Cheap flights from San Salvador to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $367
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Mon, Jul 13 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is currently $367
Cheapest one-way flight $227
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Fri, Jun 12
The cheapest one-way flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is currently $227
Cheapest nonstop flights $766
Avianca Nonstop 7 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Sun, Aug 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is currently $766
Last-minute weekend getaway $633
United 1 stop 19 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Salvador to San Francisco is currently $633
Cheapest business class flights $1,114
United 1 stop 17 hr Fri, May 8 — Fri, May 15
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is currently $1,114
Fastest flight 6 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Salvador to San Francisco takes 6 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to San Francisco is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $220–880
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $480–910

Popular airlines from San Salvador to San Francisco

  • Avianca
    Nonstop
    from $766
    Typical price: $410–840
    17 weekly nonstop flights
    SAL - SFO Every day
  • United
    from $718
    Typical price: $500–830
    201 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $664
    Typical price: $445–930
    168 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - SFO Every day
  • COPA
    from $959
    Typical price: $620–1,350
    23 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,026
    Typical price: $1,000–1,700
    22 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - SFO Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $1,830
    Typical price: $1,000–3,200
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAL - SFO Every day

Popular airports near San Salvador

  • El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL)
    San Salvador El Salvador 41 min 20 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Salvador to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from San Salvador to San Francisco are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $220 to $880.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $367. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $227.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $766, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $718, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $664, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $959, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $1,026, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 6.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $1,830, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to San Francisco starts at $367 from Mon, Jul 13 to Mon, Jul 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $227 and departs on Fri, Jun 12.
6 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from San Salvador to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Salvador to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Salvador to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Salvador to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, Avianca is the most popular. Avianca offers 17 nonstop flights per week. Avianca flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 201 connecting flights per week. United flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Salvador to San Francisco are:
  • American offers 168 connecting flights per week. American flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • COPA offers 23 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 22 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Aeromexico offers 21 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Salvador and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Salvador to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $367. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $227.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $766, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $718, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $664, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $959, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $1,026, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 6.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Salvador to San Francisco is $1,830, flying from May 7 to May 13.
Avianca flies direct from San Salvador to San Francisco.
  • There are 17 Avianca direct flights from San Salvador to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Salvador and San Francisco at price $633 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Avianca flies direct from San Salvador to San Francisco.
  • There are 17 Avianca direct flights from San Salvador to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Salvador to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Salvador and San Francisco start at $766 from Fri, Jul 24 to Sun, Aug 2 with Avianca.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Salvador to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Salvador and San Francisco start at $1,114 from Fri, May 8 to Fri, May 15 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Salvador and San Francisco start at $367 from Mon, Jul 13 to Mon, Jul 20.
To book business class trips from San Salvador to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Salvador and San Francisco starts at $633 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Salvador and San Francisco at price $633 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Salvador to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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