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

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 2:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 2:40 am.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

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

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Lima takes 4h 20m, covering 1,939 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 Lima range from $388 to $436, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $412 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $410 round-trip, compared to $431 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Avianca is the only airline operating San Salvador to Lima flights. 94% 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 A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Lima flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon 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 $423 to $3,179. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Lima are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $323, which is 38% above the typical average for this route.

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• FlexWays
• Budget

Flights from San Salvador to Lima usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Lima route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from San Salvador to Lima. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $401 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $418, a difference of $17.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Avianca operates flights between San Salvador and Lima.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 05m, compared with 9h 35m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 14h 09m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Lima are Estadio Universidad San Marcos, San Marcos Cultural Center and National Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Salvador to Lima 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.