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Flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Salvador on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador is October, where tickets cost £215 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is £595 and £384 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Salvador?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador. They are: Avianca, United Airlines and Volaris El Salvador. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Avianca at £144 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Avianca.

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Salvador per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in San Salvador, with an average flight time of 4h 21m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 39 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Salvador?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 02:43 and will be landing in San Salvador at 05:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Salvador jets off at 19:30 and lands at 21:50.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Low season

September

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (39% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (74% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flights

  • Does SAL have an on-site hotel?

    SAL does not have an on-site hotel. Thus, if you’d like to stay in a hotel within the grounds of SAL, you’ll have to settle for Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto, which is a short drive from the airport. You can rest assured of having a comfortable stay at this hotel, as it boasts several comfort amenities.

  • Does IAD have a kid’s play area?

    If you are traveling with your kid to San Salvador, you can let them have fun at the Funway children’s play area as you wait for your flight at IAD. Located near Gate B70, this play area boasts airplane-themed elements to slide and climb on, over 100 games on its interactive game system, and an adult seating area.

  • What is the cheapest means of public transportation from Washington to IAD?

    If you’d like to travel from Washington’s city center to IAD via public transportation, you can board a bus, train, or taxi. Among the three, buses have the lowest transportation costs. Hence, if you’d love to travel cheaply to IAD, it’s in your best interest to board a bus.

  • How can I get special in-flight services while flying to SAL from IAD?

    If you require special in-flight services, you should inform the airline you plan on traveling with of the type of assistance you require. It’s important to note that you should inform your airline at least 72h before your flight.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to San Salvador flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and San Salvador.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Salvador from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Salvador with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Salvador from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

  • Although Washington is served by Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington Marshall Thurgood International Airport (BWI), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), you’ll board your flight to San Salvador at IAD, as this airport serves a majority of the flights from Washington to San Salvador. The only other available flight on this route is offered at BWI.
  • While waiting for your flight at IAD, you can visit the Be Relax spa. Located in Concourse B next to Gate A32, this spa offers top-notch massages, pedicures, manicures, facials, and massages. You will get quality services at this spa, as its professionals are all well-trained and experienced.
  • At IAD, you can enjoy a tasty meal as you wait for your flight, as this airport is home to several outstanding restaurants. On the landside of this airport, you can grab a meal at Café Americana, Dulles Gourmet Market, and Capitol Grounds, while on the Airside, you can eat at Capital City Ink, Bistro Atelier, and Washingtonian News.
  • In San Salvador, you’ll alight from your flight at El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL). At this airport, you can catch your breath at Avianca Sala VIP, near Gate 8, or Aeroconnections VIP Lounge, in front of Gate 5. You’ll enjoy access to comfy seats, clean toilets, and a wide selection of drinks and snacks at either of these lounges.
  • Given that SAL is a foreign airport, you might need some help to find certain places. If that’s the case, you should head to the airport’s information desk in the Arrivals Hall. With this information, you’ll get all the help you require as it is manned by friendly airport staff.
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Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dulles Intl to El Salvador Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Monday

ANA, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

ANA, Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Avianca, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Thursday

ANA, Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Avianca, +2 more

Friday

ANA, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

ANA, Avianca, United Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Avianca, +2 more

Sunday

ANA, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

ANA, Avianca, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

ANA, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Avianca, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

ANA, Avianca, +3 more

Wednesday

ANA, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Avianca, +2 more

Thursday

ANA, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

ANA, Avianca, +3 more

Friday

ANA, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Avianca, +2 more

Saturday

ANA, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, +2 more

ANA, Avianca, +3 more

Sunday

ANA, Avianca, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

ANA, Avianca, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to San Salvador? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
AviancaOverall score based on 3986 reviews
6.4food
6.9entertainment
7.7boarding
7.4comfort
8.0crew
Airline reviews

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - SAL
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No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

They could offer food and drink without having to pay extra for it,

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

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One-way flight deals

directAvianca
4h 20mIAD-SAL
directVolaris El Salvador
4h 17mIAD-SAL
directANA
4h 20mIAD-SAL
directUnited Airlines
4h 38mIAD-SAL

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Washington, D.C. - San Salvador Flights

Departure:

Washington, D.C. (IAD)United States

Destination:

San Salvador (SAL)El Salvador

Return flight deals:

San Salvador - Washington, D.C.

Cabin classes:

£436

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