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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 6:18 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 9:08 pm.

The flight takes about 53m.

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

A nonstop flight from Guatemala City to San Salvador takes 53m, covering 126 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 Guatemala City to San Salvador range from $171 to $316, with an average of $226 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $226 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $140 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to $229 for nonstop.

TAG Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Avianca has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Guatemala City to San Salvador flights are:

• TAG Airlines: 100% on time
• Avianca: 98% on time
• Volaris: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 96% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $59–$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 JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Guatemala City to San Salvador flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $360 to $1,771. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guatemala City to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 99% 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 Guatemala City to San Salvador usually depart from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Guatemala City to San Salvador route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 01m.

Connecting flights from Guatemala City to San Salvador most commonly pass through:

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 39% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Guatemala City to San Salvador. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $195 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $314, a difference of $119.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Guatemala City and San Salvador. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Iberia
• TAG Airlines

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 21m, compared with 13h 15m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Among airlines operating Guatemala City to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; 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
• TAG Airlines: 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.