Dulles to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (IAD–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAD–SAL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, SalamAir and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,899 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 28 | 320, 32N | 4h20-4h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| N3 SalamAir | 13 | 320, A20N | 4h22-4h37 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 4h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · SAL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, 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.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–SAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to SAL
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, SalamAir, United Airlines, Frontier and Avianca Costa Rica. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to SAL is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,056 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.