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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 5:34 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 5:29 am.

The flight takes about 5h 34m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to San Salvador:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Salvador takes 5h 34m, covering 2,639 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 San Francisco to San Salvador range from $485 to $763, with an average of $661 over the past 12 months. Anything below $485 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $661 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $579 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $657 for nonstop.

Avianca is the only airline operating San Francisco to San Salvador flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$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 Avianca and Volaris El Salvador. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to San Salvador flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $676 to $3,280. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $452, which is 40% above 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 San Francisco to San Salvador usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San Francisco to San Salvador route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to San Salvador most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from San Francisco to San Salvador. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $621 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $689, a difference of $68.

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 Avianca operates flights between San Francisco and San Salvador.

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 10h 30m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 10h 47m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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.

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.

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.

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.