Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
The timezone in Oakland is UTC-7, which is one hour behind San Salvador.
Flights from SAL to OAK start from 14:44 — the first with Vuela El Salvador. The latest departure is at 17:37 with Vuela El Salvador. In total, you can choose from four weekly El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SAL to OAK flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Vuela El Salvador is your ticket to exploring Oakland (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Vuela El Salvador.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAL and OAK include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
R 3,299 is currently the lowest price for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,261. These fares can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from SAL to OAK by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Landing cheap flights from SAL to OAK is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
El Salvador International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84.27% of flights that depart SAL arrive at their destination on time.
To get to El Salvador International Airport from central San Salvador, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SAL? If you're catching an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Consider staying in a hotel near OAK if you're on a late El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and find adventure across Oakland and beyond.
Booking your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Oakland. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAL to OAK in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Oakland, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among the biggest draws.
