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Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador from $46

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San Salvador1 stop$170

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October

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December

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in price.
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Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to San Salvador

FAQs - booking El Salvador flights

  • Do I need a visa in order to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    If you are traveling from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador as a tourist, you do not need a visa if you are leaving within 90 days. However, you must purchase a tourist card when you arrive in El Salvador for a small fee. This tourist card is valid for 90 days. However, if your passport says that you were born in El Salvador, you do not need a tourist card.

  • Can I rent a car at El Salvador International Airport when I arrive on a flight from Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. The car rental companies National, Thrifty, and Dollar are car rental companies that are on site at El Salvador International Airport. Budget, National, Alamo, Hertz, and Avis all serve SAL but when you arrive at the airport, you will have to take a complimentary shuttle to the nearby off-site locations for these agencies.

  • Is Washington Dulles International Airport a hub for any airlines?

    Washington Dulles International Airport, which is located on the western outskirts of Washington, D.C., serves as a hub for several airlines. Some of these include United Airlines, United Express, SkyWest airlines, Southern Airways Express, and others.

  • Does the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport have any lounges where an economy-ticketed passenger can use?

    At Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, passengers on any airline with any class of ticket can pay a fee at the door or use a lounge pass that has been pre-purchased in order to enjoy the benefits and amenities of The Club BWI. This exclusive lounge is located on Concourse D adjacent to Gate D10.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to El 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 Washington, D.C. to El Salvador.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to El Salvador from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to El 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 El Salvador with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to El 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 El Salvador from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to El Salvador

  • Morning departure is around 7% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • Airline passengers flying from the Washington, D.C. greater metropolitan area to El Salvador will be landing at El Salvador International Airport (SAL) located in the capital city San Salvador. SAL is a hub for Volaris El Salvador, Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca, and other airlines.
  • Passengers looking for a non-stop flight from the Washington, D.C. greater metropolitan area to El Salvador can find a flight on Avianca that departs from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). United Airlines, Volaris, and Volaris El Salvador also operate non-stop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
  • Though non-stop flights from the Washington, D.C. greater metropolitan area to El Salvador tend to be among the cheapest, you can usually find an even cheaper flight aboard Spirit Airlines with one stop in Fort Lauderdale. This flight departs from Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
  • American Airlines operates a number of flights from the Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C. to El Salvador. These flights tend to allow Basic Economy passengers one carry-on. Some of these flights have one stop in Miami or Dallas, while others have two stops in cities such Charlotte or Philadelphia and then a second stop in Miami.
  • When you upgrade a non-stop Avianca flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport from Economy XS to Economy M, you gain some advantages. You are allowed a carry-on bag, a checked bag, and seat selection for free, none of which is allowed on an Economy XS ticket.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to El 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.
7.4
AviancaOverall score based on 3823 reviews
7.9Crew
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No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - SAL
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No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

They could offer food and drink without having to pay extra for it,

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

The ride was good but no food ot entertainment hence, it was just over an hour flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

The plane was delayed 2 hours. The wifi did not work. The seat in first class was not comfortable because the bottom felt like it lost all of its padding. And I did not like when the flight attendant made me wait at my seat to use the bathroom and didn't tell me why. If there were too many people using the 1st Class bathroom, she should have told me to go in the back, coach bathrooms. I guess I have to feel fortunate that they found 2 local pilots to still fly the plane tonight after the original pilots ended up at an airport 60 miles away due to high winds.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

Every experience was good except for the lack of comfort in those economy seats. I never had knee pain until that flight. Those seats are uncomfortable.

I bought internet for the flight. Don’t waste your money. I wasn’t able to download a 1 Mb file from Google Docs during a 3-4 hr period. You can only use WhatsApp and email if you are willing to wait.

Just a crappy airline. The same every time. You feel you are a cow on a farm. You are being being whipped and pulled.

Wasn’t very crowded. Seamless processes. No issues traveling with two little kids.

The WiFi tv wasn’t working. The flight was over sold and moved several times. The gate assignment appeared on the screens right as we were supposed to board. Because of the flight being over sold we were almost stuck in Cancun for a couple of a days. The flight attendants were unfriendly and would wake you up to pick up other people’s trash.

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

I am disabled and was unable to get any assistance from Volaris. I had to wait in line at front desk for 45 minutes, I am by myself, and unable to stand. When I got to front desk check in, they had no assistance for me. I did however, have wheelchair assistance when I arrived in Mexico City. Thank God for that!

The whole experience was good. We left a little late but that seems pretty normal we it’s anybairline these days. No free snacks or drinks provided.

Our flight got overbooked and we missed one day of our trip.

Be prepared to pay extra for everything! I'm not sure I really saved any money?

Delayed 2 hours. Boarding line took more than 30 minutes. Flight was really hot and made sleeping on a red eye impossible. Not a pleasant experience.

Check in at LAX was terrible. Unbelievable lines. Chaos. The landing in Morelia was scary, with the plane fishtailing. If other airlines flew directly between California and Morelia, I would never fly Volaris again.

Viva Aerobus Is honesto the worst airline and I don't think I'll fly with them ever again.

It was a no frill flight. No food or amenities unless you purchased. We brought our own on the flight. It was a bit tight to the seats in front. But the flight was smooth and quick. Great crew. Had to depart going down a big set of wiggly stairs in the dark and across the tarmac. Did it with a little effort but again the flight itself was great. The flight was delayed by over an hour. Made for a long day and late hotel arrival. But no issues.

Flight delayed then canceled! I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again and will tell all my friends!

Absolutely terrible. The boarding process had zero organization. Mobs of people trying to board. People were climbing over my child's stroller with her in it. No families were boarded first. Boarding was delayed with no reasoning or notification that it would be late. We were then stuck on the plane for 45 minutes after landing. Then waited over two hours for our luggage. There was zero communication with the travelers. Never have I experienced such I professionalism and disgrace of others. Extremely disappointed.

For it to have left on time! Instead of two hours early with zero notice

Flight kept delayed from morning to late afternoon so I had to make other arrangements

Crew was nice, explained emergency protocol very well. Flight took off and arrived on time. Pilot explained the small delay that occurred with docking and providing updates. I would definitely fly spirit again.

Terrible… missed our flight due to ridiculously long time to go thru baggage check-in!

The crew was not great or professional. It seemed like they didn't really want to be there. A true lack of effort for accommodating customers.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

I paid for WiFi, but it (WiFi) was very very slow, will never take again! Impossible open Utube 😤😤😤

I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

8/27Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 29mBWI-SAL
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14h 50mSAL-BWI
$170
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5/18Sat
1 stopAvianca
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