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Flights from Tocumen to San Salvador

Nonstop flights from Tocumen (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL) take about 1h 57m (1,161 km). avianca airlines and avianca airlines El Salvador fly it. Lowest fare seen: $276 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Tocumen to San Salvador

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

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

Tocumen to San Salvador fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $276 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Dec 2026$2767 Dec 2026 · avianca airlines—
Jan 2027$30923 Jan 2027 · avianca airlines—
Feb 2027$30328 Feb 2027 · avianca airlines El Salvador$298 · 1 stop28 Feb 2027 · avianca airlines

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $276 for December 2026, $298 at best after that.

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 (Tocumen 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 — Tocumen to San Salvador flights

How long is the flight from Tocumen to San Salvador?
A nonstop flight from Tocumen (PTY) to San Salvador (SAL) takes about 1h 57m, covering 1,161 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 Tocumen from San Salvador by air?
The great-circle distance between Tocumen International Airport and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez is 1,161 km (721 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Tocumen to San Salvador?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PTY–SAL route include 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 Tocumen to San Salvador cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PTY–SAL was $276 USD with avianca airlines (nonstop), departing 7 Dec 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 Tocumen to San Salvador?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $276 one-way, against $309 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Tocumen to San Salvador?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), nonstop was the cheaper option: from $276, against $276 with one stop.
Do I need a visa to travel from Tocumen 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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