⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Washington DC to San Salvador flights

Washington DC (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL): 1,899 miles (3,056 km) great-circle, about 4h 20m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $275 round-trip on United Airlines, with 1 stop, departing April 25, 2026.

UAUnited AirlinesUA2437
Depart
IAD
Washington DC, USA
22:11
2026-04-25
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Arrive
SAL
San Salvador, El Salvador
Returns 13:50
2026-05-11
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,899 mi
Est. nonstop time
4h 20m
Trip type
Round-trip
$275
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Washington DC to San Salvador fare fly?

$275 round-trip, United Airlines UA2437, departing 2026-04-25 at 22:11, returning 2026-05-11. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Monday 16 nights later; the fare was observed 0 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Washington DC from San Salvador?

  • Distance: 1,899 miles (3,056 km) great-circle, heading southwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 4h 20m.
  • Departure airport: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington DC, United States, UTC-4 on April 25, 2026.
  • Arrival: El Salvador International Airport (SAL), El Salvador, UTC-6 on April 25, 2026.
  • Time difference: San Salvador is 2 hours behind Washington DC on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to El Salvador.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 101 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: United Airlines UA2437, 1 stop, round-trip, 16 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Washington DC to San Salvador fare compare with other routes from IAD?

At $275, it ranked 10th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 14.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from IAD of similar length: Guatemala City (1,862 mi) at $629 and San Juan (1,574 mi) at $632.

United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 4 of 30 IAD routes. It is the 19th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to San Salvador?

Of 13 departure airports with a fare to San Salvador, Washington DC (IAD) ranked 4th at $275. Lowest: $241 from Los Angeles (LAX); highest: $603 from Atlanta (ATL); 4 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): United Airlines (7), Avianca (4), American Airlines (1) and Copa (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, America/El_Salvador; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Washington DC to San Salvador flight questions

How far is Washington DC from San Salvador by plane?

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Washington DC is about 1,899 miles (3,056 km) from San Salvador on a great-circle line from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), heading southwest. It is the 19th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Washington DC to San Salvador?

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About 4h 20m nonstop by our estimate for 1,899 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded United Airlines fare was with 1 stop. 13 airports in our feed had a fare to San Salvador; this one ranked 4th, and 4 of the 13 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and San Salvador?

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On April 25, 2026, Washington DC was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and San Salvador on UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador), so San Salvador was 2 hours behind Washington DC: noon in Washington DC was 10:00 in San Salvador. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is San Salvador 1 hour behind, in mid-July San Salvador 2 hours behind.

How much is a flight from Washington DC to San Salvador?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $275 per person round-trip on United Airlines flight UA2437, departing April 25, 2026, returning May 11, 2026, with 1 stop. At $275, it ranked 10th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 14.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to San Salvador?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into San Salvador, 4 of the 13 recorded fares were nonstop. From IAD, 7 of 30 were. Routes from IAD of similar length: Guatemala City (1,862 mi) at $629 and San Juan (1,574 mi) at $632.

Which airports serve flights from Washington DC to San Salvador?

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It departs Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington DC, United States, and arrives at El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in San Salvador, El Salvador. An international flight, United States to El Salvador. United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 4 of 30 IAD routes.

Where else near San Salvador can you fly from Washington DC?

Guatemala City (GUA) $629Miami (MIA) $211Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $186Orlando (ORL) $121Austin (AUS) $264Atlanta (ATL) $122All flights from Washington DC →

Other cities with flights to San Salvador

From Los Angeles (LAX) $241From Houston (IAH) $252From San José (SJO) $261From Miami (MIA) $329From New York (LGA) $340From Newark (EWR) $419

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