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

• Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:04 am
• Latest: departs at 7:47 pm and lands at 10:06 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Salvador to Mexico City.

A direct flight from San Salvador to Mexico City takes 2h 19m, covering 2,024 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 Mexico City range from C$ 396 to C$ 544, with an average of C$ 468 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 396 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 15% above the route average of C$ 468. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 446 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to C$ 468 for direct.

AeroMexico Connect is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Avianca has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Salvador to Mexico City flights are:

• AeroMexico Connect: 99% on time
• Avianca: 98% on time
• Aeromexico: 97% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 97% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 35–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and AeroMexico Connect. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Mexico City flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night 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$ 447 to C$ 2,764. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Mexico City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 295, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Infinity Car Rental
• Europcar
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental

Flights from San Salvador to Mexico City usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Morning 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 Mexico City route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 45% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 1% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) 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 Mexico City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 393 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 501, a difference of C$ 108. 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 Mexico City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Aeromexico
• Volaris El Salvador

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 21m, compared with 11h 44m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 13h 39m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Parque España, Palacio de los Deportes, and El Ángel de la Independencia. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Salvador to Mexico City flights:

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

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