Flying from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Havana Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Havana's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Havana one hour ahead of San Salvador.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAL to HAV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Salvador Airport to Havana Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAL and HAV:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Havana Airport (HAV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Salvador Airport to Havana Airport flight is 543 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 504 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAL to HAV if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from San Salvador Airport to Havana Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Salvador Airport to Havana Airport.
Handy information about San Salvador Airport (SAL)
88% of flights leaving San Salvador Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SAL.
San Salvador Airport is around 48 kilometres from central San Salvador. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Salvador Airport to Havana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SAL:
Arriving at Havana Airport (HAV)
Stay moments from your arrivals gate if you're landing on a late San Salvador Airport to Havana Airport flight. Migaby House is a comfortable option near HAV. Or check in and relax at Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba before heading to your final destination.
Getting from Havana Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Havana Airport to central Havana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Havana Airport (HAV)
October is the most popular month for flights from San Salvador Airport to Havana Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Havana in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Salvador Airport to Havana Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Havana, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAL to HAV around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Cuba you should also see. Around 499 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Camaguey will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Iglesia de Santa Ana.
Around 257 kilometres east of Havana, Santa Clara is another favourite stop in Cuba. Experience major highlights starting with Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).