Question 1

How long is the flight from Washington DC to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Washington DC to San Salvador typically takes around 4 hours 28 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 21 hours 5 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Washington DC to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Washington DC to San Salvador, averaging around 3 flights per day, operated by, among others, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and United Airlines. If you want to fly without a layover, it is worth filtering specifically for nonstop flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Washington DC to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Washington DC to San Salvador are operated by, among others, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador and United Airlines. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Copa (via Panama City), United Airlines (via Houston - George Bush, Newark) and Avianca (via Guatemala). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Washington DC to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Washington DC to San Salvador operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Washington DC to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Washington DC to San Salvador, there are on average around 3 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Washington DC to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Washington DC to San Salvador, there are around 21 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Washington DC to San Salvador depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Washington DC to San Salvador usually departs at 1:55 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in San Salvador.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Washington DC to San Salvador depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Washington DC to San Salvador usually departs at 7:15 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airports near Washington DC are frequently used for flights to San Salvador?

Accepted Answer

In addition to Washington DC airport, users also frequently search for flights from Baltimore to San Salvador. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/21/26 1 Stopover (SJO) AV0655, AV0610 14h 50min	Return 08/21/26 direct AV0580 04h 15min	Avianca	?	$370
Best option Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/20/26 direct N34327 04h 22min	Return 08/25/26 direct N34312 04h 17min	Volaris El Salvador	?	$540
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/07/26 1 Stopover (IAH) UA2217, UA1461 28h 50min	Return 08/21/26 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1468, UA1387 08h 40min	United Airlines		$838
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/21/26 direct AV0583 04h 25min	Return 08/21/26 2 Stopovers (SJO, GUA) AV0627, AV0654, AV0654 25h 50min	Avianca	?	$381
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/21/26 direct AV0583 04h 25min	Return 08/21/26 1 Stopover (SJO) AV0627, AV0654 25h 50min	Avianca		$383
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (DFW) F94559, F90342 16h 23min	Return 08/25/26 direct N34312 04h 17min	Frontier Airlines		$514
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/20/26 direct N34327 04h 22min	Return 08/25/26 direct N34312 04h 17min	Volaris El Salvador		$551
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/20/26 direct N34327 04h 22min	Return 08/25/26 direct N34312 04h 17min	Volaris El Salvador	?	$569
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/21/26 direct N34313 04h 22min	Return 08/21/26 direct N34326 04h 17min	Volaris El Salvador	?	$571
Washington DC San Salvador	Outbound 08/20/26 direct N34327 04h 22min	Return 08/25/26 direct N34312 04h 17min	Volaris El Salvador		$609

Roundtrip from	$369.39
Flight duration	min. 04:35 / max. 04:54
Return flight duration	min. 04:13/ max. 04:35
Distance	3060 km
Flights per week	27
Departure airport	Airport Washington DC - Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD)
Arrival airport	Airport San Salvador (SAL)
Destination country	Flights to El Salvador
City-Code - Arrival airport	Washington-DC - San Salvador
Departure airport - Destination country	Washington DC - Dulles International Airport, DC - El Salvador

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