Miami to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (MIA–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–SAL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, avianca and TSU lead the route. The flight covers 1,026 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: IB, QR | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 2h48-2h53 | Oneworld | IB, QR | |
| AV avianca Also: AC, IB | 7 | A20N | 2h40 | Star Alliance | AC, IB | |
| TSU TSU | 1 | AT76 | 1h34 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| N3 SalamAir | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WL World Atlantic Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from Miami
| Metric | MIA→SAL | FLL→SAL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 61 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 34m | 2h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · SAL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, 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.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–SAL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to SAL
Miami International Airport (MIA) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, avianca, Frontier, SalamAir, TSU and World Atlantic Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to SAL ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,026 miles (1,651 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL).