Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (FLL–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–SAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,046 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→SAL | MIA→SAL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 61 |
| Flight time | 2h 31m | 1h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · SAL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, 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.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–SAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to SAL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FLL to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to SAL ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,046 miles (1,684 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).