Cheap flights from Cancún to San Salvador from £121

Cheap flights from Cancún to San Salvador from £121

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1 stop
Fri, May 29
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£121
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Fri, May 29
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£124
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Thu, May 28
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£126
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Thu, May 28
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£146
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Sat, May 30
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£146
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Tue, May 26
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£146
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£264
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Thu, May 28 – Sat, May 30
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£268
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Thu, May 28 – Sat, May 30
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£288
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Tue, May 26 – Thu, May 28
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
£288
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
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Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2
Cancún CUNSan Salvador SAL
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How much do flights to San Salvador cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£121

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£296

Cheapest round-trip

£264

Average round-trip

£275

Nonstop flights in May

£150 – £150

Getting from San Salvador's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: shared shuttle or public bus.

San Salvador is served by Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL), located approximately 44 km south of the city center in the town of San Luis Talpa. As the main gateway to El Salvador, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, ride-hailing services, and public buses. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

fixed rate to San Salvador center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and safety

30-50 min

pre-booked; varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-75 min

per person; multiple stops

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

30-55 min

app-based; surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app users seeking flexibility

60-90 min

local currency; basic service

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

extreme budget travelers

30-50 min

per day; varies by vehicle class

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate from designated stands outside arrivals with fixed rates to major destinations.
  • Public buses are inexpensive but may be crowded and have limited luggage space.
  • Traffic congestion is common during rush hours, particularly on the highway to San Salvador.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Salvador

Depart from
Cancún International
Arrive to
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Average flights per week
222
Flight distance
876 km
Worth visiting
Ruta De Las Flores, El Salvador

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cancún to San Salvador in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cancún to San Salvador

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
VolarisVOIY4No
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Salvador

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January31°C19°C
February32°C19°C
March33°C20°C
April32°C22°C
May31°C22°C
June29°C21°C
July30°C20°C
August30°C20°C
September29°C20°C
October29°C20°C
November29°C19°C
December30°C19°C
Hottest Month
33°C
March
Coldest month
19°C
January
Sunny days
237
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
84%
34°C22°C
23 May
85%
31°C22°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
34°C23°C
24 May
80%
31°C21°C
Monday
18 May
35°C23°C
25 May
83%
31°C20°C
Tuesday
19 May
84%
33°C23°C
26 May
87%
29°C21°C
Wednesday
20 May
86%
32°C23°C
27 May
82%
29°C22°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
31°C22°C
28 May
82%
28°C21°C
Friday
22 May
79%
32°C22°C
29 May
89%
27°C21°C
The distance between Cancún and San Salvador is 876 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, AeroMéxico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus. Cancún and San Salvador have 222 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cancún to San Salvador?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cancún and San Salvador takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cancún and San Salvador?
The flight distance between Cancún and San Salvador is 876 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cancún and San Salvador?
Several carriers operate flights between Cancún and San Salvador. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cancún?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cancún and London, Mexico City, Manchester, Tijuana, Oaxaca, Toronto, Guadalajara, Guatemala City, Los Angeles, San José, Birmingham, Vancouver, Monterrey, Medellín, Puerto Vallarta, Calgary, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Belfast, León, Bogotá.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Houston, London, New York, Montreal, Roatan, Manchester, Mexico City, Calgary, Miami, Atlanta, Madrid, Detroit, Toronto, Lima, Vancouver, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Panama.
What airports are near Cancún?
The main airport in Cancún is Cancún International. It is also served by Cancún International.
What airports are near San Salvador?
The main airport in San Salvador is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International. It is also served by La Aurora International, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International.
Which airlines fly between Cancún and San Salvador?
Currently, you can fly between Cancún and San Salvador with Avianca, Copa Airlines, AeroMéxico, Volaris, VivaAerobus.
When’s the best time to travel between Cancún and San Salvador?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cancún and San Salvador, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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