San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Dulles (SAL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,899 mi airlines 45/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
N34326
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
A20N
7:00 AM
CST
12:53 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV582
AV avianca
320
9:35 AM
CST
3:55 PM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV584
AV avianca
A20N
11:50 AM
CST
5:55 PM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34312
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
A20N
6:55 PM
CST
12:36 AM+1
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV590
AV avianca
320
8:25 PM
CST
2:40 AM+1
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV600
AV avianca
32N
8:25 PM
CST
2:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV580
AV avianca
A20N
10:05 PM
CST
4:10 AM+1
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV591
AV avianca
32N
4:00 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
CST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV601
AV avianca
32N
4:10 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34313
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
5:24 AM
EDT
5:12 AM
CST
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV581
AV avianca
320
5:30 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
CST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34327
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
A20N
2:07 PM
EDT
4:44 PM
CST
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV583
AV avianca
320
5:15 PM
EDT
7:55 PM
CST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV585
AV avianca
32N
7:00 PM
EDT
9:48 PM
CST
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Dulles
3 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 1,899 mi 3h 41m nonstop +2h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

SAL–IAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. and Avianca Costa Rica lead the route. The flight covers 1,899 miles in approximately 3h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 31 320, 32N, A20N 4h05-4h20 Star Alliance
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. 14 A20N 3h41-3h53
LR Avianca Costa Rica 1
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
A20NAV, N3
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (31 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: LR + N3 (15 flights/wk, 33%)
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 IAD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,445
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 → IAD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
IAD → SAL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

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

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric SAL→IAD GUA→IAD
Distance from SAL 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 45 12
Flight time 3h 41m 3h 51m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,899 mi / 3,056 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m to 4h 20m.
Getting from IAD

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.

Dulles Climate

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

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,899 mi / 3,056 km
Flight time3h 41m to 4h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights45 out / 45 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 3h 41m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,899 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V..
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from SAL to IAD. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, HOU, BHM, CLT, MCI, LAS, OAK, EWR, IAH, CUN, PTY, GUA, JFK, SJO, MCO, MIA, MEX, LAX, BOG, BOS, FLL, ATL, YUL, SFO, DFW, YYZ and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Yes, return flights from IAD to SAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUA. 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 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, Avianca Costa Rica and Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to IAD ranges from 3 hours 41 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,056 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).