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Connecting route · El Salvador → United States

Flights from San Salvador to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from San Salvador to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Mexico City, about 7h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 51m
SALSFOLAX

San Salvador to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey7h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Mexico City

Best ways to fly from San Salvador to San Francisco

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

1
SAL Los Angeles (LAX) SFO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 51m
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SAL Mexico City (MEX) SFO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 51m
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3
SAL Dallas (DFW) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 19m
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4
SAL Houston (IAH) SFO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 13m
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SAL Atlanta (ATL) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 40m
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SAL Miami (MIA) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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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
4,230 km2,627 miles
Journey time
7h 51mestimate
Time difference
-2hSan Francisco vs San Salvador
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
SAL → SFO

Flights from San Salvador to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Salvador to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Mexico City and Dallas. 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 San Salvador to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,230 km.
Where do you change planes between San Salvador and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Mexico City (MEX), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). United Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Salvador and San Francisco?
San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between San Salvador and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind San Salvador.

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