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Book Cheap San Francisco to El Salvador Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to El 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to El Salvador

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:30 pm - 5:52 am
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SAL
9h 22m
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9:12 am - 10:46 am
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26h 34m
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$648Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:23 pm - 5:52 am
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8h 29m
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9:12 am - 11:45 pm
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39h 33m
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$649Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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12:33 pm - 5:20 am
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15h 47m
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5:35 pm - 4:40 pm
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24h 05m
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$650Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:30 pm - 5:52 am
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9h 22m
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6:11 pm - 10:47 am
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17h 36m
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$651Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23
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7:30 pm - 2:15 pm
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17h 45m
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6:11 pm - 10:47 am
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17h 36m
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$652Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:30 pm - 5:52 am
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9h 22m
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6:11 pm - 8:01 am
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14h 50m
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$653Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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7:30 pm - 5:52 am
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9h 22m
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6:11 pm - 8:01 am
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14h 50m
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$655Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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7:30 pm - 5:52 am
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SAL
9h 22m
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9:12 am - 12:15 am
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16h 03m
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$656Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:30 pm - 5:52 am
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9h 22m
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9:12 am - 12:15 am
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SFO
16h 03m
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$657Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 17
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9:00 pm - 10:02 am
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SAL
12h 02m
2 stops
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11:05 am - 10:54 pm
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SFO
12h 49m
1 stop
$658Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to El Salvador flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to El Salvador flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to El Salvador from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to San Salvador, at $575 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (SAL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $575.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to El Salvador?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to El Salvador depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to El Salvador is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $608 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to El Salvador is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $610.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to El 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $466 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to El Salvador?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to El 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 Francisco to El Salvador is September, when tickets cost $225 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,347 and $889 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to El Salvador?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to El Salvador clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to El Salvador, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from El Salvador, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to El 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 Francisco to El 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 Francisco to El Salvador, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$247
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to San Salvador

FAQs - booking El Salvador flights

  • Can I find a hotel at the SFO airport?

    Yes. If you want to stay overnight at the airport before your flight to El Salvador, you can book into the Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO. From this comfortable and convenient accommodation, you can access all of the airport terminals via the free AirTrain. Some amenities of this hotel include room service, a business center, a workout room, a bar and lounge, and more.

  • What documentation do I need in order to fly to El Salvador?

    As US citizen, when you land in El Salvador you must show a valid passport that has at least one blank page. You are not required to have a visa if you intend to leave El Salvador within 90 days. However, you are required to purchase a tourist card when you arrive. The tourist card is valid for 90 days. If you have a US passport that indicates that you were born in El Salvador, you do not need a tourist card.

  • Once I am at SAL, what other countries in Central America can I fly to from there?

    From SAL, there are many airlines flying to locations throughout Central America. For example, you could take a Copa Airlines flight to Panama City, an Avianca flight to Bogota, a Volaris flight to Cancun or Mexico City, or an Avianca El Salvador flight to Managua, just to name a few options.

  • What is the El Salvador International Airport like?

    The airport in San Salvador is one of the larger and more modern airports in Central America. At this one-terminal airport, you can find shops and restaurants both landside and airside, exclusive lounges where you can pay at the door to enter, currency exchanges, public transportation, and car rentals.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to El Salvador 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 Francisco to El 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 from San Francisco to El Salvador with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to El 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 from San Francisco to El Salvador up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to El Salvador

  • Serving as a hub for Alaska Airlines, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is on the west coast of northern California. When you book your flight from San Francisco to El Salvador through KAYAK, you will most likely be landing in the city of San Salvador.
  • Airlines such as Alaska, Copa Airlines, United, Delta, American, and Aeromexico are among the many airlines that offer flights from SFO to The El Salvador International Airport (SAL), serving the city of San Salvador. The stops on these flights occur in cities such as Los Angeles, Panama City, Houston, and Mexico City.
  • JetBlue, Alaska, American, and Copa Airlines are among the carriers that offer flights from SFO to SAL with two stops. Stops on these flights include Dallas paired with Miami, Los Angeles paired with Miami, Seattle paired with Houston, Phoenix paired with Dallas, Charlotte paired with Dallas, and other combinations.
  • If you are traveling with children and you would like them to tire themselves out before your flight to El Salvador, take them to one of the two dedicated play areas at SFO. One indoor playground is located at Gate D7 in T2 and the other is at Gate D15 in T2.
  • When you’re waiting for your flight at SFO, you might encounter some friendly therapy dogs from the SFO Wag Brigade. These teams of therapy dogs and their handlers roam departures, seeking to offer comfort and delight to travelers who might be feeling anxious, stressed, bereaved, or even just bored. The Wag Brigade has several dogs, a lovable pig, and a giant rabbit.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to El Salvador

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to El 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.
7.4
Volaris El SalvadorOverall score based on 29 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.7Crew
5.7Entertainment
6.1Food
7.1Comfort
Airline reviews

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

4.0 Okayjaime, Feb 2026
SAL - LAX
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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

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

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

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

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

Ok, but these people don’t give you nothing no snack no water

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

Wasn’t able to take the trip and no one could help me with a refund or rescheduling

Avianca is the worst most uncomfortable airline I've ever been in, the seats are incredibly small and offer no support, the worst experience I've had traveling ever, do not bother with Avianca

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

The flight attendence were extremely rude and I am disabled

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