SAL → LAXEl Salvador → United States

Cheap flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles

2,320 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: San Salvador to Los Angeles at a glance

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

Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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 San Salvador to Los Angeles covers 2,320 miles (3,733 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 32 routes from San Salvador. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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SAL (0 mi)LAX (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 San Salvador → Los Angeles. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AVDirect
UADirect
USDirect
Baggage on San Salvador → Los Angeles: 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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San Salvador to Los Angeles — quick answers

How far is San Salvador from Los Angeles by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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 San Salvador to Los Angeles?

The average nonstop flight time from SAL to LAX 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 San Salvador to Los Angeles?

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: San Salvador → Los Angeles

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
2 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~209 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Los Angeles — 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 5 of 32 routes from San Salvador
Airline network
AV: 27 destinations from SAL; US: 8 destinations from SAL; UA: 7 destinations from SAL
Alternative origin airports
GUA (Guatemala City, 126 mi); SAP (San Pedro Sula, 158 mi); MGA (Managua, 214 mi)
Alternative destination airports
LGB (Long Beach, 17 mi); BUR (Burbank, 18 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 36 mi)
Nearby destinations
Long Beach, United States (17 mi); Burbank, United States (18 mi); Santa Ana, United States (36 mi)
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