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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador

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San Salvador
4h 20mNonstop
from $349per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to El Salvador flight route?

The cheapest ticket to El Salvador from Washington, D.C. found in the last 5 days was to San Salvador, at $367 round-trip. The most popular route is from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $367.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to El Salvador?

The cheapest time of day to fly to El Salvador is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $316 on average. Morning departures are around 9% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to El Salvador is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $548.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $556 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador is February, when tickets cost $294 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $646 and $641 respectively.

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to El Salvador on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$161
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to San Salvador

FAQs - booking El Salvador flights

  • 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.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Washington, D.C. to El Salvador up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to El Salvador

  • 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 1542 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.9Food
6.9Entertainment
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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

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 crew was great. The food was typical, but decent. Everything else - mediocre to poor. The flight was late arriving - happily for us and our 49 minute connection (what idiot came up with that?)- in another concourse - that concourse changed before we arrived (ticket and app was showing the incorrect gate - when we boarded at the correct gate - known by the airport person pushing my assistance cart). Had I walked and read the screens or United app I would have missed the flight! May other people arrived late to the correct gate, having been victims of a last minute gate change, were also relieved the flight arrived late. The aircraft (Boeing 757) was a sardine-can due to an uncomfortable seat pitch distance. The material or seat was beyond not comfortable, but I'm sure they made a lot of money with that aircraft type. I spent a lot of time standing in the back (in the middle of the night/morning to rest my back). I learned my lesson - any trans-oceanic fight - avoid United or American Airlines - and look for Airbus or Boeing 737, 767, 777. Also, pay for business class or premium coach seating.

Crew was great. Seats are cramped and uncomfortable and I’m a small person.

A little more friendliness from that crew of the day.

Staff didn't seem confident about the ingredients in my lactose intolerance meal

the seat has a problem. the back had a hole.

My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

1. Everything was satisfactory concerning the flight. 2. Can't think of what could be better right now.

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

My ATL–CVG Frontier flight was disappointing due to both an operational issue and unprofessional customer service. After everyone had boarded and the aircraft had pushed back from the gate, we were delayed because the passenger count did not match the flight manifest. The crew counted passengers approximately six times before the aircraft returned to the gate and gate agents boarded to help resolve the discrepancy. We were ultimately advised that a family had been allowed to board but not all of their boarding passes had been properly scanned. This resulted in a departure delay of nearly an hour. I did appreciate that the pilot kept passengers informed and tried to reassure us that some of the delay could be recovered during the flight. My greater concern was the customer-service experience. I am a Frontier Elite Platinum member and was seated within the first five rows. When I boarded, the overhead bins near my seat were already closed. I opened two bins to see whether my small backpack would fit. A female flight attendant sharply told me that a closed bin meant it was full, although the second bin clearly had available space. When I tried to ask whether I could simply place my backpack in that available space, she ignored me. Later, while the gate agents were working to resolve the passenger-count problem, I heard the same flight attendant make jokes about how many gate agents it takes to count passengers. She then made unnecessary comments about the male gate agent doing the count, men thinking they can do things better than women, and women knowing better and outliving men. Later in the flight, she also commented that passengers should know that the first thing they need to do is always be nice to the flight attendants. Courtesy absolutely should go both ways. Flight attendants deserve respect from passengers, but passengers also deserve respectful and professional treatment from the crew. Joking about colleagues who were actively trying to correct an operational problem, making gender-based comments in front of passengers, and being dismissive toward a passenger asking a simple baggage question were unnecessary and unprofessional. I fly enough to understand that delays and mistakes happen. What determines the quality of the experience is how those situations are handled. Unfortunately, the customer-service attitude on this flight made an already frustrating operational delay considerably worse.

Did not get on the flight, they had a gate change and my app never updated me! Trying to get flight credit

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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