Travelling from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Tampa's main base, Tampa International Airport (TPA), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL).
El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind Tampa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Tampa to SAL.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
TPA is around 13 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Tampa International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
78.59% of flights leaving from Tampa International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can get to PIE from the centre of Tampa in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 29 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to SAL flight:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.01%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
PIE is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Have a late flight from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SAL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Travel at your own pace with an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and find adventure across San Salvador and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Tampa to El Salvador International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Right now, 93 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 213 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Tampa to SAL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Tampa to El Salvador International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). August is the most popular month to visit San Salvador. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
The warmest month in San Salvador is March, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Tampa to SAL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Salvador
Start your San Salvador trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Tampa to El Salvador International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Volcan San Salvador, Centro Histórico de San Salvador and Museo Nacional de Antropologia are essential stops on your San Salvador itinerary.
Explore more of El Salvador
You've visited San Salvador, now it's time to discover other parts of El Salvador. Travel about 129 kilometres east to La Union to tick off its leading attractions. From Parque Central to Familia Park and Monumento al Soldado, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
San Rafael Oriente is another well-known destination in El Salvador and is around 80 kilometres east of San Salvador. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza del Barrio la Merced, Municipal Park and Infantil De San José Park.
