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Flight deals from San Salvador to New York

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Salvador Airport to New York? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,580. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 2,734 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from San Salvador on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,734, select.
New York.R 2,995 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from San Salvador on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,995, select.
New York.R 3,138 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from San Salvador on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,138, select.
New York.R 3,675 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from San Salvador on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,675, select.
New York.R 3,963 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from San Salvador on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,963, select.
New York.R 4,299 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from San Salvador on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,299, select.
New York.R 4,412 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,412, select.
New York.R 5,253 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Volaris El Salvador.Outbound direct flight with Volaris El Salvador departs from San Salvador on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,253, select.
New York.R 5,550 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Salvador on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,550, select.
New York.R 5,940 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 5 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,940, select.
New York.R 8,365 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Stewart International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,365, select.
New York.R 8,660 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,660, select.
New York.R 8,983 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,983, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Salvador to New York flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 4,299
Aug
from R 4,412
Sep
from R 2,734
Oct
from R 2,995
Nov
from R 3,963
Dec
from R 3,138
Jan
from R 8,365
Feb
from R 3,675
Mar
from R 5,550
Apr
from R 8,660
May
from R 5,940
Jun
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Direct flights from San Salvador to New York

Alternative San Salvador to New York routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Salvador to New York? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
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from R 2,734
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
from R 4,307
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
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Islip

77km from central New York
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
from R 5,153
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San Salvador to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,734
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week82

Finding cheap flights from San Salvador to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Salvador to New York is R 4,625. 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.
4 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from San Salvador to New York.
Avianca, Avianca El Salvador and Avianca Costa Rica fly direct from San Salvador to New York.
As of July 2026, there are 82 flights per week flying from San Salvador to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to New York is usually October.
If you're flying from San Salvador Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York Newark – which is 14.2 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from R 4,625.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Salvador Airport to New York on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 40 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 New York 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Volaris El Salvador offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to New York: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to New York is 5 hours.

  • New York is one hour ahead of San Salvador, where El Salvador International Airport is located. New York follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • With 21 flights a week between the two airports, El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the busiest route. AVIANCA operates the earliest flight at 18:45. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from SAL to JFK is with AVIANCA at 22:55.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SAL to New York flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Direct El Salvador International Airport to New York tickets are available for booking. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be your arrival point.

  • You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to New York. Get on board with any of these:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from SAL to New York. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • Travelling from central San Salvador to SAL takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near SAL. Whether you're catching an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to New York or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:

  • El Salvador International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SAL arrive on schedule 88% of the time.

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

  • R 2,734 is currently the lowest price for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to New York flight. Return plane tickets start from R 4,625. These fares can change based on availability.

  • Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SAL to New York.

  • Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on El Salvador International Airport to New York tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from SAL to New York is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from El Salvador International Airport to New York.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • The distance from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel close to JFK if you're coming in on a late flight from El Salvador International Airport to New York. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Booking your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from SAL to New York can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Once your flight from El Salvador International Airport to New York has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near EWR. Kick back and get cosy after your SAL to New York flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at EWR will help you stay within budget.

  • You can find Newark Liberty International Airport at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Step off your flight from El Salvador International Airport to New York and go straight to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and typically takes 30 minutes to reach driving.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you around 55 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, head for a hotel close to LGA. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your SAL to New York flight:

  • Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from LGA two weeks before your flight from El Salvador International Airport to New York to access the best rates.

  • New York LaGuardia Airport's address is Hangar 7 Centre.

Best time to go to New York

  • December is the quietest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to New York, while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit New York based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book a El Salvador International Airport to New York plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SAL to New York around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about New York

  • Start your New York trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from El Salvador International Airport to New York, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are must-visits when exploring New York.

Explore more of the United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Boston is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of New York. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.

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