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Connecting route · Peru → El Salvador

Flights from Lima to San Salvador

There are no direct flights from Lima to San Salvador. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 7h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 54m
LIMSALBOG

Lima to San Salvador at a glance

Fastest journey6h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Lima to San Salvador

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LIM Bogota (BOG) SAL
Leg 1: Avianca, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~7h 15m
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LIM Panama City (PTY) SAL
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 54m
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LIM San Jose (SJO) SAL
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Self-transfer likely ~7h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,161 km1,963 miles
Journey time
6h 54mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Salvador vs Lima
Currency in San Salvador
USD
Airports
LIM → SAL

Flights from Lima to San Salvador: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lima to San Salvador?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and San Jose. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lima to San Salvador?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,161 km.
Where do you change planes between Lima and San Salvador?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and San Jose (SJO). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lima and San Salvador?
Lima: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL).
What is the time difference between Lima and San Salvador?
San Salvador is 1 hour behind Lima.

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