Which airports can I use when flying from San Salvador to Des Moines?

Flights from San Salvador to Des Moines usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Salvador to Des Moines?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Salvador to Des Moines.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Salvador to Des Moines pass through?

One-stop flights from San Salvador to Des Moines most commonly connect through: • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 55% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Salvador to Des Moines?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San Salvador to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $654 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $876, a difference of $222. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Salvador to Des Moines?

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Des Moines takes 00m, covering 1,959 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines?

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.

Have flight prices from San Salvador to Des Moines changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $726 to $2,382. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Salvador to Des Moines looking right now?

One-way fares from San Salvador to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $525, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Salvador to Des Moines?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 42m, compared with 8h 24m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 8h 36m via Miami (MIA).

What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Payless • Budget • Alamo • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a San Salvador to Des Moines flight?

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Des Moines range from $640 to $829, with an average of $729 over the past 12 months. Anything below $640 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Salvador to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Des Moines typically range from $640 to $829. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $726, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines?

United Airlines ($726) and Delta ($749) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Salvador to Des Moines according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Salvador to Des Moines?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) is the most popular layover for the San Salvador to Des Moines route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Salvador to Des Moines?

Flights via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $711. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Salvador to Des Moines which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for San Salvador to Des Moines layovers at 4h 47m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$726

Typical prices: $640-$829

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Sat 5/5Wed 5/9

SAL - DSM • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

$433

Typical prices: $309-$464

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Tue 12/11

SAL - DSM • 2 stops

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There are currently no direct flights between San Salvador and Des Moines. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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February

Cheapest • 33% price drop

April

Most popular

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Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)

Cheapest • Avg $711 (round-trip)

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

Shortest trip • 7h 42m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Salvador to Des Moines

Wed, May 5 - Sun, May 9

11:15 pm - 12:22 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

12h 07m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:30 am - 12:15 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

25h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$726United Airlines

Wed, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 30

2:00 pm - 10:29 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:45 am - 12:35 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$749Delta

Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 18

7:00 am - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:57 pm - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

6h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$754United Airlines

Wed, May 5 - Sun, May 9

6:00 am - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 8:49 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$758United Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

8:00 am - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:25 am - 9:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

$760Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 29

3:40 pm - 12:12 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

19h 32m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 8:49 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

16h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$763United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Jan 11

10:20 pm - 5:14 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

18h 54m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 pm - 9:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

26h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

$770Avianca

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Jan 11

2:50 pm - 10:21 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 31m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$772United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Jan 11

7:00 am - 10:21 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 21m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:00 am - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$776United Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Fri, Jan 1

1:10 am - 5:40 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

16h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

15h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$796United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Salvador to Des Moines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 27

7:00 am - 10:30 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

15h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:45 pm - 9:45 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

27h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$898United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 29

2:57 pm - 9:07 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

18h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:24 pm - 2:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

$899American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 29

1:08 pm - 10:47 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 39m1 stop Miami

5:01 am - 2:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

9h 04m1 stop Miami

$934American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 29

2:57 pm - 9:07 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

18h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:01 am - 2:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

9h 04m1 stop Miami

$935American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 29

4:56 am - 5:28 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

36h 32m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 12:40 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

28h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

$985Copa Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 29

11:54 pm - 5:28 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 34m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,111United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 27

2:39 pm - 10:35 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 1:14 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,126Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 29

11:54 pm - 5:28 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 34m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

13h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,128United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Salvador to Des Moines? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Salvador to Des Moines departing in may.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

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Low season	January
High season	April
Cheapest flight	$433

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Salvador to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Salvador to Des Moines?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Salvador to Des Moines.
How long is a flight from San Salvador to Des Moines?
A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Des Moines takes 00m, covering 1,959 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Salvador to Des Moines?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Salvador to Des Moines flight?
Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Des Moines range from $640 to $829, with an average of $729 over the past 12 months. Anything below $640 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Salvador to Des Moines changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $726 to $2,382. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Salvador to Des Moines looking right now?
One-way fares from San Salvador to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $525, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?
Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from San Salvador to Des Moines?
Flights from San Salvador to Des Moines usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Salvador to Des Moines pass through?
One-stop flights from San Salvador to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Salvador to Des Moines?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San Salvador to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $654 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $876, a difference of $222.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Salvador to Des Moines?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 42m, compared with 8h 24m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 8h 36m via Miami (MIA).
What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?
Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average $654, about $222 less than Saturday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Salvador to Des Moines trip for February. Fares historically average $489 round-trip in that month - typically $589 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
• Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
• Homewood Suites by Hilton - Des Moines Airport

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