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San Salvador.$1,013 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,013, select.

San Salvador.$1,013 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Fri, 13 Mar.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,013, select.

San Salvador.$1,014 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,014, select.

San Salvador.$1,014 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,014, select.

San Salvador.$1,014 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,014, select.

San Salvador.$1,014 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,014, select.

San Salvador.$1,015 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Thu, 5 Feb.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,015, select.

San Salvador.$1,015 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,015, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Salvador.

Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,012
Cheapest month to fly	March

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador?

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador is $1,012. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador. But we found flights with one stop from $1,012.

How many flights are there a week from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador?

As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador Airport on Friday, 6 March 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and San Salvador Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Salvador?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Salvador but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Salvador?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Salvador is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Salvador with?

The cheapest airline that flies to San Salvador is Avianca .

Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) departing from here.
El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is three hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio De Janeiro to SAL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to SAL that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GIG and SAL include:
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
- Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
79.57% of flights that take off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

SDU is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to SAL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 78.67%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.

About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

If you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SAL:
Explore without limits with an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and chase adventure across San Salvador and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport flight.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport is $484. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,012. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to SAL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Rio De Janeiro to SAL.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport.

The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

August is the busiest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). Visit San Salvador in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to SAL flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about San Salvador

After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to El Salvador International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Salvador:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Volcan San Salvador, Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia are popular attractions which should be on any good San Salvador itinerary.

Explore more of El Salvador

La Union is just one of the many places in El Salvador waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Salvador. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Parque Central, Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado.
If there's time to check out another corner of El Salvador, head for San Rafael Oriente, about 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park are key highlights.