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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to San Salvador

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to San Salvador? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Salvador.$355 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb, returning Fri, 13 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.
San Salvador.$364 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.
San Salvador.$365 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.
San Salvador.$365 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.
San Salvador.$371 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.
San Salvador.$378 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jan, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
San Salvador.$378 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $378, select.
San Salvador.$424 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $685
Jul
from $488
Aug
from $424
Sep
from $365
Oct
from $424
Nov
from $371
Dec
from $602
Jan
from $378
Feb
from $355
Mar
from $533
Apr
from $644
May
from $533
Cheapest month:February
Most expensive month:June

Direct flights from Los Angeles International to San Salvador

Los Angeles International to San Salvador: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to San Salvador below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Salvador.

Los Angeles to San Salvador: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$355
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time4 hrs, 56 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week92

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to San Salvador: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to San Salvador is $355. 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.
4 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to San Salvador.
Avianca, Avianca El Salvador and Air Canada fly direct from Los Angeles International to San Salvador.
As of June 2025, there are 94 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to San Salvador.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to San Salvador is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to San Salvador Airport on Monday, 9 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Salvador but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Salvador is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Salvador.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 5 hours.

  • The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Take your pick of 192 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights. The 00:40 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 23:59.

  • To ensure you get on your LAX to SAL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • You can fly nonstop to San Salvador, El Salvador. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport:

  • AVIANCA is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • With an impressive 87.8% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to SAL flights.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and SAL:

    • La Aurora International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • At the moment, $143 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $355. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from LAX to SAL by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from LAX to SAL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

  • 81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LAX.

  • Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador

  • El Salvador International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central San Salvador. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.

When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit San Salvador based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to SAL in January. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.

Explore more of El Salvador

  • Soyapango is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).

  • Around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador, Santa Ana is another essential stop in El Salvador. Start your sightseeing at Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to San Salvador

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