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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to El Salvador flights

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What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to El Salvador right now?

The cheapest fare from Des Moines to El Salvador in the last week was $647 round-trip, to San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to El Salvador?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $474. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,040.

When is the best time to book flights from Des Moines to El Salvador?

Book your flights 10 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 33% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in El Salvador is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

All flights from Des Moines to El Salvador arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL). On average, round-trip fares are around $734.

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to El Salvador?

Sunday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to El Salvador, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 26% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to El Salvador?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to El Salvador during the evening with average prices of $713. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $765.

Key details for Des Moines to El Salvador flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$295
Beat the crowds with an average 66% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 32% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to San Salvador

Your Des Moines to El Salvador flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to El Salvador?

    Fares from Des Moines to El Salvador are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $630 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to El Salvador?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to El Salvador have ranged from $630 to $966.

  • What are the main airports serving El Salvador?

    Flights to El Salvador use two main airports, San Salvador Ilopango (ILS) and San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to El Salvador?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to El Salvador. One-stop options include:

    • American Airlines
    • United Airlines
    • Delta

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to El Salvador?

    On flights from Des Moines to El Salvador you can book Economy Class or First Class.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to El Salvador flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 10 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 33% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Sunday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 26% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in San Salvador, which is the most popular destination in El Salvador. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Acajutla, La Libertad and La Herradura.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to El Salvador

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8698 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

Great overall experience and use of the Delta One lounge was amazing!

10.0 ExcellentAvery, Nov 2026
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Great overall experience and use of the Delta One lounge was amazing!

I used by Skymiles to upgrade to First so that I could comfortably work using my laptop. But WiFi was intermittent and unavailable for long periods. I feel like I wasted 70,000 miles :(

Great as one can be for a one connection 6 hour flight

Packed flight and not sure why dinner service would start at midnight while passengers we’re trying to sleep

The gate attendant was not clear w message on flight delays.

Chairs don’t recline and the ones that do recline, barely do recline. It was most uncomfortable flight i ever been on.

Good but not on par when compared with foreign flag carriers.

Good service but not on par when compared to foreign flag carriers.

Mechanical delay of 2 hours without telling us Canadians of the potential compensation for this delay. As this caused 2 out of three people in our travelling party to miss their connecting flights until the next day.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

Set on the plane for two hours before pushing off the gate due to the power source issue being fixed which was known before letting people board the plane. On top of that it was very hot as AC was not working properly. Terrible experience and limited communication provided by the crew on the status of the issue. They should let people deplane while issue is addressed instead of frying them and glued to the seats.

I am United’s newest fan. The planes are clean, the staff is so friendly and snacks are more than just old pretzel crumbles. The captain came and said hello! Truly amazing experience

1 person checking us as we boarded, left gate on time, 12.30 we are told we were held for 15 mins as other flights were waiting to take off, captain due to rain … they were having a longer gap between take offs , 3pm we took off , they went land route via New Orleans in to Florida landed at 5.45pm offered coffee and a biscuit

Service was slow Flight was very loud at back of plane

There was no internet on the flight. As an executive flying during prime business hours, having internet is critical for a smooth experience. This impacted productivity and time that will need to be spent later to do the work I could have done on flight.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

It was unfortunate that the plane had mechanical issues and delayed our flight, but I am glad we made it safely! On the first American flight from Charlotte to Phoenix, they changed the gate without getting a notification, and I had to make a mad dash!

The intuit carrier I have flown with that doesnt have WiFi available on board - at least not on the A380. Meal I wanted wasn't available and the meals I did get were all served cold to warm at best.

The flight was delayed several times as they didn't have pilots. Then we were boarded on the plane and again waited on the tarmac for over 30-40 minutes waiting for pilots to board. The in flight entertainment was confusing at best on how to use it. It took multiple attempts to get wifi to connect and by the time it worked the flight was almost over.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

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