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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $519 round-trip, compared to $656 via a layover through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $46–$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.

Connecting flights from Oakland to San Salvador most commonly pass through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Oakland to San Salvador route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $467 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $627, a difference of $160. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 1 hour 36 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 7:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 7:43 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $545. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Oakland to San Salvador takes 5h 33m, 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.

One-way fares from Oakland to San Salvador are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $203, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 35m, compared with 18h 22m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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.

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

Round-trip flights from Oakland to San Salvador range from $380 to $726, with an average of $545 over the past 12 months. Anything below $380 counts as a good deal.