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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

Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 1
Avianca Logo
12:05 am - 6:30 amSFO-SAL
5h 25mnonstop
Avianca Logo
5:40 pm - 10:45 pmSAL-SFO
6h 05mnonstop
$294Avianca
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 11
Avianca Logo
2:30 am - 9:00 amSFO-SAL
5h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
7:30 am - 12:35 pmSAL-SFO
6h 05mnonstop
$295Avianca
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Fri, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 1:12 pmSFO-SAL
11h 27m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 8:38 amSAL-SFO
20h 48m2 stops
$364American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 11:00 amSFO-SAL
18h 39m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 10:06 amSAL-SFO
22h 01m2 stops
$371American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Aug 12
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2:30 am - 9:00 amSFO-SAL
5h 30mnonstop
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1:22 am - 8:08 amSAL-SFO
31h 46m3 stops
Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
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2:20 pm - 8:50 pmSFO-SAL
5h 30mnonstop
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1:22 am - 5:18 pmSAL-SFO
40h 56m3 stops
Sat, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 10
Copa Airlines Logo
1:28 am - 11:37 pmSFO-SAL
21h 09m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:40 pmSAL-SFO
16h 10m1 stop
$430Copa Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6
Copa Airlines Logo
1:28 am - 11:39 pmSFO-SAL
21h 11m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:40 pmSAL-SFO
16h 10m1 stop
$440Copa Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 4:50 amSFO-SAL
17h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:34 pmSAL-SFO
11h 34m1 stop
$470United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Tue, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 11:58 pmSFO-SAL
27h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:35 pmSAL-SFO
9h 35m1 stop
$482United Airlines
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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 Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Salvador, Friday 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 $451 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $930 and $606 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 $746 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$125
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 69% 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 $125 for a one-way ticket and $294 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, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Aeromexico 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and San Salvador.

  • 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, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $436 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $720 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $213 or less one-way and $421 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?

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

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Friday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Wednesday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Friday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

ANA, Avianca, EVA Air

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

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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.
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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1428 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
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The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2025PTY - MDE
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The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

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

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

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.

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

Better communication about delayed flight. I am thankful for a small credit for late flight.

Liked on time, rear entry and exit from plane Dislike the use of duct tape to repair seat rests

Terrible. And they charged over $400 just for luggage. And threatened that I would loose my flight if I didn’t pay. So I didn’t have another choice but to pay.

They check you everything before entering to waiting room, if you have any liquid they take it away even if you buy it inside the airport, no recommend volaris, for mi know Alaska airline is better

They don’t give anything for free you have to pay for everything which it’s expected but at least give out water and a snack as a courtesy for flying with them.

I got to where I needed to go quickly. There were no amenities. And the seats were painful.

The flight was delayed an hour and a half, and they would not update the board on when the flight was supposed to take off. Once the plane arrived, they started the boarding process before the plane was even ready for the passengers so we had to wait another 45 minutes on the tarmac while we waited for the plane to be ready for us. In my opinion, there is no point in starting the boarding process when you are not ready to board the plane. This just causes a crowded gate with everyone from zone one and zone two standing up going nowhere.

They were only able to give me a seat and not my travel companion, she had to fly on a different airline. unacceptable

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