San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Cancún (SAL–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAL–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and Avianca Costa Rica lead the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 3 | 32N | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 1 | 32N | 1h23 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cancún from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
| Metric | SAL→CUN | GUA→CUN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAL | – | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 11 |
| Flight time | 1h 23m | 1h 49m |
Travel Essentials
SAL: CST · CUN: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 7:00 PM in Cancún.
Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.
Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.
Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.
SAL–CUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAL to CUN
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Avianca Costa Rica. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAL to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAL to CUN ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 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).