Mexico City to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (MEX–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC2938
AC Air Canada
32N
4:00 AM
CST T1
6:05 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV433
AV avianca
32N
4:00 AM
CST T1
6:05 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM628
AM Aeromexi
E90
11:45 AM
CST T2
2:13 PM
CST
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2918
AC Air Canada
32N
4:50 PM
CST T1
7:05 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV431
AV avianca
32N
4:50 PM
CST T1
7:05 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV432
AV avianca
320
12:00 AM
CST
2:15 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AV430
AV avianca
32N
9:05 AM
CST
11:20 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2919
AC Air Canada
32N
9:05 AM
CST
11:20 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM629
AM Aeromexi
7M8
3:11 PM
CST
5:35 PM
CST
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34300
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
7:29 PM
CST
9:45 PM
CST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 782 mi 2h 5m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

MEX–SAL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, avianca and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 782 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–SAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 11 32N 2h05-2h15 Star Alliance
AV avianca 11 32N 2h05-2h15 Star Alliance
AM Aeromexico 7 E90 2h28 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AC, AV
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV (22 flights/wk, 76%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to SAL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to SAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
959
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
MEX: CST · SAL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Distance & Flight Time
782 mi / 1,258 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 28m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to MEX

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

Key statistics for the Mexico City to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) route.
Route details
Distance782 mi / 1,258 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 26 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to SAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 28m. The route covers 782 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Aeromexico and avianca.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from MEX to SAL. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GDL, MCO, CUN, GUA, OAK, PTY, EWR, MDE, SJO, MIA, LIM, YYZ, SAP, IAH, BOG, SFO, LAX, CLT, IAD, DFW, JFK, ATL, BOS and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAL to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 Air Canada, Aeromexico and avianca. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to SAL ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,258 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.