LAX → SALUnited States → El Salvador

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador

2,320 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Los Angeles to San Salvador at a glance

2,320 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
2 hours ahead
Time-zone shift
~209 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL) cover 2,320 miles (3,732 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

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Flying from Los Angeles to San Salvador covers 2,320 miles (3,733 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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LAX (0 mi)SAL (2,320 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 2,320 miles. Direct carriers include AV, UA and US.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Los Angeles → San Salvador. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AVDirect
UADirect
USDirect
Baggage on Los Angeles → San Salvador: on this route, AV typically includes a carry-on, while UA and US may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Los Angeles to San Salvador — quick answers

How far is Los Angeles from San Salvador by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL) is 2,320 miles (3,732 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

The average nonstop flight time from LAX to SAL is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AV, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Los Angeles → San Salvador

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
2 hours ahead
Carbon footprint
~209 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in San Salvador — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 75 of 148 routes from Los Angeles
Airline network
UA: 72 destinations from LAX; US: 52 destinations from LAX; AV: 2 destinations from LAX
Alternative origin airports
LGB (Long Beach, 17 mi); BUR (Burbank, 18 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 36 mi)
Alternative destination airports
GUA (Guatemala City, 126 mi); SAP (San Pedro Sula, 158 mi); MGA (Managua, 214 mi)
Nearby destinations
Guatemala City, Guatemala (126 mi); San Pedro Sula, Honduras (158 mi); Managua, Nicaragua (214 mi)
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