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Only Volaris El Salvador operates flights between San Salvador and Oakland.

Flights from San Salvador to Oakland usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris El Salvador: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $438 round-trip, compared to $742 via a layover through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $46–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Most connecting flights from San Salvador to Oakland pass through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the San Salvador to Oakland route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $433 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $628, a difference of $195. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Oakland route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 1:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 2:21 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $459. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Oakland takes 5h 51m, covering 2,635 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.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $316, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Volaris is the only airline operating San Salvador to Oakland flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Oakland range from $359 to $596, with an average of $459 over the past 12 months. Anything below $359 counts as a good deal.