Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 5 hours 31 minutes. San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Salvador 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport start at 00:05 — the first with AVIANCA. The latest flight is the 23:55 service with AVIANCA. In total, you can take your pick of 43 services every week from SFO to SAL.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AVIANCA is your gateway to exploring San Salvador (and maybe even some other great corners of El Salvador!). Choose from the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport offered by this airline.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SFO and SAL are:
Ontario International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter El Salvador, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SFO to SAL.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
$260 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. A return flight starts from $536. These prices can change depending on demand.
Score cheap flight tickets from SFO to SAL by booking at least 8 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport is roughly 47 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near 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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Salvador. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to El Salvador International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from SFO to SAL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about San Salvador
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Salvador right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from SFO to SAL:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. National Palace of El Salvador, Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Catedral Metropolitana are attractions you won't want to skip in San Salvador.
Complete your San Salvador trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to El Salvador International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in San Salvador.
