The cheapest times to fly from JFK to SAL are
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to November 18th
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from JFK to SAL is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $1020 for Saturday flights during mid December, or as low as $434 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.
When to Fly to San Salvador
Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to San Salvador (SAL) will usually cost between $470 to $698 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $478. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $832. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $354 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $557 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to SAL flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the JFK to SAL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the JFK to SAL flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.17, which is below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to San Salvador, and Thursdays are the most expensive days to return to New York. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $41 (6%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $534. Return trip prices are from the SAL to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from JFK to SAL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 45 minutes may be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from JFK to SAL while comparing.
- 126 miles (203 km) away from SAL
- Usually 22.01% less expensive than SAL
- 1-layover flights available
- 131 miles (211 km) away from SAL
- Usually 9.07% less expensive than SAL
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking JFK to SAL
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from JFK to SAL — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $473
- Average savings: $84 (15%)
- Price for both tickets: $551
- Average savings: $6 (0.99%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from JFK to SAL? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 15 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, Alaska, American, Avianca, British Airways, COPA, Delta, EVA Air, InterJet, JetBlue, TAG, United, VivaAerobus, Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Msgr Oscar A Romero and Galdamez International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 2094 miles or 3370 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from JFK to SAL?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to SAL flight is about 4 hour 45 minutes.
How many flights go between New York, NY and San Salvador?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 57 available flights from JFK to SAL.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | JFK |
Origination airport name | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
City | New York, NY |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 40.6 |
Longitude | -73.8 |
Return Airport
Destination code | SAL |
Destination airport name | Msgr Oscar A Romero and Galdamez International Airport |
City | San Salvador |
Country | El Salvador |
Latitude | 13.4 |
Longitude | -89.1 |
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