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

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DL1978
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DL Delta
739 Seat map
1:57 PM
CST TM
7:35 PM
EDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1910
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DL Delta
739 Seat map
10:59 AM
EDT TI
12:31 PM
CST
3h 32m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9951
DL Delta
6:24 PM
EDT
4:47 PM
CST
0h 23m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MIA Miami 5h 32m AAACAV AAAFAM Miami (MIA) to Atlanta flights
MCO Orlando 5h 35m AV AFAMDL Orlando (MCO) to Atlanta flights
IAH Houston 6h 4m ACAVN3 AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Atlanta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 48m AAAVQR AAACAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta flights
IAD Dulles 7h 4m AVN3 AFAMCM Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 7h 7m ACAV AFDL San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Atlanta flights
EWR Newark 7h 40m N3UA ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Atlanta flights
SAP San Pedro Sula 8h 6m AV DL San Pedro Sula (SAP) to Atlanta flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 9m ACAMAV AFAMDL Mexico City (MEX) to Atlanta flights
GUA Guatemala City 8h 21m AV AFDL Guatemala City (GUA) to Atlanta flights
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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Atlanta
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,425 mi 3h 38m nonstop +2h ahead

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 3h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 739 3h38 SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 0
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,000
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
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
ATL → SAL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
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 4 2
Weekly flights 7 16 7
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 28m 3h 2m
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 3h 38m gate to gate.
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 time3h 38m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,425 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAL to ATL: Delta Air Lines and Frontier.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Orlando and George Bush Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ATL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAL to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to ATL is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,425 miles (2,294 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Orlando and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).