Non-stop flights from San Salvador (SAL)
San Salvador Airport (IATA: SAL, ICAO: MSLP), also known as Comalapa International Airport (El Salvador), is the only airport in El Salvador.San Salvador Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 32 destinations in 12 countries.
At present, there are no domestic flights from San Salvador.
The longest flight from San Salvador SAL is a 5,381 mile (8,660 km) non-stop route to Madrid MAD. This direct flight takes around 11 hours and is operated by Avianca.
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In total there are 14 airlines flying from and to San Salvador. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from San Salvador
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from San Salvador, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from San Salvador that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from San Salvador. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from San Salvador by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from San Salvador below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from San Salvador
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from San Salvador to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from San Salvador (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from San Salvador
When planning a trip from San Salvador, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 9 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from San Salvador, you have the option to take a direct flight to 7 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from San Salvador to 3 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
As you plan your trip, keep in mind that on the Southern Hemisphere the autumn and winter months in this type of destinations tend to be rainier, from March to August. So, if you prefer sunny skies and outdoor activities, it's best to visit during the summer season, from November to February. During this period, temperatures typically range from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
There are currently 3 beautiful Warm Mediterranean destinations accessible by direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
San Salvador currently offers non-stop flights to 2 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from San Salvador can fly directly to 2 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from San Salvador, consider these 2 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
While the desert spots in the Southern Hemisphere listed below are suitable for visits year-round, it's recommended to avoid the intense heat of the summer months — with temperatures above 40°C (104°F) — for a more enjoyable trip. Instead, consider timing your visit between March and November for a more pleasant adventure.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 2 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from San Salvador. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 2 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from San Salvador. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
Business class flights from San Salvador
There are 7 airports that have flights from San Salvador in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from SAL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from San Salvador
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Comalapa International Airport (El Salvador) (SAL).
* Please note that there are no direct services between San Salvador and the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from San Salvador to Europe
Avianca (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Madrid (MAD).
Iberia (Oneworld): year-round to Madrid (MAD).
Non-stop flights from San Salvador to the US
Avianca (Star Alliance) has a strong network of non-stop flights to the United States.
Avianca (Star Alliance): year-round to Boston (BOS), seasonal flights to Chicago (ORD), year-round flights to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), seasonal flights to Las Vegas (LAS), year-round flights to Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York City (JFK), Ontario (ONT), Orlando (MCO), San Francisco (SFO) and Washington (IAD).
American Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Miami (MIA).
Delta (SkyTeam): year-round to Atlanta (ATL).
Frontier Airlines: seasonal flights to Atlanta (ATL), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO) and Washington (IAD).
Spirit Airlines: seasonal flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX) and seasonal flights to Washington (IAD).
Volaris El Salvador: year-round to Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), seasonal flights to Miami (MIA), year-round flights to Oakland, East Bay (OAK) and Washington (IAD).
Non-stop flights from San Salvador to Canada
Avianca (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Montreal (YUL) and year-round flights to Toronto (YYZ).
Air Transat: seasonal flights to Montreal (YUL).
Non-stop flights from San Salvador to South America
Avianca is currently the only airline flying non-stop from San Salvador to Southern America. They fly year-round to Bogotá (BOG), Medellín (MDE), Quito (UIO) and Lima (LIM).
Non-stop flights from San Salvador to Central America
Avianca (Star Alliance): year-round to San José (SJO), Guatemala City (GUA), San Pedro Sula (SAP), Cancún (CUN), Mexico City (MEX), Managua (MGA) and Panama City (PTY).
Volaris Costa Rica: seasonal flights to San José (SJO).
Volaris El Salvador: seasonal flights to San José (SJO), Guatemala City (GUA) and year-round flights to Mexico City (MEX).
Iberia (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Guatemala City (GUA).
TAG Airlines: seasonal flights to Guatemala City (GUA) and year-round flights to Roatan (RTB).
Aeromexico (SkyTeam): year-round to Mexico City (MEX).
Volaris: seasonal flights to Mexico City (MEX).
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Panama City (PTY).
International flights from San Salvador
Flights from San Salvador to Canada
There are 2 destinations in Canada that have non-stop flights from San Salvador.
You can fly non-stop to Montreal with Air Transat or Avianca (Star Alliance). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Toronto is Avianca (Star Alliance).
All flights to Canada
Flights from San Salvador to Colombia
If you are looking for a direct flight from San Salvador to Colombia, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Bogotá and Medellín, you can fly with Avianca (Star Alliance).
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Flights from San Salvador to Costa Rica
San José is the only destination in Costa Rica with direct flights from San Salvador. Non-stop flights to San José are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance), Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador.
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Flights from San Salvador to Ecuador
In Ecuador, the only destination that has a direct flight from San Salvador is Quito. Direct flights to Quito are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
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Flights from San Salvador to Guatemala
There is 1 destination in Guatemala that has a direct connection from San Salvador, which is Guatemala City. From San Salvador to Guatemala City there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Avianca (Star Alliance), Iberia (Oneworld), TAG Airlines and Volaris El Salvador.
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Flights from San Salvador to Honduras
In Honduras, there are 3 destinations from San Salvador.
Direct flights to Comayagua are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Roatan is TAG Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from San Salvador to San Pedro Sula with Avianca (Star Alliance).
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Flights from San Salvador to Mexico
If you are looking for a direct flight from San Salvador to Mexico, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Cancún are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
From San Salvador to Mexico City there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Aeromexico (SkyTeam), Avianca (Star Alliance), Volaris and Volaris El Salvador.
All flights to Mexico
Flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, the only destination that has a direct flight from San Salvador is Managua. Direct flights to Managua are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
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Flights from San Salvador to Panama
Panama City is the only destination in Panama with direct flights from San Salvador. You can fly non-stop to Panama City with Avianca (Star Alliance) or Copa Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Panama
Flights from San Salvador to Peru
There is 1 destination in Peru that has a direct connection from San Salvador, which is Lima. Direct flights to Lima are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
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Flights from San Salvador to Spain
Madrid is the only destination in Spain with direct flights from San Salvador. You can fly non-stop to Madrid with Avianca (Star Alliance) or Iberia (Oneworld).
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Flights from San Salvador to United States
United States is well-connected to San Salvador (SAL) with 16 destinations around the country that have direct flights from San Salvador.
You can fly non-stop to Atlanta with Delta (SkyTeam) or Frontier Airlines.
To Boston and Chicago, you can fly with Avianca (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld), Avianca (Star Alliance) and Frontier Airlines.
Direct flights to Fort Lauderdale are offered by Spirit Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
From San Salvador to Houston there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Avianca (Star Alliance), Frontier Airlines, United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Volaris El Salvador.
Direct flights to Las Vegas are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
Non-stop flights to Los Angeles are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance), United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Volaris El Salvador.
From San Salvador to Miami there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are American Airlines (Oneworld), Avianca (Star Alliance), Frontier Airlines and Volaris El Salvador.
The only airline with direct flights to New York City is Avianca (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Newark with United Airlines (Star Alliance) or Volaris El Salvador.
You can fly non-stop from San Salvador to Oakland, East Bay with Volaris El Salvador.
Direct flights to Ontario are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Orlando with Avianca (Star Alliance) or Frontier Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from San Salvador to San Francisco with Avianca (Star Alliance).
From San Salvador to Washington there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Avianca (Star Alliance), Frontier Airlines, United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Volaris El Salvador.
All flights to United States
Alternative airports near San Salvador
There is one alternative airport to San Salvador (SAL) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Comayagua (XPL).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in San Salvador?
There is 1 airport in San Salvador: Comalapa International Airport (El Salvador) (SAL).
What is the best airport to fly from San Salvador?
The most convenient airport to fly from San Salvador is Comalapa International Airport (El Salvador) (SAL).
How many airlines fly from San Salvador?
There are 14 airlines flying from San Salvador to 32 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from San Salvador?
Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and Frontier Airlines operate most flights from San Salvador. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from San Salvador?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying from San Salvador.
How many nonstop flights are there from San Salvador?
There are roughly 1,790 flights departing from San Salvador every month (or 420 flights each week), to a total of 32 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of San Salvador Airport?
The official name of San Salvador Airport is Comalapa International Airport (El Salvador).
What is the airport code of San Salvador Airport?
The airport code of San Salvador Airport is SAL.
What are the most popular flights from San Salvador?
Washington, Houston and Los Angeles are the 3 most popular routes from San Salvador. For a complete overview of all flight routes from San Salvador, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from San Salvador?
| San Salvador to Washington | 4h 15m |
| San Salvador to Houston | 3h 5m |
| San Salvador to Los Angeles | 5h 35m |
| San Salvador to Panama City | 2h |
| San Salvador to San José | 1h 15m |
