Cancún to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (CUN–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV avianca
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3:40 PM
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4:25 PM
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Cancún to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 544 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

CUN–SAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore CUN Routes SAL Routes CUN Live Flights SAL Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–SAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 3 32N 1h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to SAL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to SAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
GDL ~6h 53m MCO ~7h 52m GUA ~8h 8m SJO ~8h 36m PTY ~12h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,054
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 5:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Distance & Flight Time
544 mi / 876 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter El Salvador visa-free for up to 180 days. A tourist card must be purchased on arrival for USD 12. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel may be requested.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

Facts

CUN–SAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) route.
Route details
Distance544 mi / 876 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: CUN
Full nameCancún International Airport
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: SAL
Full nameEl Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to SAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 544 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CUN to SAL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GDL, MCO, GUA, SJO, PTY, MGA, LIM, MEX, BOG, LAX, CLT, IAD, JFK, EWR, IAH, YUL, DFW, MIA, ATL, HOU, FLL, YYZ, MDE, SFO and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 1 hour behind Cancún.
Yes, return flights from SAL to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to SAL

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to SAL ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.