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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 12:33
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 03:28.

The flight takes about 4h 43m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

A direct flight from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 4h 43m, covering 2,092 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £246 to £435, with an average of £329 over the past 12 months. Anything below £246 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of £329. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £144 return via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA), compared with £326 for direct.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetBlue has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• Avianca: 93% on time
• JetBlue: 35% on time
• American Airlines: 33% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £66–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, 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 £358 to £1,077. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £609, which is 178% above the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 26 minutes.

One-stop flights from San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 1% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £307 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £366, a difference of £59. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between San Salvador and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 46m, compared to 9h 00m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 10h 51m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Salvador to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

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

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

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