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$108 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador

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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Overall average: $310
American Airlines
ש' 5/16ד' 5/20
JFK - SAL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$293
Typical prices: $267-$359
Avianca
ג' 5/5ג' 5/12
JFK - SAL • Non-stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $292 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Guatemala City (GUA)
Cheapest • Avg $440 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 6h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador (JFK-SAL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador

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6:34 pm - 12:19 pm
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$293American Airlines
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$295American Airlines
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$298American Airlines
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$301Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Salvador clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Salvador on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Salvador?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Salvador is October, where tickets cost $301 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $682 and $467 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Salvador?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops layover the cheapest option at $373 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Salvador, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$108
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 70% increase in price.
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When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador flights

  • What services special services are available on flights from New York to San Salvador?

    All flights from JKF and SAL consider people with reduced mobility by offering special services to them. For instance, if you book Avianca, Copa Airlines, or American Airlines, you can reliably get wheelchairs services. Unlike other airlines which require people in need of special services to request 48 hours before travel day, Copa America allows you to get such services whether you booked in advance or not.

  • Can I upgrade to first class if I book any airline flying New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador?

    Yes. American Airlines offers customers who book economy a chance to upgrade to first class by topping up a small amount of money. If you go with this option, you end up paying lesser than what would have been if one booked first class directly.

  • Which is the best way to connect at the city center from El Salvador International Airport?

    If you need public transport, the local buses such as Chicken Buses are the cheapest and best way to connect from the airport to the city center. These buses are located on Ground Transportation and take about 1h 10min to be at the city.

  • Which airline(s) can I book if I want to fly with an eco-friendly carrier?

    Copa Airlines and American Airlines are some of the airlines you should consider booking if you want to fly in an eco-friendly airline. If you fly with any of these two airlines, you will end up reducing your carbon footprint.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Salvador?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Salvador was $108 for a one-way ticket and $292 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and San Salvador?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Salvador from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador?

    JetBlue, Delta, Aeromexico, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and San Salvador, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador?

    There are nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to San Salvador, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Salvador are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $385 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $584 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Salvador from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San Salvador

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $157 or less one-way and $346 or less round-trip.
  • When flying with Avianca from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to San Salvador, you may make use of some of the best lounge services. This is due to the fact that Avianca's hub is New York's John F. Kennedy Airport. Additionally, this airline operates the most daily flights from JKF to San Salvador.
  • To connect easily from New York City center to JFK for a flight to San Salvador, consider using the Air Train at the Air Train Station and hop to the New Jersey Transit Train, which connects passengers direct to the airport. If you do not need public transport, you can alternatively use the taxis or car rental.
  • If you plan to fly with kids from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador, consider booking your ticket with American Airlines. This airline is kid-friendly and allows passengers with bassinets and child seats. It also gives strollers to those in need at the arrival and picked up at the departure.
  • Pet lovers need not leave their four-legged buddies behind while planning to have a vacation in San Salvador from JKF. Among the airlines flying this route, American Airlines has one of the best pet policies. According to American Airline’s pet policy allows travelers can fly with their pets in the cabin or in the luggage compartment.
  • Upon landing at El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in San Salvador, consider using the airport’s rental cars to navigate the city with much ease. For instance, you can rent a car using Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Budget, or Enterprise car rental agencies whose offices are located at the Baggage Claim at the Arrivals.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Salvador?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
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Avianca

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Avianca

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Avianca

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York 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 John F Kennedy Intl 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.
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Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1559 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
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Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

6.0 GoodOluwaseyi, Feb 2026
PTY - POS
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Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

This airline always trick us so we end up paying again for the luggage’s. This airline is worthless and take advantage of travelers .

Now days most airlines flying to Central America have a really poor service, but if you buy first class they will treat you better. I miss those days when flying was fun.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

First of all we hade waited 3 hours in the airplane waiting to leave. Second the return schedule was changed and it messed up my entire vaction. I won't buy never again another flight and recommend to nobody traveling with them.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

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