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Flight deals from San Salvador to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,027. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Francisco.$1,006 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,006, select.

San Francisco.$1,012 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,012, select.

San Francisco.$1,018 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,018, select.

San Francisco.$1,026 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,026, select.

San Francisco.$1,026 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,026, select.

San Francisco.$1,058 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,058, select.

San Francisco.$1,061 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,061, select.

San Francisco.$1,248 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,248, select.

San Francisco.$1,283 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,283, select.

San Francisco.$1,283 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,283, select.

San Francisco.$1,292 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,292, select.

San Francisco.$1,292 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,292, select.

San Francisco.$1,294 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,294, select.

San Francisco.$1,294 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,294, select.

San Francisco.$1,299 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,299, select.

San Francisco.$1,299 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in San Salvador.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,299, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to San Francisco International

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

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Direct flights from San Salvador to San Francisco International

San Salvador to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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

San Salvador to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,006
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	6 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airline	Avianca El Salvador
Average flights per week	52

Finding cheap flights from San Salvador to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Salvador to San Francisco International?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Salvador to San Francisco International is $1,006. 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.

How long does it take to fly from San Salvador to San Francisco International?

6 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from San Salvador to San Francisco International.

Which airlines fly direct from San Salvador to San Francisco International?

Avianca El Salvador, Avianca and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from San Salvador to San Francisco International.

How many flights are there a week from San Salvador to San Francisco International?

As of June 2026, there are 52 flights per week flying from San Salvador to San Francisco International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Salvador to San Francisco International?

The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to San Francisco International is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Salvador Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Francisco International?

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 Francisco International 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 Francisco?

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

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Salvador Airport to San Francisco International with?

Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6 hours 5 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco one hour behind San Salvador.
Flights from SAL to SFO start at 07:35 — the first with AVIANCA. The last departure is at 18:40 with AVIANCA. Overall, you can take your pick of 22 weekly El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Your SAL to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into San Francisco (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with AVIANCA. This popular carrier has direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
AVIANCA tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 90.71% of services landing on schedule, AVIANCA has the best on-time performance for SAL to SFO flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAL and SFO:
- Los Angeles International Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $464. A return ticket right now is $1,006. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SAL to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SAL to SFO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

El Salvador International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 84.27% of flights that depart SAL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to El Salvador International Airport from central San Salvador, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SAL:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

If you're coming in on a late El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The quietest month for a flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from El Salvador International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SAL to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.

Explore more of United States

San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.