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By far the cheapest option for getting into the city is the public bus. However, many travelers may find the bus to be a bit inconvenient due to the lack of space for luggage as well as the long transportation times. For most travelers, taxis and shuttles are certainly the best options. Both are quite cheap and the direct routes and extra room more than make up for the price difference.

Though El Salvador is perhaps most famous for its natural wonders, like its coastlines and volcanoes, it also has a burgeoning hospitality industry - especially in the capital city of San Salvador, where many of the hotels offer top class service. Luckily for travelers, this often means free airport pickup and drop-off. Some hotels offering these services include the

For travelers looking to peek into the history of El Salvador, the Museu Nacional de Antropología is a great place to start. It also is conveniently close to a number of public bus stops, so it is easily reached from the airport, even by budget travelers.

Hungry after your flight to San Salvador? Luckily for you, El Salvador International Airport has a plethora of local and international restaurant options on offer. Pema Express, Subway, and Pollo Campero are just a few of the many popular restaurants lining the terminals.

If you are not renting a car, you can take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber to the city center from the airport. This trip will take about 35min and you can expect to pay about $35. You will want to have exact change for your taxi fare if you are taking a cab. Or, you can take a public bus. The local bus 138 will cost you a little less than $1 and will take about an hour to reach the downtown San Salvador area.

Yes, the San Salvador airport offers wheelchair rental and other accessible services for those traveling with limited mobility. If you need to take advantage of a more specific service, it is advised to contact your airline prior to departure so your assistance can be waiting for you at the airport when you land.

Yes, there are several major US hubs that fly directly to San Salvador. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and Avianca frequently provide direct service to San Salvador from the US. You will find direct flights from New York City’s JFK and EWR airports, from Houston, and from Los Angeles. There are also several other options, or if you are looking for cheaper flights you can choose one with a layover.

US citizens will need a valid passport as well as a Salvadoran visa or a one-entry tourist card, which is valid for a stay of up to 90 days. You can purchase this tourist card for $10 upon landing.

Avianca operates the most flights from the United States to San Salvador at 122 per week, and for this route Avianca is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to San Salvador. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

Nonstop flight time to San Salvador varies depending on your departure city:

• from Atlanta: 3h 32m
• from Miami: 2h 40m
• from New York: 4h 50m
• from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport: 3h 24m
• from Boston: 5h 25m

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to San Salvador are from:
• Houston, from $297 round-trip
• New York, from $452 round-trip

San Salvador receives 29 flights per day and 204 per week from across the world. Los Angeles has the most flights to San Salvador, with 38 weekly flights.

A good deal on a flight to San Salvador is around $357 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Last-minute fares to San Salvador – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the average round-trip fare of $496.

Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and United Airlines are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to San Salvador. Avianca has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.