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$201 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador departing on 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Salvador (DSM-SAL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to San Salvador that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:52 am - 11:56 pmDSM-SAL
14h 04m1 stop
12:33 am - 9:59 amSAL-DSM
8h 26m1 stop
Fri, May 31 - Thu, Jun 6
8:30 am - 11:56 pmDSM-SAL
16h 26m2 stops
12:33 am - 9:59 amSAL-DSM
8h 26m1 stop
Fri, May 31 - Thu, Jun 6
10:52 am - 11:56 pmDSM-SAL
14h 04m1 stop
8:05 am - 8:05 pmSAL-DSM
11h 00m1 stop
Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7
9:40 am - 12:44 pmDSM-SAL
28h 04m1 stop
2:22 pm - 9:06 amSAL-DSM
17h 44m1 stop
$456American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 19
4:20 pm - 10:56 amDSM-SAL
19h 36m2 stops
1:09 pm - 9:06 amSAL-DSM
18h 57m2 stops
$459American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 19
9:40 am - 12:44 pmDSM-SAL
28h 04m1 stop
2:22 pm - 9:06 amSAL-DSM
17h 44m1 stop
$465American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 19
6:05 am - 2:23 pmDSM-SAL
9h 18m1 stop
1:35 pm - 10:27 pmSAL-DSM
7h 52m1 stop
$466United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 17
6:00 am - 2:23 pmDSM-SAL
9h 23m2 stops
1:35 pm - 10:33 amSAL-DSM
19h 58m2 stops
$471United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 18
6:05 am - 8:17 pmDSM-SAL
15h 12m1 stop
3:30 pm - 9:29 pmSAL-DSM
28h 59m2 stops
$567United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 14 - Fri, Aug 2
3:25 pm - 11:34 amDSM-SAL
21h 09m2 stops
6:00 am - 10:24 amSAL-DSM
27h 24m2 stops
$614United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 29

Flights from Des Moines to San Salvador - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to San Salvador to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to San Salvador?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to San Salvador clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to San Salvador, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to San Salvador?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to San Salvador is February, where tickets cost $571 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,020 and $775 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to San Salvador, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$201
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to San Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to San Salvador

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to San Salvador?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador was $201 for a one-way ticket and $366 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and San Salvador?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Salvador from Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to San Salvador?

    When flying out of Des Moines you will be using Des Moines. You will be landing at San Salvador, also known as San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to San Salvador?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to San Salvador?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and San Salvador, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to San Salvador, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to San Salvador are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $833 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $686 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to San Salvador?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to San Salvador.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to San Salvador?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Salvador from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to San Salvador?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Salvador with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and SAL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Salvador from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to San Salvador

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to San Salvador. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to San Salvador? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9118 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024SFO - LAX
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They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

Like South West(2 check in baggage free) if Alaskan Airlines could give at least one check in baggage free then it would be great.

Expect to get miles for us having to miss our first planned flight due to them waiting on passengers that decided to be late to the airport.

Was not happy that we had to wait an additional 50 minutes for passengers that were still in TSA. This delay made us miss our connecting flight in Seattle to get home to tuck in our two little toddlers. We ran off the plane and ran across the entire airport trying to make this flight only to get to the gate to see that they have ended boarding. So they were willing to wait for passengers in Hawaii but not Seattle?? Especially when this wasn't even our fault. I expect to receive miles for missing our flight and spending an additional 4 hours in Seattle.

Up on arrival, due to twisted ankle, I wasn’t able to walk. Requested for a wheelchair. They immediately asked for it. After 10 minutes wait a young man named Carlos picked me up at the gate, got my baggage and took me to the pick up area. It was a great service. Thanks Alaska Air line

Once I was in my seat, it wasn't as comfortable. It was very tight (width wise).

All parts were excellent, especially staff at bag tag printing and inflight crew. Just the normal differences from past air travel could be improved but we’ve learned to accept those—cramped seats, minimal food/beverage, etc.

Better organizing of entry and exit onto the plane regarding all of the baggage people haul on. There should be a better system so those with no baggage can get in and out more quickly. The baggage haul-on situation is absurd.

Attentive crew. Best of all was the empty seat between me and my rowmate.

Staff great. Tight seating. Pretzels and drink same as any other airline.

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

I think the seats on some of their planes are uncomfortable. You can be ok on a short flight of two hours but no more than that. The delays, and also the refreshments on the plane were not enough.

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to San Salvador found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/19Fri
2 stops
34h 27mDSM-SAL
$201
7/19Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 12mDSM-SAL
$353
7/19Fri
3 stops
30h 55mDSM-SAL
$389

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Des Moines - San Salvador Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

San Salvador (SAL)El Salvador

Return flight deals:

San Salvador - Des Moines

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