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San Salvador flights from London take around 14-18 hours with one connection. The city is served by Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL), located about 40km southeast of San Salvador city.
No direct flights operate from the UK to San Salvador. Most connections route through Houston, Miami, Los Angeles. Airlines serving this route include Avianca, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
Return fares in economy class range from £500-650 in low season (May-October (rainy season)) to £850-1,100 during peak periods (December-April (dry season)). Booking 6-8 weeks ahead typically secures the best deals.
San Salvador uses US Dollar (USD). From the airport, taxis take around 45 minutes to city centre at a cost of $30-40 USD.
Avianca
United Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Spirit Airlines
Price Patterns
Prices often drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals are rare for this route
Peak season (December-April (dry season)) sees highest fares
Sweet Spot
6-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During major holidays
School holiday periods if travelling with families
Historic Centre
National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, National Theatre. Spanish colonial architecture.
Joya de Cerén
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pompeii of the Americas, Mayan village preserved by volcanic ash.
Surfing
El Tunco, La Libertad beaches. 40 minutes from city. Year-round waves.
Volcanoes
San Salvador volcano crater hike. Lake Coatepeque in volcanic caldera. Santa Ana volcano.
Ruta de las Flores
Scenic mountain route. Colonial towns, coffee plantations, weekend markets, waterfalls.
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