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$174 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Salvador

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$286
Typical prices: $249-$549
Copa Airlines
Wed 11/5Wed 11/12
SAN - SAL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$174
Typical prices: $402-$554
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/12
SAN - SAL • 2 stops
Top airlines
Copa Airlines
Cheapest • from $286 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 55% price drop
March
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Salvador (SAN-SAL)

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

Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
Copa Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 12:41 pmSAN-SAL
14h 31m1 stop
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8:33 am - 5:03 pmSAL-SAN
10h 30m1 stop
$286Copa Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
Copa Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 12:41 pmSAN-SAL
14h 31m1 stop
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8:33 am - 5:03 pmSAL-SAN
10h 30m1 stop
$396Copa Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 4:20 pmSAN-SAL
24h 43m2 stops
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8:33 am - 5:03 pmSAL-SAN
10h 30m1 stop
$403Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 8:30 pmSAN-SAL
26h 02m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 5:03 pmSAL-SAN
10h 30m1 stop
$405Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:19 pmSAN-SAL
11h 19m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 10:05 pmSAL-SAN
9h 15m1 stop
$510United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 18
Avianca Logo
6:15 am - 9:05 pmSAN-SAL
12h 50m2 stops
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8:00 am - 5:29 pmSAL-SAN
11h 29m1 stop
$512Avianca
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 1:19 pmSAN-SAL
19h 18m2 stops
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3:00 am - 10:21 amSAL-SAN
9h 21m1 stop
$514United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 2:28 pmSAN-SAL
13h 53m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 8:34 amSAL-SAN
20h 07m1 stop
$530American Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11
Avianca Logo
10:45 am - 7:50 pmSAN-SAL
8h 05m1 stop
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5:35 pm - 9:55 amSAL-SAN
17h 20m1 stop
$542Avianca
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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 12:20 pmSAN-SAL
11h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 8:34 amSAL-SAN
20h 07m1 stop
$550American Airlines
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to San Salvador flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San Salvador?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to San Salvador is November, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $975 and $625 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to San Salvador, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$174
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to San Salvador

When to book flights from San Diego to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to San Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to San Salvador

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to San Salvador?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to San Salvador was $174 for a one-way ticket and $286 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and San Salvador?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Salvador from San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to San Salvador?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at San Salvador, also known as San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to San Salvador?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to San Salvador?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and San Salvador, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to San Salvador, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to San Salvador are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $419 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $562 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to San Salvador.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to San Salvador?

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to San Salvador

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1545 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Food
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
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Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025JFK - PTY
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Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

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