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Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Salvador from C$ 291

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SAL
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to San Salvador

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 501

One-way from

C$ 291

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 652

Good round-trip deal

C$ 545 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 274 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 6/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 14m total
  • San Francisco to San Salvador
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 34m total
  • San Francisco to San Salvador
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 255 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (C$ 70 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Salvador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Salvador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Tue 6/51:37 a.m.SFO - SAL
1 stop10h 04mCopa Airlines
Thu 15/58:30 a.m.SAL - SFO
1 stop16h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 501
Sat 17/512:43 a.m.SFO - SAL
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/52:00 a.m.SAL - SFO
1 stop14h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 654
Sun 15/612:41 p.m.SFO - SAL
2 stops24h 57mAeromexico
Mon 30/63:40 p.m.SAL - SFO
2 stops19h 50mAeromexico
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,103
Fri 23/510:59 p.m.SFO - SAL
1 stop11h 41mDelta
Thu 12/61:44 p.m.SAL - SFO
1 stop12h 03mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,606

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to San Salvador that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
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San Francisco

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San Salvador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

1:37 a.m.-12:41 p.m.

1 stop10h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 15/5

8:30 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop16h 10m

C$ 501

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

12:43 a.m.-12:06 p.m.

1 stop10h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 27/5

2:00 a.m.-3:07 p.m.

1 stop14h 07m

C$ 654

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

12:41 p.m.-2:38 p.m.

2 stops24h 57m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 30/6

3:40 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops19h 50m

C$ 1,103

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

10:59 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop11h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/6

1:44 p.m.-12:47 a.m.

1 stop12h 03m

C$ 1,606

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

12:43 a.m.-8:17 p.m.

1 stop18h 34m

C$ 291

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 15/4

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to San Salvador

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Salvador. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador (average of C$ 449). Flying from San Francisco to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 915). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SAL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San Salvador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 330.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Salvador by month

Plan your trip to San Salvador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Salvador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Salvador. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Salvador. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,408 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to San Salvador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    If you wish to fly to San Salvador from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl. There are 3 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to El Salvador Intl (SAL) per day to choose from. Flights to San Salvador from San Francisco are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 12h 50m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to San Salvador flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San Salvador round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 501, Copa Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to San Salvador and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Aeromexico - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 654 and C$ 1,103, respectively. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to San Salvador are EVA Air (85%), Avianca (85%) and Avianca (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 448 for a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 262 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - San Salvador El Salvador Intl) is currently priced at C$ 875.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San Salvador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San Salvador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador (average of C$ 449). Flying from San Francisco to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 915). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to San Salvador

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapestC$ 519AverageC$ 637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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