Travelling from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) leaving from here.
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne. El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to SAL.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Melbourne to SAL with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and SAL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to SAL flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SAL:
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 leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport is 832 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.774 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to SAL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to San Salvador. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Melbourne to SAL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Salvador
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in San Salvador right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to El Salvador International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Volcan San Salvador, Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia are highlights which should be on any good San Salvador itinerary.
Explore more of El Salvador
You've visited San Salvador, now it's time to discover other parts of El Salvador. Journey about 129 kilometres east to La Union to check off its popular sights. From Parque Central to Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in El Salvador, head for San Rafael Oriente, roughly 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park are key highlights.
