San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Los Angeles (SAL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAL–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, SalamAir and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,320 miles in approximately 5h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: AC, BR | 21 | 320 | 5h25-5h35 | – | Star Alliance | AC, BR |
| N3 SalamAir | 10 | 320 | 5h28 | – | – | – |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | B39M | 5h22 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
| Metric | SAL→LAX | GUA→LAX | SAP→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAL | – | 126 mi | 158 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 68 | 35 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 7m | 5h 6m | 5h 48m |
Travel Essentials
SAL: CST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
SAL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAL to LAX
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, avianca, Avianca Costa Rica, SalamAir and United Airlines. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAL to LAX ranges from 5 hours 7 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,320 miles (3,734 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ELP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).