DSM - SAL

$257 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 6/4. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to San Salvador, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to San Salvador, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$541
Typical prices: $481-$651
Multiple Airlines
週六 5/9週六 5/30
DSM - SAL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$257
Typical prices: $274-$365
Multiple Airlines
週四 6/4
DSM - SAL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $545 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and San Salvador. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $501 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 40m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to San Salvador

週六, 5月 9 - 週六, 5月 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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SAL
12h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:35 pm
SAL
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DSM
13h 35m
1 stop
$541Multiple Airlines
週一, 4月 20 - 週一, 4月 27
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 8:49 pm
DSM
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SAL
6h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 12:29 pm
SAL
-
DSM
19h 49m
2 stops
$545United Airlines
週一, 4月 27 - 週一, 5月 4
American Airlines Logo
8:03 pm - 12:43 pm
DSM
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SAL
17h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 8:26 am
SAL
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DSM
17h 43m
2 stops
$549American Airlines
週二, 4月 14 - 週三, 4月 22
American Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 12:43 pm
DSM
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SAL
19h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 11:26 am
SAL
-
DSM
20h 43m
1 stop
$550American Airlines
週六, 5月 9 - 週六, 5月 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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SAL
12h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:35 pm
SAL
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DSM
13h 35m
1 stop
$551Multiple Airlines
週二, 4月 14 - 週三, 4月 22
American Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 12:43 pm
DSM
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SAL
19h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 11:59 pm
SAL
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DSM
9h 16m
1 stop
$552American Airlines
週三, 4月 1 - 週三, 4月 15
American Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 11:37 am
DSM
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SAL
22h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 11:26 am
SAL
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DSM
20h 43m
1 stop
$555American Airlines
週三, 4月 1 - 週三, 4月 15
American Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 11:37 am
DSM
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SAL
22h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 11:26 am
SAL
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DSM
20h 43m
1 stop
$557American Airlines
週二, 5月 12 - 週二, 5月 19
United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 8:49 pm
DSM
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SAL
10h 09m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 10:45 pm
SAL
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DSM
7h 55m
1 stop
$561United Airlines
週一, 4月 20 - 週一, 4月 27
United Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 12:15 pm
DSM
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SAL
17h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 10:44 am
SAL
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DSM
18h 04m
2 stops
$565United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to San Salvador flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to San Salvador?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to San Salvador departing in May.

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $483 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,408 and $798 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to San Salvador, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$257
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 100% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $257 for a one-way ticket and $541 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 $695 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 $1,179 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9431 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
TPA - IAD
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United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

Aging planer and NO wifi on a 14 hour day flight. Unless you are retired or don't need to work or be in touch with the world... The lack of Wifif really ruined the flight. And the old plane - really showing it's age, wasn't great

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

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