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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 9:16 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 12:56 am.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to San Salvador:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to San Salvador takes 3h 01m, covering 1,196 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 Houston to San Salvador range from $285 to $519, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $285 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $388 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $387 round-trip and layover options via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) at $372.

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

• Avianca: 91% on time
• Volaris: 90% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to San Salvador flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

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
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Houston to San Salvador may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Houston to San Salvador route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Houston to San Salvador. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $436, a difference of $67.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Houston and San Salvador. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Avianca
• Volaris El Salvador
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 8h 32m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Among airlines operating Houston to San Salvador flights:

• Volaris El Salvador: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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:

• Volaris El Salvador: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United 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.