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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Salvador to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 03:00 and lands at 08:30
• Latest: departs at 19:03 and lands at 00:33.

The flight takes about 5h 30m.

A direct flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles takes 5h 30m, covering 2,319 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles range from £304 to £474, with an average of £384 over the past 12 months. Anything below £304 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the £384 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £274 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with £386 for direct.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Salvador to Los Angeles flights are:

• Avianca: 99% on time
• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Volaris: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 96% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Los Angeles flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Night flights for 20%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £228 to £1,430. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £255, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £37 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Salvador to Los Angeles route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 44m.

One-stop flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £369 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £404, a difference of £36.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between San Salvador and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Volaris El Salvador
• United Airlines

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 07m, compared to 10h 58m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 11h 35m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind San Salvador (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Salvador to Los Angeles flights:

• Volaris El Salvador: offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris El Salvador: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.