Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Salvador two hours behind Washington DC.
Each week, there are 170 Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 01:43 Vuela El Salvador flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:30 with AVIANCA.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAD to SAL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to San Salvador (and then other corners of El Salvador) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers IAD to SAL flights is AVIANCA. Its services arrive without delay 74.87% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IAD and SAL include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
La Aurora International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Right now, 89 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 223 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from IAD to SAL by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to SAL.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and explore beyond San Salvador's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from El Salvador International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport to the centre of San Salvador has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Salvador in February.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to SAL in January. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of El Salvador waiting to be explored. About 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a trip to Soyapango will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador, Santa Ana is another essential stop in El Salvador. Start your sightseeing at Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
