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

• Earliest: departs at 2:05 am and lands at 5:12 am
• Latest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 7:47 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Salvador to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Houston takes 3h 07m, covering 1,196 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 Salvador to Houston range from $240 to $436, with an average of $316 over the past 12 months. Anything below $240 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $316 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $316 round-trip, compared to $362 via a layover through Miami (MIA).

Volaris is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Salvador to Houston flights are:

• Volaris: 98% on time
• Frontier: 95% on time
• Avianca: 95% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Houston flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 40%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from San Salvador to Houston usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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 Salvador to Houston route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

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

• Miami (MIA) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Salvador to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $351, a difference of $62.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between San Salvador and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Avianca
• Volaris El Salvador
• Frontier

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 8h 18m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 20m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Salvador to Houston flights:

• Volaris El Salvador: offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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:

• Volaris El Salvador: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: 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.