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Cheapest round-trip
$514
Typical prices: $327-$578
Copa Airlines
Sun 11/4Fri 11/9
SAL - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$642
Typical prices: $326-$580
Avianca
Sat 12/29Tue 1/9
SAL - JFK • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Avianca. Average duration is 4h 43m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $192 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Salvador to John F Kennedy Intl (SAL-JFK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Salvador to John F Kennedy Intl

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
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7:30 am - 6:17 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 47m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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1:16 am - 12:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
12h 24m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$514Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 6
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7:30 am - 6:17 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 47m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:15 am - 8:37 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
19h 22m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$514Copa Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Dec 31
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7:30 am - 2:59 amSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 29m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:30 am - 12:40 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
11h 10m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$514Copa Airlines
Fri, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 9
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1:37 pm - 12:59 amSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 22m1 stop Miami
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6:30 am - 2:47 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
9h 17m1 stop Miami
$563American Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 9
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2:05 pm - 12:59 amSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 54m1 stop Miami
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9:00 pm - 1:05 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
17h 05m1 stop Miami
$563American Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Jan 28
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3:11 pm - 9:59 amSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 48m1 stop Miami
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7:20 am - 2:19 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
7h 59m1 stop Miami
$563American Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 8
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10:45 pm - 4:20 amSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
4h 35mnonstop
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1:55 am - 10:50 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
9h 55m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
$615Avianca
Tue, Dec 29 - Sat, Jan 9
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10:45 pm - 4:20 amSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
4h 35mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 7:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
5h 15mnonstop
$642Avianca
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Jan 11
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2:57 pm - 10:09 amSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 12m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:00 pm - 2:06 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
18h 06m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$648GOL
Fri, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 23
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2:47 pm - 1:27 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 40m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas
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6:30 am - 11:37 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
7h 07m1 stop Miami
$666GOL
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport typically range from $327 to $578. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $514, on Copa Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at $315 round-trip.
•July ($640) and August ($610) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 103% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$303
Beat the crowds with an average 65% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

When to book flights from San Salvador to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Salvador to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:50 am and lands at 12:33 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 3:28 am.

    The flight takes about 4h 43m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 4h 43m, covering 2,092 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $327 to $578, with an average of $437 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $437 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $192 round-trip via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA), compared to $433 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

    • Avianca: 93% on time
    • JetBlue: 35% on time
    • American Airlines: 33% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $88–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 $514 to $2,475. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $438, which is 51% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4h 26m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 48% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $78.

    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 airlines fly from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Only Avianca operates flights between San Salvador and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 46m, compared with 9h via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 10h 51m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

  • What is the time difference between San Salvador and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

    • Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    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
    • 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.

Your guide to booking San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $408, about $78 less than Saturday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $315 round-trip in that month - typically $325 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Avianca. Over the past three months, 93% of Avianca flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 91%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 4h 26m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Guatemala City La Aurora Airport (GUA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $192 round-trip on this route - about $242 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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San Salvador El Salvador Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Avianca

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Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

Avianca

Avianca

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

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