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

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 1:42 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 2:27 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 57m.

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

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Oakland takes 5h 57m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Oakland range from $407 to $642, with an average of $496 over the past 12 months. Anything below $407 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $496 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $474 round-trip, compared to $768 via a layover through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Volaris is the only airline operating San Salvador to Oakland flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $36–$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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $531 to $2,120. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $279, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

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

Morning 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 Oakland route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

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.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San Salvador to Oakland. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $470 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $658, a difference of $188.

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

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

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

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.

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

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