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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:47 am and lands at 10:06 am
• Latest: departs at 7:47 pm and lands at 10:06 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport takes 2h 19m, covering 781 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 Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport range from $284 to $383, with an average of $333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $284 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $333 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $303 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to $334 for nonstop.

AeroMexico Connect is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Avianca has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights are:

• AeroMexico Connect: 99% on time
• Avianca: 98% on time
• Aeromexico: 97% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 97% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and AeroMexico Connect. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Payless
• MEXRENTACAR
• Europcar
• NU Car

Flights from San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

One-stop flights from San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 5% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. Tuesday 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 Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Avianca
• Volaris El Salvador
• Volaris

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 23m, compared with 12h 17m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 13h 15m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport are El Ángel de la Independencia, Plaza de la Constitucion and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Salvador to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport flights:

• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Volaris El Salvador: 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:

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