Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador from £172

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1 stop
Mon, May 11
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£172
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Tue, May 12
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£187
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Tue, May 12
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£195
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Sun, May 10
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£200
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Sat, May 9
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£202
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Wed, May 13
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£205
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Wed, May 13 – Sat, May 16
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£286
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Sat, May 9 – Tue, May 12
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£301
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Sat, May 9 – Tue, May 12
Los Angeles LAXSan Salvador SAL
£304
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Sat, May 9 – Tue, May 12
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£304
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Wed, May 13 – Sat, May 16
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£401
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Wed, May 13 – Sat, May 16
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How much do flights to San Salvador cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£172

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£375

Cheapest round-trip

£286

Average round-trip

£387

Nonstop flights in April

£175 – £679

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

$30-$40 (fixed rate to San Salvador center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and safety

30-50 min

$35-$60 (pre-booked; varies by vehicle type)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-75 min

$12-$20 (per person; multiple stops)

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

30-55 min

$20-$35 (app-based; surge pricing may apply)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app users seeking flexibility

60-90 min

$0.50-$1 (local currency; basic service)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

extreme budget travelers

30-50 min

$35-$70 (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
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Average flights per week
183
Flight distance
3738 km
Worth visiting
Ruta De Las Flores, El Salvador

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Avianca
3333333
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Avianca
3333333
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Avianca
3333333
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Avianca
3333333
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Salvador

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C19°C
February30°C20°C
March31°C21°C
April30°C22°C
May28°C22°C
June27°C21°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C22°C
September27°C21°C
October27°C21°C
November27°C20°C
December28°C19°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
19°C
January
Sunny days
243
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
77%
32°C22°C
25 Apr
86%
27°C21°C
Sunday
19 Apr
87%
29°C22°C
26 Apr
81%
28°C21°C
Monday
20 Apr
86%
31°C22°C
27 Apr
80%
28°C22°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
87%
32°C22°C
28 Apr
87%
27°C22°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
87%
26°C22°C
29 Apr
89%
31°C21°C
Thursday
23 Apr
89%
30°C22°C
30 Apr
84%
29°C23°C
Friday
24 Apr
86%
28°C21°C
1 May
89%
32°C22°C
The distance between Los Angeles and San Salvador is 3738 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, and AeroMéxico. Los Angeles and San Salvador have 183 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to San Salvador?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and San Salvador takes around 5.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and San Salvador?
The flight distance between Los Angeles and San Salvador is 3738 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and San Salvador?
Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and San Salvador. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Washington, D.C., Houston, London, New York, Montreal, Roatan, Manchester, Mexico City, Calgary, Miami, Atlanta, Madrid, Detroit, Toronto, Lima, Vancouver, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Panama, Las Vegas.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
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 Los Angeles and San Salvador?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and San Salvador with Avianca, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, AeroMéxico.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and San Salvador?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles 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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