Flying from Santa Elena Airport (FRS) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Flores.
Leave enough time to make your FRS to SAL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Santa Elena Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Many passengers pass through La Aurora International Airport when flying between FRS and SAL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Elena Airport (FRS) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
At the moment, P8,130 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Elena Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P16,813. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from FRS to SAL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Santa Elena Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FRS to SAL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Santa Elena Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
Santa Elena Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 90.0% of flights that depart FRS land on time.
Central Flores to Santa Elena Airport is around 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a handy hotel close to FRS? If you're catching an early flight from Santa Elena Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
If you're getting in on a late Santa Elena Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near SAL:
Travel at your own pace with an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and experience more of San Salvador and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santa Elena Airport to El Salvador International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to San Salvador in February.
When booking your flight from Santa Elena Airport to El Salvador International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRS to SAL in January. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of El Salvador
Soyapango is just one of the many places in El Salvador waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Salvador. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
Around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador, Santa Ana is another essential stop in El Salvador. Experience major highlights starting with Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
