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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador

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San Salvador.P12,124 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Mon, 27 Oct.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,124, select.
San Salvador.P12,178 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,178, select.
San Salvador.P12,192 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,192, select.
San Salvador.P12,204 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Feb.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,204, select.
San Salvador.P12,234 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Tue, 20 Jan.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,234, select.
San Salvador.P12,984 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Wed, 28 Jan.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,984, select.
San Salvador.P13,037 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,037, select.
San Salvador.P13,037 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,037, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador flights are currently cheapest in October.
Sep
from P12,178
Oct
from P12,124
Nov
from P12,192
Dec
from P13,037
Jan
from P12,234
Feb
from P12,204
Mar
from P13,068
Apr
from P17,749
May
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Jun
from P33,142
Jul
from P54,042
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Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador

New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Salvador.

New York to San Salvador: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP12,124
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week55

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador is P12,124. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador.
Avianca, Avianca El Salvador and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador.
As of September 2025, there are 94 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to San Salvador is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to San Salvador Airport on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Salvador but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Salvador is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Salvador.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.

  • The timezone in San Salvador is UTC-6, which is two hours behind New York.

  • Choose from 33 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights. The 01:19 departure with Vuela El Salvador is the earliest flight available. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 06:55.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your JFK to SAL flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Getting to San Salvador (and then discovering more of El Salvador!) is a snap with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.

  • AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to SAL flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between JFK and SAL:

    • Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport

    • Cancun International Airport

    • Miami International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight is P4,583. A return ticket is currently P12,124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to SAL, book your journey two months ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to SAL.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

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 reach the centre driving.

When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit San Salvador based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When reserving your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to SAL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.

Explore more of El Salvador

  • San Salvador has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador you'll want to see. About 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a trip to Soyapango will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like 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 the best of this destination with a visit to Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.

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