Guatemala City to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (GUA–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV579
AV avianca
320
5:10 AM
CST
6:10 AM
CST
1h
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N34319
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
1:54 PM
CST
2:51 PM
CST
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AV555
AV avianca
32N
3:45 PM
CST
4:35 PM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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IB222
IB Iberia
332
5:25 PM
CST
6:25 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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IB221
IB Iberia
332
6:30 PM
CST
7:30 PM
CST
1h
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BA4220
BA British
332
6:30 PM
CST
7:30 PM
CST
1h
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AV589
AV avianca
320
8:10 PM
CST
9:05 PM
CST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AV557
AV avianca
32N
8:10 PM
CST
9:05 PM
CST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AV556
AV avianca
32N
5:30 AM
CST
6:20 AM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AV554
AV avianca
320
8:10 AM
CST
9:00 AM
CST
0h 50m
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AV588
AV avianca
320
5:35 PM
CST
6:35 PM
CST
1h
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AV578
AV avianca
32N
10:20 PM
CST
11:10 PM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Guatemala City to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
4 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 126 mi 0h 50m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

GUA–SAL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Iberia and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 126 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUA–SAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 20 320, 32N 0h50-1h Star Alliance
IB Iberia 14 332 1h Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 332 1h Oneworld
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. 4 320 0h57
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV, N3
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
332 Airbus A330-200 – BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA + IB (21 flights/wk, 47%)
Star Alliance: AV (20 flights/wk, 44%)
Unaffiliated: N3 (4 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GUA to SAL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUA to SAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
368
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.

Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez.
Metric GUA→SAL SAP→SAL XPL→SAL
Distance from GUA 184 mi 195 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 45 19 13
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 50m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of GUA with service to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 0 hours the same as Guatemala City.
GUA: CST · SAL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Distance & Flight Time
126 mi / 203 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 0m.

GUA–SAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) route.
Route details
Distance126 mi / 203 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights45 out / 22 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Destination: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUA to SAL flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez take approximately 0h 50m to 1h. The route covers 126 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, British Airways, Iberia and Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V..
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from GUA to SAL. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUN, AEX, BHM, MCO, MGA, PTY, SJO, MEX, JFK, IAH, BOG, MDE, LAX, MIA, IAD, EWR, DFW, ATL, FLL, YUL and UIO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAL to GUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAP and XPL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 GUA to SAL

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, British Airways, Iberia and Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GUA to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to SAL ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 126 miles (203 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Pedro Sula (SAP) and Palmerola (XPL).