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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador are running about 31% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $464 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador right now?

The cheapest fare from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador in the last week was $526 round-trip, to San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $306. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $673.

When is the best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

Book your flights 26 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 31% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in El Salvador is the cheapest to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

All flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL). On average, round-trip fares are around $516.

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador, while Sunday is the most expensive. Fares run about 14% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to El Salvador during the afternoon with average prices of $470. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $618.

Key details for Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador

Your Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flight questions, answered

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

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Fares from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $353 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador have ranged from $353 to $656.

  • What are the main airports serving El Salvador?

    Flights to El Salvador use two main airports, San Salvador Ilopango (ILS) and San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 4 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • Avianca
    • Volaris El Salvador
    • United Airlines
    • Frontier

  • Where in El Salvador can I fly nonstop from Washington, D.C.?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador average $514 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) (avg. price $503) or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) (avg. price $504).

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador take 4h 34m on average.

  • How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador delayed and what's the average delay?

    12% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 18m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    On flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador departs at 2:55 am and the latest departs at 7:35 pm. Nonstop flights take about 4h 34m.

  • Do I need a visa in order to fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    If you are traveling from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador as a tourist, you do not need a visa if you are leaving within 90 days. However, you must purchase a tourist card when you arrive in El Salvador for a small fee. This tourist card is valid for 90 days. However, if your passport says that you were born in El Salvador, you do not need a tourist card.

  • Can I rent a car at El Salvador International Airport when I arrive on a flight from Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. The car rental companies National, Thrifty, and Dollar are car rental companies that are on site at El Salvador International Airport. Budget, National, Alamo, Hertz, and Avis all serve SAL but when you arrive at the airport, you will have to take a complimentary shuttle to the nearby off-site locations for these agencies.

  • Is Washington Dulles International Airport a hub for any airlines?

    Washington Dulles International Airport, which is located on the western outskirts of Washington, D.C., serves as a hub for several airlines. Some of these include United Airlines, United Express, SkyWest airlines, Southern Airways Express, and others.

  • Does the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport have any lounges where an economy-ticketed passenger can use?

    At Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, passengers on any airline with any class of ticket can pay a fee at the door or use a lounge pass that has been pre-purchased in order to enjoy the benefits and amenities of The Club BWI. This exclusive lounge is located on Concourse D adjacent to Gate D10.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 26 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 31% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Sunday cost about 14% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: Avianca, United Airlines, Volaris and Frontier.
  • Start your trip in San Salvador, which is the most popular destination in El Salvador. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Acajutla, La Libertad and La Herradura.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to El Salvador. If you'd rather save money, the route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is usually the cheapest.
  • Airline passengers flying from the Washington, D.C. greater metropolitan area to El Salvador will be landing at El Salvador International Airport (SAL) located in the capital city San Salvador. SAL is a hub for Volaris El Salvador, Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca, and other airlines.
  • Passengers looking for a non-stop flight from the Washington, D.C. greater metropolitan area to El Salvador can find a flight on Avianca that departs from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). United Airlines, Volaris, and Volaris El Salvador also operate non-stop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
  • Though non-stop flights from the Washington, D.C. greater metropolitan area to El Salvador tend to be among the cheapest, you can usually find an even cheaper flight aboard Spirit Airlines with one stop in Fort Lauderdale. This flight departs from Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
  • American Airlines operates a number of flights from the Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C. to El Salvador. These flights tend to allow Basic Economy passengers one carry-on. Some of these flights have one stop in Miami or Dallas, while others have two stops in cities such Charlotte or Philadelphia and then a second stop in Miami.
  • When you upgrade a non-stop Avianca flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport from Economy XS to Economy M, you gain some advantages. You are allowed a carry-on bag, a checked bag, and seat selection for free, none of which is allowed on an Economy XS ticket.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1553 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.0Food
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

It is not a good experience with Copa Airlines: flight delay, luggage delay, etc.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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It is not a good experience with Copa Airlines: flight delay, luggage delay, etc.

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

Boarding groups were called up in Spanish only. Luckily I know some of the language. They gave out grilled cheese sandwiches and a cup of fruit. I was very disappointed. I could only eat the cup of fruit because the only other option was vanilla pudding. The entertainment system and seating were great though.

This airline always trick us so we end up paying again for the luggage’s. This airline is worthless and take advantage of travelers .

Now days most airlines flying to Central America have a really poor service, but if you buy first class they will treat you better. I miss those days when flying was fun.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

The couple in front of me were constantly talking over the announcement from the captain and this was annoying me.

Short. Nice quick flight, appreciated after Munich to DC leg.

The flight from Frankfurt to Pisa was cancelled and we were rebooked to route through London. The flight to London was delayed for maintenance issues and we missed our connection flight. Lufthansa automatically rebooked my wife on the next flight but I was not rebooked. I spent over an hour trying to get onto the flight. Ultimately my wife’s gate checked bag from Washington did not arrive in Pisa and remained in London. Very bad experience overall.

This was a small aircraft (relatively) and we were delayed half an hour on takeoff, which is not the airlines fault.

Flight delayed over an hour with plane on runway because of weather in an area of the country we were not in or flying to.

Flight attendant incredibly rude. Stuck her finger in my drink and didn’t even have the courtesy to apologize.

The very best airline service I have experienced. Better than domestic airlines first class and I flew Economy Plus!

The food was horrible. There was no. Wifi, and it was just terrible from bangkok to d. C

Boarding was 2 hours late and then we were delayed another 5 hours on the tarmac. I'm sure the crew were also tired, but some of them were rather snappy. The special dinner I ordered was not served, and they only served a tapas box on takeoff and breakfast before landing. That was disappointing in premium economy. However United was good at rebooking my connecting flight.

It was pretty good, they give a small blanket, neck pillow and earphones. The only bad thing was not big enough leg room for your bag and feet. They gave us a snack, dinner, and breakfast on flight and food was good considering it was on a plane

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

Ok, but these people don’t give you nothing no snack no water

Air was off while waiting on the runway and the temperatures became very uncomfortably hot. Flight attendants were very loud and rude the entire flight.

I booked tickets from San Diego to Cincinnati months in advance to attend my sister’s wedding, a wedding where I was serving as the officiant. At 10:00 PM the night before my 6:00 AM flight (just 8 hours before departure), I received an alert that my first leg to Denver was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight to Cincinnati. When I called Frontier customer service, they informed me that they couldn't get me on any other flight that would get me there in time for the Saturday wedding, let alone the rehearsal dinner. Because I had a critical role in the wedding, I was forced to buy a last-minute ticket on another airline for three times the original price, costing me well over $1,000 extra. Even with the emergency flight, I still missed the rehearsal dinner entirely. When I spoke with Frontier, they agreed to refund my original ticket, but showed zero care or accountability for the massive financial burden and distress they caused. Their "compensation" for causing me to spend an extra $1,000+ and miss an irreplaceable family event? A $75 Frontier voucher. Frontier completely dropped the ball. Their customer service showed zero empathy, and their reliability is non-existent. I will never fly Frontier again, and no one else should either if they actually need to get where they want to go. Tip for anyone flying from Denver to Cincinnati: Avoid Frontier connecting flights or layovers at all costs, especially for time-sensitive events. Book direct flights with an airline that actually offers reliable customer support and rebooking options when delays occur.

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

Frontier Airlines was AWFUL. I was an hour early for my flight and the lady refused to check me in. I had to purchase a whole new ticket with a different airline.

I missed a flight because of a delay. I had to buy a new ticket through Southwest.

Bag should not be so much money. This is how Frontier takes advantage of customers

Frontier is definitely a good option for people traveling light or on a budget - just remember to bring your own entertainment and your own headphones if you need them.

Never offer anything to drink ☹️ Flight delayed gate moved poor communication

It’s a cheap airline. I wish they had better seats.

Seats are cramped and very uncomfortable. You have to pay for everything and it is too expensive.

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