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Cheap Flights from Mexico City (MEXA) to San Salvador (SAL)

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San Salvador.$302 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Aug, returning Sun, 17 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
San Salvador.$302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 29 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
San Salvador.$302 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
San Salvador.$302 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
San Salvador.$302 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Mon, 4 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
San Salvador.$302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
San Salvador.$302 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
San Salvador.$302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Mexico City Juarez International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Mexico City Juarez International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Salvador Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Mexico City to San Salvador Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
from $303
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:February

Direct flights from Mexico City to San Salvador

Mexico City to San Salvador: Alternative routes

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

Mexico City to San Salvador: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$302
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca El Salvador
Average flights per week265

Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to San Salvador: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to San Salvador is $302. 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.
2 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Mexico City to San Salvador.
Avianca El Salvador, Air Canada and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Mexico City to San Salvador.
As of June 2025, there are 265 flights per week flying from Mexico City to San Salvador.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Salvador is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Mexico City to San Salvador Airport on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 19 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Salvador is Avianca .

Travelling from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know

  • Mexico City has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).

  • Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport flight.

  • El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador. The city's timezone is UTC-6 — the same as Mexico City.

  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with AVIANCA at 4:50pm. Opt for the first MEX to SAL departure operated by Vuela El Salvador at 8:10am if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • Leave enough time to get on your flight from Mexico City to SAL. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Mexico City

Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) take off from this terminal.

  • At MEX, there's a range of carriers that operate direct flights from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport, such as:

  • Most travellers prefer to book seats with Aeromexico between MEX and SAL.

  • With a dependable 88.33% of services arriving as planned, AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier on this route.

  • MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • 80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of MEX.

Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)

  • Split up your flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and SAL are:

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Cancun International Airport (CUN)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • You can arrive at NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Unwind before your Mexico City to SAL flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.

  • Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • $180 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport. A return flight starts at $302. These fares may change based on demand.

  • Book three months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to SAL.

  • The best month for landing cheap Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Be the first to know about deals for flight tickets from Mexico City to SAL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

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

The best time to fly from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit San Salvador. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.

  • When booking your Mexico City to SAL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

More about San Salvador

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Salvador right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to El Salvador International Airport:

  • There are plenty of awesome things to do in San Salvador when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Volcan San Salvador followed by Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia.

Explore more of El Salvador

  • You've done San Salvador, now it's time to discover other parts of El Salvador. Travel about 129 kilometres east to La Union to tick off its leading sights. From Parque Central to Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another side of El Salvador, head for San Rafael Oriente, roughly 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park are among its highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Mexico City to San Salvador

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