Cheap Flights to San Salvador from CA $144

Organize a flight to San Salvador with Expedia and you'll be arriving at Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU).

The journey from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. Airport (SJU) to downtown San Salvador is fairly long. You'll need to travel 32 kilometres before you can drop your bags at your city hotel.

Isla Verde Intl. Airport is the main airport in San Salvador. Before you head there, it's a smart idea to know a thing or two about it. It sits 32 kilometres from the centre of town.

There are 22 air carriers that fly to San Salvador from 53 airports across the globe.

Tradewind Aviation operates most of the flights to San Salvador. Grabbing a Tradewind Aviation flight from St. Barthelemy is the preferred way of getting there.

With 1,279 direct flights every week, you'll be landing in San Salvador before you have time to say, "Are we there yet?"

The most popular flights to San Salvador depart from Orlando, New York and Miami airports.

Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to see. From Orlando to San Salvador, the average flight time is 2 hours and 50 minutes. From New York it's typically 3 hours and 53 minutes, and from Miami it's 2 hours and 41 minutes.

If you want to save some cash on your San Salvador vacation, listen up! As any seasoned jet-setter will tell you, avoid booking at the last minute. Airfares are often highest close to the departure date. Also, do some online research and compare your options. If your destination has more than one airport, you may be able to nab a great deal by flying into a less busy terminal. Last but not least, be prepared to lock in your seat quickly if you stumble on a real bargain. It might not be available for too long. With a bit of know-how and some good fortune, the ideal airfare will be yours.

If you're poorly prepared, air travel can be a real challenge. But there's no need to panic. Follow these useful tips and enjoy a pleasant start to your vacation in San Salvador. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• It's simple — first, put in your passport, travel documents, bank cards and daily medications. Next, you'll need some in-flight entertainment to help pass the time. A thrilling novel and a tablet filled with your favourite shows are some wonderful options. If you intend to catch forty winks, a neck pillow and some noise-cancelling headphones will also be useful. Finally, leave space for a few toiletry items to ensure you step off the plane looking and feeling fresh.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of restricted items can differ between airlines, the general rule of thumb is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes things like box cutters, razor blades, fuel and fireworks. Sports equipment like baseball bats, and items that could harm passengers, such as pepper spray and guns, aren't allowed in the cabin either.

What to wear on a flight:

• The aisles of a plane are no place for a fashion parade. Wear layers and opt for shoes that are flat, enclosed and easy to take on and off.
• You've probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged periods of sitting. To lessen your risk on board, drink lots of water, consider wearing compression socks or tights and move your lower limbs often.

A little pre-planning before you arrive at the airport will help make your trip to San Salvador easy and painless. Read through our top tips for a stress-free journey past security:

• First things first. Your boarding pass and travel ID will need to be inspected by security personnel. Keep them at hand so you don't have to dig around for them.
• After that, both you and your carry-on bag must be X-rayed. To speed things up, remove anything that might set the alarms off. Personal belongings such as your coat, belt and earphones need to go through the machine.
• Electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go on a tray to be scanned. No need to worry though, you'll be back online before you know it.
• Travelling with a new cologne? As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and it's stored in a zip-close bag, it's OK to bring with you in your carry-on baggage.
• It's also likely that you'll be required to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a wise idea.
• Airlines will not allow any sharp objects in your carry-on baggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, pack them in your checked luggage.