Travelling from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
San Salvador's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Guatemala City.
Every week, there are 120 La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights. To take off early, select the 05:25 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:15 with AVIANCA.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your GUA to SAL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to San Salvador (and then other parts of El Salvador) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is TAG.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating GUA to SAL flights. A reliable 81.31% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GUA and SAL:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight is Rs28,485. A return plane ticket right now is Rs50,942. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GUA to SAL.
The cheapest month for flights from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
84.05% of flights departing from La Aurora International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of GUA.
La Aurora International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to GUA:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Consider booking a hotel close to SAL if you're catching a late La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and explore beyond San Salvador's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from El Salvador International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
El Salvador International Airport to central San Salvador has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The quietest month for a flight from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit San Salvador based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from La Aurora International Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you want to explore San Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GUA to SAL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of El Salvador just waiting to be discovered. About 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a visit to Soyapango will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
If you're ready to explore another major stop in El Salvador, consider Santa Ana, about 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park are key highlights.
