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

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 7:27 am
• Latest: departs at 7:03 pm and lands at 12:30 am.

The flight takes about 5h 27m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from San Salvador to Los Angeles takes 5h 27m, covering 6,005 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 San Salvador to Los Angeles range from C$ 476 to C$ 802, with an average of C$ 618 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 476 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 20% above the route average of C$ 618. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 508 round-trip via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA), compared to C$ 620 for direct.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Salvador to Los Angeles flights are:

• Avianca: 99% on time
• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Volaris: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 96% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 39–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Los Angeles flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Night flights for 20%, and Afternoon 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$ 700 to C$ 2,389. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 534, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 San Salvador to Los Angeles route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 44 minutes.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 13% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the San Salvador to Los Angeles route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 554 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 707, a difference of C$ 153. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between San Salvador and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Volaris El Salvador
• United Airlines

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 07m, compared with 10h 52m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 11h 29m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Salvador to Los Angeles flights:

• Volaris El Salvador: offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Volaris El Salvador: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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