Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to San Salvador Airport (SAL): what you need to know
San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, making San Salvador one hour ahead of Phoenix.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PHX to SAL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Salvador Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PHX and SAL include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Cancun Airport
Ontario International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
$328 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Salvador Airport flight. Return flights start at $748. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PHX to SAL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Salvador Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PHX to SAL.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Salvador Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX land on time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near PHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Salvador Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at San Salvador Airport (SAL)
If you're landing on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Salvador Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SAL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Salvador Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and explore beyond San Salvador's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Salvador Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From San Salvador Airport, San Salvador is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to San Salvador Airport (SAL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Salvador Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Salvador. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Salvador Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHX to SAL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be explored after you've seen San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Teleferico San Jacinto, Chantecuán Ecological Park and Aviation Museum.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in El Salvador, head for Santa Ana, roughly 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park are among its highlights.