San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to New York (SAL–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAL–JFK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,094 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: BR | 21 | 320, A20N | 4h31-4h45 | – | Star Alliance | BR |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 2 | 320 | 4h31 | – | – | – |
| B6 JetBlue | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| TA TACA | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
| Metric | SAL→JFK | GUA→JFK | SAP→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAL | – | 126 mi | 158 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 40m | 4h 31m |
Travel Essentials
SAL: CST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 8:00 PM in New York.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
SAL–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAL to JFK
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, avianca, JetBlue, Avianca Costa Rica and TACA. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAL to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAL to JFK ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,094 miles (3,369 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).