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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to San Salvador:

• Earliest: departs at 3:40 pm and lands at 5:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:40 pm and lands at 5:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cancún to San Salvador.

A nonstop flight from Cancún to San Salvador takes 1h 45m, covering 543 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cancún to San Salvador range from $297 to $363, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $328 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at $327.

Avianca is the only airline operating Cancún to San Salvador flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $363 to $2,522. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cancún to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $248, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Cancún to San Salvador usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to San Salvador route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

One-stop flights from Cancún to San Salvador most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Cancún to San Salvador. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $355, a difference of $38.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between Cancún and San Salvador.

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 56m, compared with 6h 57m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 7h 06m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

San Salvador is 1 hour behind Cancún (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Cancún to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.