Cheap flights from Recife to San Salvador from £280

Cheap flights from Recife to San Salvador from £280

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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£280
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Tue, Jun 16
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£341
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 18
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£343
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£350
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 18
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£357
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 21
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£370
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Tue, Jun 16 – Sun, Jun 21
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£683
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16 – Sun, Jun 21
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£689
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Sat, Jun 20 – Fri, Jun 26
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£694
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 20 – Thu, Jun 25
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£694
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£695
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Sun, Jun 21 – Fri, Jun 26
Recife RECSan Salvador SAL
£702
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How much do flights to San Salvador cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£280

Cheapest round-trip

£683

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Avianca

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)

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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
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Arrive to
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Average flights per week
254
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Ruta De Las Flores, El Salvador

Check-in for a flight from Recife to San Salvador

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

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
30 May
84%
31°C21°C
6 Jun
88%
30°C21°C
Sunday
31 May
89%
31°C22°C
7 Jun
80%
22°C20°C
Monday
1 Jun
84%
31°C22°C
8 Jun
88%
21°C20°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
86%
29°C22°C
9 Jun
81%
27°C20°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
87%
29°C22°C
10 Jun
73%
28°C21°C
Thursday
4 Jun
77%
28°C22°C
11 Jun
87%
24°C21°C
Friday
5 Jun
84%
26°C21°C
12 Jun
87%
27°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Recife and San Salvador have 254 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Fernando de Noronha, Ribeirão Preto, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Orlando, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Florianópolis, Goiânia, Porto Alegre, Montreal, Asunción, Lisbon, Boston, Córdoba, Cancún.
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 Recife?
The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande.
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 Recife and San Salvador?
Currently, you can fly between Recife and San Salvador with Avianca, Azul, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between Recife and San Salvador?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife 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.
What flights operate between Recife and San Salvador?
Traveling between Recife and San Salvador, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Recife?
There are a number of airports in and around Recife. The main one is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International and other nearby airports include Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Campina Grande
How many airports are there near San Salvador?
There are a number of airports in and around San Salvador. The main one is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International and other nearby airports include La Aurora International, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and San Salvador depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and San Salvador arrive?
What time do flights between Recife and San Salvador depart?
What time do flights between Recife and San Salvador arrive?

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