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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Quito to San Salvador:

• Earliest: departs at 4:05 am and lands at 6:55 am
• Latest: departs at 4:10 am and lands at 7:00 am.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

A direct flight from Quito to San Salvador takes 2h 50m, covering 3,079 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Quito to San Salvador range from C$ 518 to C$ 788, with an average of C$ 605 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 518 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the C$ 605 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 422 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to C$ 705 for direct.

Avianca is the only airline operating Quito to San Salvador flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Quito to San Salvador flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 839 to C$ 3,360. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Quito to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 957, which is 103% above the typical average for this route.

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Quito to San Salvador usually depart from Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Quito to San Salvador route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 32m.

One-stop flights from Quito to San Salvador most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Quito to San Salvador. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 547 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 729, a difference of C$ 182.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between Quito and San Salvador.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 37m, compared with 7h 04m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and 8h 40m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

San Salvador is 1 hour behind Quito (Central Time vs Ecuador Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Quito to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.