Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Salvador from £178

Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Salvador from £178

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Tue, Apr 28
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£178
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Tue, Apr 28
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£197
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Mon, Apr 27
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£197
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Wed, Apr 29
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£197
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Sun, Apr 26
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£210
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Sun, Apr 26
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
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Wed, Apr 29 – Fri, May 1
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£460
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Sun, Apr 26 – Tue, Apr 28
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£464
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Sun, Apr 26 – Tue, Apr 28
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£464
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Fri, May 1 – Mon, May 4
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£470
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Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£474
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Tue, Apr 28 – Thu, Apr 30
San Francisco SFOSan Salvador SAL
£474
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How much do flights to San Salvador cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£178

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£413

Cheapest round-trip

£460

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in April

£211 – £394

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
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Average flights per week
183
Flight distance
4255 km
Worth visiting
Ruta De Las Flores, El Salvador

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Avianca
2232323
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Avianca
2232323
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Avianca
2232323
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Avianca
2232323
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador

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

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
11 Apr
35°C21°C
18 Apr
88%
30°C21°C
Sunday
12 Apr
34°C21°C
19 Apr
84%
31°C21°C
Monday
13 Apr
34°C21°C
20 Apr
72%
32°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
34°C21°C
21 Apr
88%
32°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
33°C21°C
22 Apr
83%
32°C21°C
Thursday
16 Apr
33°C21°C
23 Apr
84%
28°C20°C
Friday
17 Apr
32°C21°C
24 Apr
84%
30°C20°C
The distance between San Francisco and San Salvador is 4255 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. San Francisco and San Salvador have 183 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to San Salvador?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and San Salvador takes around 5.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and San Salvador?
The flight distance between San Francisco and San Salvador is 4255 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and San Salvador?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and San Salvador. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
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 San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco 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 San Francisco and San Salvador?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and San Salvador with Avianca, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and San Salvador?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco 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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