How often are flights from San Francisco to San Salvador delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San Salvador flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San Salvador flights?

Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this San Francisco to San Salvador flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Departing from San Francisco to San Salvador will take you 11h 25m. The distance from San Francisco to San Salvador is about 2639 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Salvador ranges from 0.0 - 330.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San Salvador when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Salvador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Before booking your flight to San Salvador from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (90%), Avianca (90%), EVA Air( 89%).

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador (average of £357). Flying from San Francisco to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of £639). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SAL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to San Salvador as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to San Salvador flights typically cost between £508 and £657 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £582 on United Airlines (30 Dec–4 Feb).

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How popular is this San Francisco to San Salvador flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?
Departing from San Francisco to San Salvador will take you 11h 25m. The distance from San Francisco to San Salvador is about 2639 mi.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to San Salvador?
Before booking your flight to San Salvador from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (90%), Avianca (90%), EVA Air( 89%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San Salvador that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San Salvador flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San Salvador?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San Salvador.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San Salvador?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San Salvador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador (average of £357). Flying from San Francisco to San Salvador in December is currently the most expensive (average of £639). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SAL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to San Salvador as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to San Salvador?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to San Salvador flights typically cost between £508 and £657 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £582 on United Airlines (30 Dec–4 Feb).

How often are flights from San Francisco to San Salvador delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between San Francisco and San Salvador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to San Salvador flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to San Salvador flights?

Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to San Salvador flights typically cost between £508 and £657 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £582 on United Airlines (30 Dec–4 Feb).