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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $272. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

San Salvador.$272 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13, returning Tue, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departing from Cancun on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departing from San Salvador on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.

San Salvador.$278 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 23, returning Tue, Sep 29.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Cancun on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Salvador on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.

San Salvador.$296 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 29, returning Tue, Oct 13.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from San Salvador on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.

San Salvador.$307 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Wed, Nov 11.Round-trip flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from Cancun on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from San Salvador on Wed, Nov 11, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.

San Salvador.$307 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 31, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from Cancun on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from San Salvador on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $307, select.

San Salvador.$322 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 26, returning Tue, Sep 29.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departing from Cancun on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departing from San Salvador on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.

San Salvador.$322 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 24, returning Sat, Oct 17.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departing from Cancun on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departing from San Salvador on Sat, Oct 17, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.

San Salvador.$329 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Fri, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from Cancun on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from San Salvador on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $329, select.

San Salvador.$339 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 9, returning Mon, Dec 14.Round-trip flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from Cancun on Wed, Dec 9, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from San Salvador on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.

San Salvador.$345 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 27, returning Sat, Mar 6.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Sat, Feb 27, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from San Salvador on Sat, Mar 6, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.

San Salvador.$346 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 16, returning Wed, Jan 6.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Wed, Dec 16, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from San Salvador on Wed, Jan 6, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.

San Salvador.$354 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 12, returning Mon, Mar 15.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Fri, Mar 12, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from San Salvador on Mon, Mar 15, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $354, select.

San Salvador.$355 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 15, returning Mon, Feb 22.Round-trip flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from Cancun on Mon, Feb 15, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from San Salvador on Mon, Feb 22, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.

San Salvador.$356 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 31, returning Thu, Feb 4.Round-trip flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from Cancun on Sun, Jan 31, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from San Salvador on Thu, Feb 4, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.

San Salvador.$356 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 6, returning Fri, Jan 15.Round-trip flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from Cancun on Wed, Jan 6, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departing from San Salvador on Fri, Jan 15, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.

San Salvador.$357 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 3, returning Mon, May 10.Round-trip flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from Cancun on Mon, May 3, arriving in San Salvador.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departing from San Salvador on Mon, May 10, arriving in Cancun.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.

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Cancun to San Salvador: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$272
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airline	Avianca El Salvador
Average flights per week	7

Finding cheap flights from Cancun to San Salvador: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Cancun to San Salvador?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Cancun to San Salvador is $272. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Cancun to San Salvador?

1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Cancun to San Salvador.

Which airlines fly direct from Cancun to San Salvador?

Avianca El Salvador and Avianca fly direct from Cancun to San Salvador.

How many flights are there a week from Cancun to San Salvador?

There are 7 flights per week flying from Cancun to San Salvador, as of September 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cancun to San Salvador?

The cheapest month to fly from Cancun to San Salvador is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Salvador?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to San Salvador?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Cancun Airport to San Salvador?

Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Salvador.

Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to San Salvador Airport (SAL): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, making San Salvador one hour behind Cancun.
Choose from three weekly Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport flights. The 14:10 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 14:15.
To ensure you catch your CUN to SAL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Avianca is your gateway to discovering San Salvador (and perhaps some other exciting corners of El Salvador!). Browse the direct flights from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Avianca on this route.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering CUN to SAL flights. An exceptional 96.15% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CUN and SAL:
- Mexico City Juarez International Airport
- Panama City Tocumen International Airport
- Guatemala City Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to San Salvador Airport (SAL)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport flight is $147. A return plane ticket is currently $272. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from CUN to SAL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CUN to SAL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport.

Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)

Cancun Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CUN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Cancun Airport is about 16 kilometers from central Cancun. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CUN? If you've booked an early flight from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at San Salvador Airport (SAL)

If you're getting in on a late Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SAL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Salvador Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and find adventure across San Salvador and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from San Salvador Airport about two weeks ahead.

When to fly to San Salvador Airport (SAL)

July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to San Salvador in March.
When booking your flight from Cancun Airport to San Salvador Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CUN to SAL in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

Explore more of El Salvador

You've done San Salvador, now it's time to explore other parts of El Salvador. Travel around 8 kilometers north-east to Soyapango to check off its top attractions. From Teleferico San Jacinto to Chantecuán Ecological Park and Aviation Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 48 kilometers north-west of San Salvador, Santa Ana is another favorite stop in El Salvador. No visit is complete without checking out Parque Nacional El Imposible, Santa Ana Cathedral and San Jorge Ecological Park.