Las Vegas to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (LAS–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAS–SAL had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,250 miles in 4h 53m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from Las Vegas
| Metric | LAS→SAL | SBD→SAL | ONT→SAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAS | – | 181 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 53m | 7h 35m | 4h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 38% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAS: PDT · SAL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas, it's 7:00 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 airport is 5 miles from the Strip; ride-shares and taxis take 10–20 minutes from the Strip ($15–25). There is no rail link.The Las Vegas Monorail does not serve the airport. RTC bus Route 109 connects the airport to the Strip ($2, 20–30 min), but luggage handling is inconvenient. Hotel shuttles from major resorts are the most hassle-free option and often free for guests.
LAS–SAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAS to SAL
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
LAS to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAS to SAL is about 4 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,250 miles (3,621 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD) and Ontario (ONT).