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

• Earliest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 7:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 7:38 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 28m.

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

A nonstop flight from Oakland to San Salvador takes 5h 28m, covering 2,635 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 Oakland to San Salvador range from $419 to $743, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $419 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $582 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $565 round-trip, compared to $662 via a layover through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Volaris is the only airline operating Oakland to San Salvador flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$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 Volaris El Salvador and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $406 to $3,378. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Oakland to San Salvador are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $278, which is 7% 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
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Oakland to San Salvador usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Oakland to San Salvador route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

Most connecting flights from Oakland to San Salvador pass through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Oakland to San Salvador. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $557 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $769, a difference of $212.

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

Only Volaris El Salvador operates flights between Oakland and San Salvador.

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris El Salvador: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.