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San Francisco (SFO) to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) flights

Nonstop from San Francisco International to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

4,250km

2,641 mi, great circle

Flying time

5h 44m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

2.6

average, November 2026

Airlines

2

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SFO to SAL

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): TACA.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)?

About 5h 44m gate to gate for the 4,250 km (2,641 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to SAL?

Avianca and United Airlines, with about 2.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).