around 274 kilometres south of Flores. No trip is complete without seeing Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.