Los Angeles to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (LAX–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–SAL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, SalamAir and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,320 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: AC, BR | 21 | 320 | 5h | Star Alliance | AC, BR | |
| N3 SalamAir | 10 | 320 | 4h05-4h48 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 5h07 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→SAL | ONT→SAL | SBD→SAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 47 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 3 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 5m | 4h 45m | 7h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · SAL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, 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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–SAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to SAL
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, avianca, Avianca Costa Rica, SalamAir and United Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SAL ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,320 miles (3,734 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ELP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT) and San Bernardino (SBD).