Mexico City to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (MEX–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MEX–SAL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Aeromexico and SalamAir lead the route. The flight covers 782 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: AC, VB | 11 | 320, 32N | 2h10 | – | Star Alliance | AC, VB |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| N3 SalamAir | 1 | 320 | 2h07 | – | – | – |
| Y4 Volaris | 1 | 32N | 2h07 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · SAL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Mexican passport holders enter El Salvador visa-free for up to 180 days. A tourist card must be purchased on arrival for USD 12. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel may be requested.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
MEX–SAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to SAL
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Aeromexico, SalamAir and Volaris. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to SAL is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,258 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via La Aurora, Cancún and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.