San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Los Angeles (SAL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1670
UA United
B39M
2:02 AM
CST
6:18 AM
PDT
5h 16m
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Prices
N34330
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
A20N
7:32 AM
CST
11:32 AM
PDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2921
AC Air Canada
A20N
8:00 AM
CST
11:35 AM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3102
BR EVA
320
8:00 AM
CST
12:35 PM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV522
AV avianca
A20N
8:00 AM
CST
12:35 PM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV520
AV avianca
A20N
5:35 PM
CST
10:15 PM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3106
BR EVA
32N
5:35 PM
CST
10:15 PM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34308
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
5:54 PM
CST
10:20 PM
PDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV528
AV avianca
A20N
6:15 PM
CST
10:00 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2923
AC Air Canada
A20N
6:15 PM
CST
10:00 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV529
AV avianca
32N
12:20 AM
PDT TB
6:15 AM
CST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34309
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
12:43 AM
PDT
5:39 AM
CST
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV521
AV avianca
32N
12:55 AM
PDT TB
7:00 AM
CST
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2922
AC Air Canada
A20N
1:00 PM
PDT TB
7:50 PM
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
N34331
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
1:37 PM
PDT
6:58 PM
CST
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV523
AV avianca
320
2:00 PM
PDT TB
7:50 PM
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3101
BR EVA
32N
2:00 PM
PDT TB
7:50 PM
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1266
UA United
7M9
11:11 PM
PDT T7
5:10 AM+1
CST
4h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Los Angeles
7 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 2,320 mi 4h 45m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

SAL–LAX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Air Canada and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,320 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 21 A20N 5h35-5h45 Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 A20N 5h35-5h45 Star Alliance
BR EVA Air 14 320, 32N 5h35-5h40 Star Alliance
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. 13 320, A20N 5h-5h26
UA United Airlines 7 B39M 5h16 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 1 Oneworld
LR Avianca Costa Rica 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – BR, N3
32N Airbus A320neo – BR
A20NAC, AV, N3
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + BR + UA (56 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: LR + N3 (13 flights/wk, 19%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 1%)
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 LAX direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,412
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 → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
LAX → SAL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric SAL→LAX GUA→LAX SAP→LAX
Distance from SAL 126 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 7 1
Weekly flights 70 40
Flight time 4h 45m 4h 29m 5h 48m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
SAL: CST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,320 mi / 3,734 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m to 5h 45m.
Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,320 mi / 3,734 km
Flight time4h 45m to 5h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights70 out / 56 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 4h 45m to 5h 45m. The route covers 2,320 miles.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from SAL to LAX. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, SAP, LAS, MSY, MCI, CUN, CLT, GUA, SJO, MDE, MEX, IAH, MIA, EWR, DFW, LIM, SFO, MCO, IAD, BOG, JFK, PTY, FLL, OAK, ATL, BOS, YYZ, UIO, YUL and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Yes, return flights from LAX to SAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GUA and SAP. 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 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, Air Canada, avianca, EVA Air, Avianca Costa Rica, Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. and United Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to LAX ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,320 miles (3,734 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).