Flying from New York to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from New York to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are the two main airports in New York.
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours. That's the average duration of a direct New York to El Salvador International Airport flight.
El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind New York.
The most popular route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from JFK to SAL is the 1:40am AVIANCA service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 6:55am with AVIANCA.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to SAL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Go straight to your destination from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from New York to El Salvador International Airport with AVIANCA. This top carrier offers services from JFK.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Avianca from JFK to SAL.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.44% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from New York to SAL that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and SAL include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to El Salvador International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) plane ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Decide if leaving from EWR is a better fit for your trip.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to SAL are available with United Airlines.
United ranks number one in bookings on the EWR to SAL route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and El Salvador International Airport, United has the most consistent on-time performance.
Break up your flight from New York to El Salvador International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and SAL include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to SAL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a plane ticket from New York to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) with a stop or two out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LGA and SAL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to El Salvador International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to El Salvador International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your New York to El Salvador International Airport flight.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, central San Salvador is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Currently, $251 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to El Salvador International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $509. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from New York to SAL, book your ticket eight months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap New York to El Salvador International Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from New York to SAL.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from New York to El Salvador International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from New York to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from New York to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). January is the peak month for travel to San Salvador. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in September.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your New York to SAL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to El Salvador International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
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. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to El Salvador International Airport:
There are loads of things to do in San Salvador when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Volcan San Salvador followed by Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador is just the beginning of what El Salvador offers. Extend your trip to La Union, which is around 129 kilometres away to the east. From Mirador Espiritu de la Montana to faro de la union, there's plenty to discover in this must-visit city.







