Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
4 hours 28 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. San Salvador is 2 hours behind Washington DC and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
There are 170 flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport every week. Take the 00:10 flight if you want to set off as early as possible. If you'd like to make the most of your day before heading off, the last flight from IAD to SAL is at 23:45.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AVIANCA is your gateway to exploring San Salvador (and perhaps some other great parts of El Salvador!). Look through the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport offered by this airline.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IAD and SAL are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
La Aurora International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter El Salvador, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from IAD to SAL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
$183 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Return flights start at $438. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from IAD to SAL.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from IAD to SAL. There's no need to check every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll update you when the price changes.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC, Washington Dulles International Airport can be reached in about 51 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of San Salvador. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to San Salvador based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from IAD to SAL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about San Salvador
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Salvador right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from IAD to SAL:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. National Palace of El Salvador, Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Catedral Metropolitana are among the things you can't miss in San Salvador.
Complete your San Salvador trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to El Salvador International Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in San Salvador.
