Travelling from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
San Pedro Sula's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as San Salvador.
Flights from SAL to SAP start from 07:40 — the first with AVIANCA. The last departure is at 22:30 with AVIANCA. Overall, there are 17 weekly San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SAL to SAP flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Avianca offers direct flights from San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in San Pedro Sula — and maybe even more of Honduras if you have time.
Avianca is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 86.87% of services landing on schedule, Avianca is the most punctual carrier operating SAL to SAP flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SAL and SAP:
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Guatemala City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP)
Right now, R 3,085 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,345. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAL to SAP.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about San Salvador Airport (SAL)
88% of flights departing from San Salvador Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SAL.
Central San Salvador to San Salvador Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SAL:
Arriving at San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP)
If you're arriving on a late San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAP:
Pick up a San Pedro Sula Airport rental car and explore San Pedro Sula and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Alamo and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from San Pedro Sula Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP)
June is the most popular month for flights from San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Pedro Sula in March.
Lock in your flight from San Salvador Airport to San Pedro Sula Airport for May if you want to explore San Pedro Sula during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAL to SAP in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Honduras
Tegucigalpa is just one of the many places in Honduras waiting to be explored once you've seen San Pedro Sula. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Cuevas de arte rupestre, Saint Francis Church and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa.
Next? Head off for Choloma. It's around 14 kilometres north-east of San Pedro Sula and is known for highlights like Reserva Natural Los Monos.