Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
San Salvador is two hours behind Fort Lauderdale and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FLL to SAL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Spirit Airlines has direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in San Salvador — and maybe even more of El Salvador if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Spirit Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for FLL to SAL flights is Spirit Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FLL and SAL:
La Aurora International Airport
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Currently, $81 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $238. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FLL to SAL.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FLL to SAL.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
73.74% of flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near FLL:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and explore beyond San Salvador's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride from El Salvador International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The quietest month for a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit San Salvador based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Salvador during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FLL to SAL in January. Average temperatures are between 18ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many cities in El Salvador waiting to be explored once you've seen San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
If you're looking to explore another major stop in El Salvador, consider Santa Ana, roughly 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park are key reasons to visit.