New York to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (JFK–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–SAL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,094 miles in approximately 4h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: BR, NH, TK, UA | 21 | 320 | 4h55-5h | Star Alliance | BR, NH, TK, UA | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 4 | 320 | 4h39-4h57 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 2 | 320 | 4h43-4h47 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TA TACA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from New York
| Metric | JFK→SAL | EWR→SAL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 54 | 18 |
| Flight time | 4h 39m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SAL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–SAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to SAL
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, avianca, JetBlue, Avianca Costa Rica and TACA. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SAL ranges from 4 hours 39 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,094 miles (3,369 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).