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Cheapest plane ticket foundC$156
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 28 mins
Possible destinations1
Most popular airlineAvianca Costa Rica
Average flights per week29

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Looking for the cheapest ticket prices to El Salvador? It looks like November is currently the cheapest time to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca, Air Canada and Air Transat all fly non-stop to El Salvador.
We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to El Salvador is currently April.
Yes – some airlines fly direct to El Salvador. You'll most likely fly non-stop to San Salvador.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to El Salvador is C$385. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest city to fly into is San Salvador, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is San Salvador.
The cheapest airport in El Salvador is San Salvador – we've found flights from C$385.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to El Salvador is Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to San Salvador Airport.

Discover El Salvador

Cheap Flights to El Salvador 

Despite being Central America's smallest country, El Salvador has a lot to offer tourists. A tropical oasis, it hosts a slew of volcanoes, lakes, beaches, and parks. It's the perfect place for adventure seekers. Indeed, surfing is all the rage here! If you're planning a trip to El Salvador, Skyscanner offers a monthly search option, so you can find the cheapest airfares.

What to Do in El Salvador 

The central cities in El Salvador are Santa Ana, San Miguel, and San Salvador, its capital. One of the main attractions are the Mayan ruins, specifically in Tazumal and San Andrés. Nearby these two sites is Joyas de Ceren, El Salvador's answer to Pompeii. Dating back 1400 years, Joyas de Ceren is an amazingly preserved city, which was deserted during a volcanic eruption.

Speaking of volcanoes, you can hike around these fiery wonders at Parque Nacional Los Volcanes. El Salvador's outdoor activities also include surfing, paddleboarding, parasailing, and other water sports. Once you've tired yourself out, it's time to taste El Salvador's signature dish, the pupusa. Pupusas are fresh corn tortillas filled with delicious ingredients, such as cheeses, vegetables, and pork. Ready to plan your visit? Find your perfect hotel in El Salvador using Skyscanner.

Best Time to Fly to El Salvador 

El Salvador is beautiful all-year round! So, there isn't really a "best" time to fly there. During the winter, El Salvador's rainy season has ended, and the sunny country is alive with vibrant greenery. If you're anxious to escape Canada's chilly temperatures, it's an excellent destination. From May to late summer, surfing conditions become more intense, which is perfect for thrillseekers. Finally, if you're into adorable baby turtles, come to El Salvador between July and November. It's nesting season!

Airports in El Salvador 

For Canadian travellers, visas typically cost $10 US and stay valid for 90 days. El Salvador's main airport is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL). Located in Comalapa, this airport sits 50 km away from San Salvador's city center. Besides seeing more foot traffic than any other airport in El Salvador, it's also the third busiest airport in Central America.

From Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, planes fly daily to North America, South America, Central America, and even Europe. Some of the main airlines serviced here include Aeroméxico Connect, American Airlines, Air Transat, Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca El Salvador, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Iberia, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Veca Airlines.


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