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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 4:59 am
• Latest: departs at 11:54 pm and lands at 4:53 am.

The flight takes about 4h 59m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador takes 4h 59m, covering 2,319 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 Los Angeles to San Salvador range from $392 to $653, with an average of $511 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $511 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $375 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $511 for nonstop.

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

• Avianca: 93% on time
• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Volaris: 70% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to San Salvador flights, with 80% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Los Angeles to San Salvador route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to San Salvador are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $217, which is 18% below 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
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Los Angeles to San Salvador route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $492 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $527, a difference of $35.

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 Los Angeles and San Salvador. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Volaris El Salvador
• United Airlines

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 38m, compared with 8h 17m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 10h 47m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

San Salvador is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles 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

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.

Yes. Several public transportation options serve LAX. One option is the FlyAway bus, which departs from Van Nuys Airport in the San Fernando Valley and from Union Station downtown. It is a convenient and affordable way to avoid Los Angeles traffic.

LAX has private Nursing Rooms in every terminal. In T7 and T8, one is located by Ashland Hill. The Tom Bradley International Terminal has three Nursing Rooms, at Gates 150 and 221 and next to LA Confidential.

Yes. Travelers flying to San Salvador with a dog can find relief areas in every terminal at LAX. Terminal 7 also has an indoor pet relief area near Gate 71A after security and the Tom Bradley International Terminal has two pet relief areas.