International route
Cheap flights from Houston to San Salvador
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). 1,212 miles, 2h 50m nonstop.
IAH to SAL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,212 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AV1 airlineAvianca
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h behindSan Salvador vs Houston
Houston to San Salvador
Round trips from $131
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Houston to San Salvador
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 5 more with one stop.
- AVAviancaStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DFW · first checked bag from $55
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMY42 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)VBY42 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- Dallas (DAL)WN1 airline
- Dallas (DFW)NK1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- Only Avianca flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through GDL or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $131; September 2026 is the most expensive at $167 and up, a difference of $36 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Houston to San SalvadorHouston to San Salvador: common questions
How long is the flight from Houston to San Salvador?
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to San Salvador (SAL) takes about 2h 50m gate to gate, covering 1,212 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to SAL?
Avianca operates nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to San Salvador (SAL), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through GDL, MEX and CUN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to San Salvador?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to San Salvador (SAL), starting at $131 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Houston to San Salvador flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Houston and San Salvador?
San Salvador is 1 hour behind Houston. IAH is on America/Chicago time and SAL on America/El Salvador time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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