Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador (LAX-SAL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, avianca offers one-way fares as low as US$89 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to SAL on Fri, May 1), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$243 departing on Sun, May 3 and returning on Thu, May 7.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador with the following airlines, including: avianca Volaris El Salvador Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

  It takes about 5 hours 1 minute to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador.

• When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 37 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to San Salvador. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: avianca: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AV523 (13:17) Volaris El Salvador: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- N34309 (23:11)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

  To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, May 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$89.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is avianca.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Salvador travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador on?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador on March 19, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at US$81.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Salvador from Los Angeles?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Salvador, with Los Angeles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport (LAX-SAL) is by far the most common option on this route: El Salvador International Airport (SAL).

• Is there any time difference between Los Angeles and San Salvador?

  The time difference between San Salvador and Los Angeles is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.