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Among airlines operating San Salvador to Washington, D.C. flights:

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

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

3 airlines operate flights between San Salvador and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Volaris El Salvador
• United Airlines

Flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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
• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $297 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $370 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the San Salvador to Washington, D.C. route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $429, a difference of $74. 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 Washington, D.C. route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Washington, D.C. flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Salvador to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 am and lands at 5:27 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 2:22 am.

The flight takes about 4h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $375. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 17m, covering 1,905 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $325 to $2,692. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $332, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Salvador to Washington, D.C. flights are:

• Avianca: 95% on time
• United Airlines: 87% on time
• Volaris: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 92% of the time on average.

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.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 40m, compared with 8h 48m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 9h 49m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Washington, D.C. is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $23:

· Sixt
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Alamo
· Budget

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

· Dollar
· Budget
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Washington, D.C. range from $268 to $552, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $268 counts as a good deal.