San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Atlanta (SAL–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL9936
DL Delta
320
11:00 AM
CST
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F9218
F9 Frontier
32N
1:54 PM
CST
7:45 PM
EDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1978
DL Delta
752
2:13 PM
CST TM
7:50 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F9219
F9 Frontier
A20N
10:47 AM
EDT TN
12:38 PM
CST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1910
DL Delta
752
3:54 PM
EDT TI
6:27 PM
CST
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Atlanta
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,425 mi 2h 55m nonstop +2h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

SAL–ATL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,425 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 9 320, 752 2h55-3h37 SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 6 32N 3h51
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
752 Boeing 757-200 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (9 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (6 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAL to ATL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,807
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAL → ATL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
ATL → SAL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric SAL→ATL GUA→ATL SAP→ATL
Distance from SAL 126 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 15 16 7
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 20m 3h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
SAL: CST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 8:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,425 mi / 2,294 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 51m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

SAL–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance1,425 mi / 2,294 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h 51m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 13 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h 51m. The route covers 1,425 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Frontier.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SAL to ATL. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, BHM, AEX, HOU, CLT, MCI, LAS, OAK, IAH, GUA, EWR, MIA, SAP, IAD, SJO, MEX, BOG, JFK, EZE, MCO, SFO, FLL, DFW, CUN, LAX, YYZ, PTY, BOS, LIM, YUL, UIO and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Yes, return flights from ATL to SAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUA and SAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAL to ATL

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAL to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to ATL ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,425 miles (2,294 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).