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San Salvador.$386 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Cancun on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.
San Salvador.$386 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Cancun on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.
San Salvador.$386 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Fri, 30 May, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.
San Salvador.$386 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Sat, 10 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Cancun on Sat, 3 May, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.
San Salvador.$387 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.
San Salvador.$387 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Cancun on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.
San Salvador.$388 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Dec, returning Sat, 3 Jan.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Cancun on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $388, select.
San Salvador.$388 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Cancun on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $388, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cancun to San Salvador

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cancun to San Salvador flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Jun
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Jul
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Sep
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Direct flights from Cancun to San Salvador

Cancun to San Salvador: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cancun to San Salvador below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Salvador.

Cancun to San Salvador: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$386
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 43 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca Costa Rica
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Cancun to San Salvador: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cancun to San Salvador is $386. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Cancun to San Salvador.
Avianca Costa Rica and Avianca fly direct from Cancun to San Salvador.
As of May 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Cancun to San Salvador.
The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to San Salvador is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Salvador but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Salvador is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Salvador.

Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, making San Salvador one hour behind Cancun.

  • Take your pick of four weekly Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights. The 14:10 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest available. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 14:15.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CUN to SAL flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • AVIANCA offers direct flights from Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in San Salvador — and maybe even more of El Salvador if you have time.

  • AVIANCA tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • With a reliable 92.31% of services landing on schedule, AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating CUN to SAL flights.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CUN and SAL:

    • La Aurora International Airport

    • Tocumen International Airport

    • Benito Juarez International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • $210 is the lowest price for a one-way Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $386. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from CUN to SAL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from CUN to SAL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.

Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)

  • 72.87% of flights that depart Cancun International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To reach Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CUN. Whether you have an early flight from Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador

  • From El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit San Salvador based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When reserving your flight from Cancun International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to SAL in January. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.

Explore more of El Salvador

  • Soyapango is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).

  • Santa Ana is another favourite destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No trip is complete without visiting Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.

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