Alexandria to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (AEX–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Alexandria to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,255 mi 3h 1m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

AEX–SAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 1,255 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AEX–SAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0 28%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AEX to SAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
67
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 1 hour behind Alexandria.
AEX: CDT · SAL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 5:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,255 mi / 2,020 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 1m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter El Salvador visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. El Salvador is part of the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, meaning the 90-day period is shared across all four countries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in San Salvador, immigration stamps your passport. A $12 tourist card fee is included in your airline ticket.

The 90-day CA-4 clock starts when you enter any of the four member countries and does not reset when crossing borders between them. El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. El Tunco and El Zonte on the Pacific coast are the main surf beaches. Ruta de las Flores, a route through five mountain towns in the western highlands, passes coffee farms, waterfalls, and weekend food markets. El Salvador adopted the US dollar as its official currency in 2001 and also recognizes Bitcoin as legal tender since 2021.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to San Salvador run about 3 hours on Avianca and Spirit. Houston (IAH) to SAL runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on United. Los Angeles, Dallas, and Washington Dulles also have nonstop service. Since El Salvador uses the US dollar, there is no currency exchange needed. ATMs dispense US dollars. Card payments work at hotels, restaurants, and larger shops. Bitcoin acceptance varies: the government Chivo wallet and ATMs exist but cash dollars remain the everyday standard. Local buses cost $0.20 to $0.35 per ride. Uber operates in San Salvador.

AEX–SAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) route.
Route details
Distance1,255 mi / 2,020 km
Flight time3h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: AEX
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
Destination: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AEX to SAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Alexandria International Airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez take approximately 3h 1m. The route covers 1,255 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, DAL, ELP, MGA, GUA, MIA, IAD, BOG, EWR, JFK, IAH, DFW and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 1 hour behind Alexandria.
Yes, return flights from SAL to AEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AEX to SAL

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from GXA.

AEX to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEX to SAL ranges from 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,255 miles (2,020 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.