Newark to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (EWR–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EWR–SAL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, United Airlines and Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. lead the route. The flight covers 2,086 miles in approximately 4h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 7 | 7M8 | 5h17 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 5h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. | 3 | A20N | 4h51 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from Newark
| Metric | EWR→SAL | JFK→SAL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 45 |
| Flight time | 4h 51m | 4h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · SAL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 4:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
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.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
EWR–SAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to SAL
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. and United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
EWR to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to SAL ranges from 4 hours 51 minutes to 5 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,086 miles (3,358 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).