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$199 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San Salvador

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Cheapest round-trip
$417
Overall average: $485
Avianca
Mon 3/16Fri 4/3
SFO - SAL • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$426
Typical prices: $385-$569
Avianca
Sat 2/14Sat 2/21
SFO - SAL • Non-stop
When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San Salvador (SFO-SAL)

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

Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Apr 3
Avianca Logo
12:10 am - 6:30 amSFO-SAL
5h 20mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 10:45 pmSAL-SFO
6h 05mnonstop
$417Avianca
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Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:40 pmSFO-SAL
10h 40m2 stops
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5:30 am - 7:56 pmSAL-SFO
16h 26m2 stops
$419Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 10
Avianca Logo
2:20 pm - 8:50 pmSFO-SAL
5h 30mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 10:45 pmSAL-SFO
6h 05mnonstop
$421Avianca
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Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 10:28 amSFO-SAL
13h 14m2 stops
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6:15 pm - 7:31 amSAL-SFO
15h 16m1 stop
$422Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Apr 19
Avianca Logo
6:00 am - 7:50 pmSFO-SAL
11h 50m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 10:45 pmSAL-SFO
6h 05mnonstop
$423Avianca
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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6:15 am - 9:35 amSFO-SAL
25h 20m2 stops
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10:56 am - 9:55 amSAL-SFO
24h 59m2 stops
$424Frontier
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 31
Frontier Logo
9:11 pm - 1:32 pmSFO-SAL
14h 21m2 stops
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11:10 am - 11:41 pmSAL-SFO
14h 31m2 stops
$425Frontier
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26
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12:43 am - 1:19 pmSFO-SAL
10h 36m1 stop
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3:00 am - 12:00 pmSAL-SFO
11h 00m1 stop
$426United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 6:30 amSFO-SAL
5h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:38 pmSAL-SFO
13h 38m1 stop
$427Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 2
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 9:05 amSFO-SAL
5h 30mnonstop
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8:00 am - 6:55 pmSAL-SFO
12h 55m1 stop
$428Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to San Salvador flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to San Salvador?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to San Salvador is May, where tickets cost $399 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $852 and $620 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco 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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $535 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to San Salvador, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% 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$199
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 68% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to San Salvador

When to book flights from San Francisco to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 flights from San Francisco to San Salvador

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from SAL Airport?

    If you do not have access to a vehicle, using the bus, which takes 50min and costs between $100 and $190, is the most convenient and cost-effective method to go from the El Salvador Airport to the city center.

  • Are there rental car services at SAL Airport?

    There are different vehicle rental agencies accessible at El Salvador International Airport, including Alamo, Budget, and Avis, to name just a few. The location of the Alamo may be seen in San Luis Talpa in La Paz. The nearest Budget may be found on Carr A Comalapa at Kilometer 42. The Carretera A is where you'll find Avis.

  • Are there hotels near SFO Airport?

    Grand Hyatt at SFO is a luxury hotel managed privately but also owned by the airport. The 4.2-acre plot is situated in a conspicuous area at San Francisco International Airport's main entrance, near the airport's terminal buildings and parking garages. It has easy access to U.S. Route 101. There are also various hotels nearby that offer shuttles to the airport.

  • Are there parking services at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    At the San Francisco International Airport, you may park for a shorter period for a fee that averages roughly $2 for every 15min. Long-term parking costs around $36 per 24h in the domestic and international parking garages, while the long-term parking garage costs about $24 per 24h.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador was $199 for a one-way ticket and $417 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    San Francisco and San Salvador are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at San Salvador El Salvador Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to San Salvador flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to San Salvador flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to San Salvador?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to San Salvador on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $824 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 $426 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 San Francisco to San Salvador

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $221 or less one-way and $485 or less round-trip.
  • The Centurion Lounge is accessible in Terminal 3 at Gates F1/F2 in the heart of the terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). You may access the lounge through the elevator or the above stairs. Both routes will bring you to your destination. Passengers at San Francisco International Airport have access to the lounges in both Terminal 3 and Terminal G after passing through security. This service is made available to travelers at both terminals. When traveling via SFO, keep in mind that not all terminals are linked after the many security checks.
  • At San Francisco International Airport, moms can access a range of large, modern, and roomy private nursing mothers' rooms. These facilities are provided before and after travelers pass through security at Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The mothers' room has a lockable door for more privacy, a sink, an electrical outlet where a breast pump may be plugged in, a comfortable recliner, a mirror, portrait-adorned walls, and a changing station for newborns.
  • A pet relief area is completely fenced off and maintained for pet owners. When assistance is required, the Animal Relief Areas are always accessible. There are painted paw prints on the walls of the arrivals area. It is located on the curbside sidewalk pavement of Terminal 1.
  • If you need to have access to cash, you can access the ATMs located at all parts of the airports.
  • It is possible to use the El Salvador International Airport (SAL) free Wi-Fi connection. You may access the internet on your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop by using the available Wi-Fi connection.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to San Salvador?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Avianca

Avianca

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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Direct returns

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Avianca

Avianca

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 1569 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

8.0 ExcellentTisagh, Nov 2025SDQ - PTY
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I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

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.

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

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

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

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

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

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

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

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.

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.

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

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

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.

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

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

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

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