San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Dulles (SAL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SAL–IAD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, SalamAir and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,899 miles in approximately 4h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 28 | 320, A20N | 4h15-4h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| N3 SalamAir | 13 | 320 | 4h12-4h17 | – | – | – |
| UA United Airlines | 6 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| WL World Atlantic Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
| Metric | SAL→IAD | GUA→IAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAL | – | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 4 |
| Flight time | 4h 19m | 4h 15m |
Travel Essentials
SAL: CST · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
SAL–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAL to IAD
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, SalamAir, United Airlines, Frontier, Avianca Costa Rica and World Atlantic Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAL to IAD is about 4 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,056 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, La Aurora and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).