Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Salvador?

Flights from Los Angeles to Salvador usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Salvador?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Salvador: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Salvador pass through?

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Salvador most commonly pass through: • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 84% of one-stop connections • Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 16% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Salvador?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Los Angeles to Salvador route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $673 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,280, a difference of $607. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Salvador?

Some of the most popular sights in Salvador are Praia do Porto da Barra, Historic Centre of Salvador da Bahia and Farol da Barra Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Salvador on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Salvador?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Salvador takes 0h 00m, covering 6,156 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Salvador?

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.

Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Salvador changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $879 to $5,421. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Salvador looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $496, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Salvador?

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 46m, compared with 18h 55m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Salvador?

Salvador is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Airport (SSA)?

Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Airport (SSA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include: · FOCO · Avis · Localiza · MOVIDA · Unidas

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Salvador flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Salvador range from $611 to $1,248, with an average of $872 over the past 12 months. Anything below $611 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Salvador?

LATAM Airlines ($895) and Copa Airlines ($899) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Salvador according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Salvador?

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Salvador route. 84% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PTY.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Salvador?

Flights via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $719. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Salvador which airport offers the shortest layover?

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Salvador layovers at 708 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $314-$480

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March

Cheapest • 36% price drop

February

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Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY)

Cheapest • Avg $719 (round-trip)

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU)

Shortest trip • 18h 55m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Salvador

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 13

11:35 am - 10:20 amLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 45m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

2:25 pm - 2:03 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

27h 38m2 stops Sao Paulo Congonhas New York John F Kennedy Intl

$895LATAM Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 13

11:35 am - 10:20 amLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 45m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

3:50 pm - 6:50 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

31h 00m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Lima J Chavez Intl

$895LATAM Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 21

2:19 am - 12:40 amLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 21m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:40 am - 12:39 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

14h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$899Copa Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23

2:19 am - 12:40 amLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 21m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:40 am - 12:39 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

14h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$899Copa Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20

10:10 am - 1:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

22h 10m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

1:25 am - 11:50 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

15h 25m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$929Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20

10:10 am - 1:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

22h 45m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

1:25 am - 11:50 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

15h 25m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$929Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

10:10 am - 5:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

25h 50m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

6:50 pm - 6:25 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

16h 35m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$986Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

12:35 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

22h 35m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:50 pm - 6:05 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

28h 15m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$986Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22

1:00 pm - 2:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

20h 15m2 stops Miami Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

5:05 pm - 11:42 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

23h 37m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Miami

$1,000GOL

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22

12:32 pm - 4:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

23h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8:50 pm - 10:41 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

54h 51m2 stops Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Miami

$1,000GOL

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Salvador

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 7

2:19 am - 12:35 amLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:40 am - 12:39 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

14h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$899Copa Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4

2:19 am - 12:35 amLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:40 am - 12:39 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

14h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$899Copa Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4

1:55 pm - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

1:40 am - 12:39 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

14h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$933Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 7

1:55 pm - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

1:40 am - 12:39 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

14h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$933Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

1:55 pm - 5:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

23h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:05 am - 7:40 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

30h 35m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$1,085LATAM Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9

2:19 am - 12:35 amLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:00 pm - 12:39 pmSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

20h 39m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,114Copa Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6

1:55 pm - 10:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

28h 35m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Brasilia

11:25 am - 7:15 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

23h 50m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,116LATAM Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 5

1:55 pm - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:55 am - 7:45 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

29h 50m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,116Delta

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9

1:55 pm - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

18h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:35 pm - 7:40 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

17h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$1,116Delta

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 7

3:05 pm - 5:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-SSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

22h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:55 pm - 11:19 amSSA Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes-LAX Los Angeles

21h 24m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami

$1,223GOL

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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Salvador flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Salvador?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Salvador start at $895. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $611 to $1,248. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $895 on LATAM Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Salvador?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Salvador, it is 23% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 46% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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High season	February
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Salvador?
Flights from Los Angeles to Salvador usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes (SSA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Salvador?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Salvador:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Salvador pass through?
Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Salvador most commonly pass through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 84% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 16% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Salvador?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Los Angeles to Salvador route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $673 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,280, a difference of $607. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Salvador?
Some of the most popular sights in Salvador are Praia do Porto da Barra, Historic Centre of Salvador da Bahia and Farol da Barra Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Salvador on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Salvador?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Salvador takes 0h 00m, covering 6,156 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Salvador?
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.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Salvador changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $879 to $5,421. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Salvador looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $496, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Salvador?
Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 46m, compared with 18h 55m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Salvador?
Salvador is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Airport (SSA)?
Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Airport (SSA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· FOCO
· Avis
· Localiza
· MOVIDA
· Unidas
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Salvador flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Salvador range from $611 to $1,248, with an average of $872 over the past 12 months. Anything below $611 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $673 - about $607 less than Thursday (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Salvador trip for March. Fares historically average $554 round-trip in that month - typically $882 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes Airport.
- Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

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