Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Detroit.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DTW to SAL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Salvador International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DTW and SAL:
Cancun International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
At the moment, 118 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 281 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DTW to SAL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Salvador International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DTW to SAL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Pick up an El Salvador International Airport rental car and discover San Salvador and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Fox - Rent A Car and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central San Salvador. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Salvador International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Salvador. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Salvador International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to SAL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador you should also see. Around 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a visit to Soyapango will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Santa Ana is another must-experience destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No journey is complete without visiting Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
