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Flights from Mexico City to San Salvador

Nonstop flights from Mexico City (MEX) to San Salvador (SAL) take about 2h 4m (1,258 km). Volaris, Volaris El Salvador and avianca airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $154 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Mexico City to San Salvador

Carriers on MEX–SAL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Volaris✈ Volaris El Salvadornonstop fare seen✈ avianca airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ avianca airlines El Salvadornonstop fare seen

Mexico City to San Salvador fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $154 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$15428 Oct 2026 · Volaris El Salvador—
Nov 2026$24027 Nov 2026 · avianca airlines—
Dec 2026$23830 Dec 2026 · Volaris El Salvador$223 · 1 stop30 Dec 2026 · avianca airlines
Jan 2027$21122 Jan 2027 · avianca airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $154 in October 2026, against $211 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 1 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Mexico City to San Salvador, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Mexico City to San Salvador flights

How long is the flight from Mexico City to San Salvador?
A nonstop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to San Salvador (SAL) takes about 2h 4m, covering 1,258 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Mexico City from San Salvador by air?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is 1,258 km (782 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Mexico City to San Salvador?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MEX–SAL route include Volaris, Volaris El Salvador, avianca airlines and avianca airlines El Salvador. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Mexico City to San Salvador cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MEX–SAL was $154 USD with Volaris El Salvador (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to San Salvador?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $154 one-way, against $240 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Mexico to San Salvador?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Salvador visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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