San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to New Orleans (SAL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to New Orleans
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,146 mi 2h 32m nonstop +2h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

SAL–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,146 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAL–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
775
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 → MSY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → SAL
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SAL→MSY GUA→MSY SAP→MSY
Distance from SAL 126 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 4
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 27m 2h 31m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,146 mi / 1,844 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m.

SAL–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,146 mi / 1,844 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAL to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 32m. The route covers 1,146 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAL to MSY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GUA, HOU, SJO, CLT, MCI, YUL, OAK, LAS, YYZ, SAP, EWR, IAH, MIA, BOS, ATL, DFW, JFK, LAX, IAD, FLL, MCO, CUN and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Nearby alternatives include GUA and SAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MSY

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAL to MSY ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,844 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).