Flying from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): What you need to know
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) leaving from here.
5 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Montreal to El Salvador International Airport flight.
The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Montreal. El Salvador International Airport is located in San Salvador.
Choose from 2 direct services each week between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL). This is the busiest route, with Air Transat offering a 8:30am departure from YUL to SAL.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to SAL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Take the express route from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) operate from here.
AVIANCA is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport departing from YUL.
Avianca is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from YUL to SAL.
Among carriers on this route, Air Transat has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 67% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to SAL flight:
About El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SAL instead:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Montreal to El Salvador International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central San Salvador. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport is 192 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 369 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Montreal to SAL.
November is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Montreal to El Salvador International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). January is the busiest month to visit San Salvador. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in September.
Before locking in your Montreal to SAL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about San Salvador
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to El Salvador International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Salvador:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Volcan San Salvador, Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park are must-visits when exploring San Salvador.
Explore more of El Salvador
While San Salvador will give you a great introduction to El Salvador, there's a whole lot more to uncover in La Union. Located about 129 kilometres to the east, this fascinating place has plenty to keep you busy, like Mirador Espiritu de la Montana and faro de la union.